Yozgat Merkez

Researchers are evaluating how midwife-led motivational interviewing during pregnancy affects stress coping skills and alexithymia levels in couples. This study focuses on healthy pregnant women in their second trimester along with their partners. The goal is to see if motivational interviews can support psychological well-being through a couple-centered approach during pregnancy. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receives motivational interviewing sessions led by a midwife, while the other receives routine care without motivational counseling. The intervention takes place during the second trimester of pregnancy. Data collection involves using standardized scales to measure stress coping styles and alexithymia before and after the intervention. Throughout the study, participants complete the Stress Coping Styles Scale and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale at baseline and post-intervention at 24 weeks. Researchers monitor psychological outcomes to understand the effect of these motivational sessions on couples. The total participation lasts through the pregnancy period up to 24 weeks, with assessments focused on emotional and stress-related measures.