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Researchers are conducting a randomized controlled experimental study to evaluate the effects of education based on Joyce Travelbee's Human-to-Human Relationship Model on primiparous pregnant women who have a fear of childbirth. The study focuses on how this education impacts fear of childbirth, readiness for childbirth, and acceptance of the maternal role. The research takes place from March to July 2025 at the Kilis Prof. Dr. Alaeddin Yava
5fca State Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Polyclinics and involves first-time pregnant women who meet specific criteria and agree to participate. Participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group receives a training program based on Joyce Travelbee's theory, consisting of five weekly sessions lasting 30-45 minutes each. This program covers topics such as pregnancy physiology, signs and stages of labor, fear of childbirth, types of childbirth, preparation for childbirth, and baby care. The control group continues with routine prenatal follow-up without additional training. During the study, participants complete various assessments including the Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience Scale Version A and subscales of the Prenatal Self-Assessment Scale to measure fear of childbirth, readiness for birth, and acceptance of the maternal role. Data collection occurs before and after the training program to evaluate changes. Researchers analyze the data to understand the physiological and psychological aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, with ethical approvals and informed consent ensured throughout the process.

This research aims to compare the effects of using a hand puppet, image viewing with a coloring book, and no intervention on reducing pain and fear in children during blood collection. The study involves children aged 3 to 6 years who are undergoing blood collection once and are open to communication. Pain will be measured using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale, while fear will be assessed using the Child Fear Scale. Children's demographic information will also be collected. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the hand puppet group, the coloring book group, or a control group. In the hand puppet group, children will choose a puppet character based on their interests, and the researcher will engage them with improvised puppet scenarios to create a more entertaining environment. In the coloring book group, children will be given a book with pictures to color during the procedure. The control group will receive standard care without these interventions. Assessments of pain and fear will be conducted before, during, and after the blood collection procedure. Nurses and children will complete the scales at specified times, including five minutes before, during, and five minutes after the procedure. Mothers will stay with their children during the treatment. The study tracks changes in pain and fear levels throughout the process to evaluate the impact of the different interventions.