An interventional study of Mandala Coloring and Music Listening in Fear of Childbirth, sponsored by Osmaniye Korkut Ata University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 35 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-20.
Sponsored by Osmaniye Korkut Ata University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects of mandala coloring and music listening on fear of childbirth among pregnant women. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: a mandala coloring group, a music listening group, or a control group. The interventions are non-pharmacological, art-based approaches intended to support relaxation and reduce fear related to childbirth. Fear of childbirth is assessed before and after the interventions using validated measurement tools. The study aims to determine whether mandala coloring and music listening are effective in reducing fear of childbirth and to compare the effectiveness of these two approaches with routine care.
Fear of childbirth is a common concern during pregnancy and may negatively affect women's psychological well-being and childbirth experiences. Non-pharmacological approaches that are simple, accessible, and easy to implement may help pregnant women cope with childbirth-related fear.
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two art-based interventions, mandala coloring and music listening, in reducing fear of childbirth among pregnant women. Eligible participants are randomly assigned to three groups: the mandala coloring group, the music listening group, and the control group.
Participants assigned to the mandala coloring group complete a structured mandala coloring intervention. Participants assigned to the music listening group receive a structured music listening intervention. Participants in the control group receive routine care without either of these additional interventions.
Fear of childbirth is assessed using validated measurement instruments before and after the intervention period. Changes in outcome measures are compared within and between the study groups to determine the effects of the interventions. The study also compares mandala coloring and music listening to determine whether one approach is more effective in reducing fear of childbirth.
The findings are expected to provide evidence regarding the use of simple, non-pharmacological, art-based approaches for managing fear of childbirth during pregnancy.
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants assigned to this group received the mandala coloring intervention in addition to routine care. The intervention was designed to reduce fear of childbirth through a structured art-based activity.
Behavioral: Mandala Coloring
Participants assigned to this group received the music listening intervention in addition to routine care. The intervention was designed to promote relaxation and reduce fear of childbirth.
Behavioral: Music Listening
Participants assigned to the control group received routine care and did not receive the mandala coloring or music listening intervention.
Participants in the mandala coloring group received a structured mandala coloring intervention in addition to routine care. The intervention involved coloring predetermined mandala patterns and was implemented as a non-pharmacological, art-based approach to reduce fear of childbirth.
Also known as: Mandala Art Intervention
Participants in the music listening group received a structured music listening intervention in addition to routine care. The intervention involved listening to music and was implemented as a non-pharmacological approach to promote relaxation and reduce fear of childbirth.
Also known as: Music Intervention
Fear of Childbirth Assessed Using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A
Fear of childbirth was assessed using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A. The questionnaire consists of 33 items and provides a total score ranging from 0 to 165. Higher scores indicate a higher level of fear of childbirth. The questionnaire was administered before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in fear of childbirth among the mandala coloring, music listening, and control groups.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the intervention
Pain Level Assessed Using the Visual Analog Scale
Pain level was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale. Participants rated their perceived pain on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst possible pain. The scale was administered before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in pain levels among the mandala coloring, music listening, and control groups.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the intervention
Plan to share: No
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