Development of Preparation Program toward Childbirth and Childcare for Primiparas Over 35 Years Old

UMIN ID: UMIN000045482

Registered date:14/09/2021

Basic Information

• Recruitment status: Complete: follow-up complete
• Health condition(s) or Problem(s) studied: Primiparas Over 35 Years Old
• Date of first enrollment: 2021/09/01
• Target sample size: 10
• Countries of recruitment: Japan
• Study type: Interventional
• Intervention(s): The research participants will receive a total of three sessions to be conducted with the researcher. Each session will focus on one of the following three items: "move your body," "get good rest," and "keep your body warm." The effectiveness of each item will be demonstrated, and the research participants will be encouraged to make a plan to "practice" it at home and carry it out.

Outcome(s)

• Primary Outcome: The primary outcome is the implementation outcome. We will evaluate the program's (1) acceptability, (2) appropriateness, (3) feasibility, (4) fidelity, and (5) sustainability among the study participants. The evaluation will be conducted during the program participation and at two weeks after the end of the program.

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

• Age minimum: 35years-old
• Age maximum: Not applicable
• Gender: Female
• Exclude criteria: (1) pregnancy complication or accidental complication requiring hospitalization (hospitalization is considered), (2) cervical canal length less than 30 mm or after cervical suture, (3) estimated fetal weight less than -1.5 SD, (4) mental illness and under treatment, (5) unable to speak, read and write in Japanese

Related Information

• Primary Sponsor: St. Luke's International University, Graduate School of Nursing
• Source(s) of Monetary Support: private expense