The relationship between perceived social support and fear of childbirth in pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Despite being a natural process, childbirth often evokes fear due to its unpredictable nature. This fear can lead to significant emotional distress and various physical and mental health complications. While social support from family, friends, and partners is thought to reduce f...

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Main Authors: Zohreh Alizadeh-Dibazari, Mahsa Maghalian, Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03047-7
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