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. 2017 Apr 25;9(4):4215-4224.
doi: 10.19082/4215. eCollection 2017 Apr.

Exploring perceptions of instructors about childbirth preparation training courses: A qualitative study

Marzieh Otogara  1 , Akram Karimi-Shahanjarini  2 , Seyed Mohammad Mehdi Hazavehei  3 , Jalal Poorolajal  4 , Nahid Radnia  5 , Forouzan Akrami  6 , Fahimeh Bagheri  1
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Exploring perceptions of instructors about childbirth preparation training courses: A qualitative study

Marzieh Otogara et al. Electron Physician. .

Abstract

Background: Childbirth preparation training courses on maternal and neonatal health increase awareness, and capability of pregnant women in overcoming fear and anxiety and managing labor pains.

Objective: To identify the affecting factors and barriers of these courses from the perspective of their instructors.

Methods: This qualitative study of the content analysis type, has been conducted on 16 certified teachers of the training courses of the Hamadan city in 2015. Data were collected by semi-structured in-depth interviews and were then analyzed by using MAXQDA10 application.

Results: Participants' experiences are indicated on three main themes including the objectives of the course, facilitators and barriers. The main objectives of the course were reported as to improve maternal and newborn health, promote natural childbirth and preparedness for parenting and breastfeeding. The main facilitators of the successful implementation include observing educational standards, strengthening the communication and relationship between mothers and staff, mobilization, and the role of instructor. The major barriers are reported as inadequate support from management system, insufficient intra-sector collaboration, poor attitude of obstetricians and physicians, inadequate access, theory-practice gap and not intended to labor naturally.

Conclusion: The results of our study show that multiple factors are involved in the participation of pregnant women in antenatal classes. Promoting natural childbirth requires intra-sector and inter-sectoral collaboration, as well as the community participation.

Keywords: Childbirth; Education; Pregnancy; Qualitative study.

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Conflict of Interest: There is no conflict of interest to be declared.

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