The Effect of Partner-Assisted Rebozo Application in the Intrapartum Period on Birth Fear, Pain and Satisfaction

NCT ID: NCT06887608

Last Updated: 2025-07-25

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 120 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-07-22
• Study Completion Date: 2026-09-15

Brief Summary

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of non-pharmacological methods for the relief of labor pain. The use of non-pharmacological methods in pain management helps women see their labor as a natural event and contributes to the reduction of cesarean section rates by increasing satisfaction with normal birth . The rebozo technique, a traditional method, originates from Latin America and is a non-invasive, non-drug practical application. The rebozo technique reduces or eliminates pain by creating rhythmic movements in the pelvic area. No study has been found evaluating the results of partner-assisted rebozo application in the intrapartum period. For this reason, it is important to conduct evidence-based studies examining the effects of the use of rebozo technique in labor. This randomized controlled study will contribute to the literature. For this purpose, this study was planned to examine the effects of partner-assisted rebozo application in the intrapartum period on fear of labor, pain, and labor satisfaction.

Detailed Description

Childbirth is a challenging and life-changing experience for women that has emotional and physical effects. Every woman wants to remember her childbirth as a positive process, but the pain and suffering that accompanies this process can affect the perception of the pregnant woman. A long labor can increase complications for the baby and the mother. Despite all this, adapting to labor pain increases women's satisfaction with the labor process. For this, it is necessary to adopt methods that can reduce the duration and intensity of labor pain to a safe range and thus facilitate adaptation to pain. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends appropriate interventions to relieve labor pain. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of non-pharmacological methods for the relief of labor pain. The use of non-pharmacological methods in pain management helps women see their birth as a natural event and increases satisfaction with normal birth, thus contributing to the reduction of cesarean section rates. The rebozo technique, a traditional method, originates from Latin America and is a non-invasive, non-drug practical application. The rebozo technique reduces or eliminates pain levels by creating rhythmic movements in the pelvic area. Rebozo can be used before, during and after birth. When applied during labor, it corrects fetal malpositions, allows the fetus to easily make cardinal movements, and accelerates the progression of labor. There are limited studies on the rebozo application in the literature. In studies, women stated that they relaxed during contractions and their attention shifted away from the pain. In Febby's (2019) study, it was stated that the mother felt more comfortable with the rebozo technique, that it caused a hug-like feeling in the mother, causing the release of oxytocin, which could make the birth process faster and less painful, and that it could increase the sense of comfort among mothers. In a qualitative study, it was reported that pregnant women felt physically good with the application of the rebozo technique, that it was effective in reducing pain, and that especially when applied by midwives, it created great satisfaction in the mother. The application of the technique by midwives during labor will ensure that the pregnant woman actively participates in the labor, establishes a relationship of trust between the midwife and the pregnant woman, helps the pregnant woman cope with the pain of labor, and increases satisfaction with the labor. In the literature, it has been determined that rebozo application in the active phase reduces anxiety level and pain score and increases satisfaction. In a study, it was stated that the rebozo technique increases the rate of fetal descent and cervical dilatation. In another study, it was determined that the length of the second stage of labor with the rebozo technique was 27.07 minutes shorter than the control group. There are limited clinical studies conducted in our country with the rebozo technique. There is no study evaluating the results of partner-assisted rebozo application in the intrapartum period. For this reason, it is important to conduct evidence-based studies examining the effects of the use of rebozo technique in labor. This randomized controlled study will contribute to the literature.

Conditions

Rebozo at Birth

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

husband supported rebozo group

In the partner-assisted rebozo group, information will be provided to the partner and the pregnant woman with the education booklet created during the latent phase and training will be provided. When the pregnant woman reaches 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm vaginal dilation, the data collection forms and scale forms determined for the pregnant woman in the partner-assisted rebozo group will be filled in before the rebozo application. Rebozo application will be applied to the pregnant woman for three contractions. A re-evaluation will be made after the rebozo application. The determined scales will be applied at the 4th hour in the postpartum period.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Husband assisted rebozo application

Intervention Type: OTHER

At 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm, the pregnant woman will be given a rebozo by her husband.

midwife assisted rebozo group

In the midwife-assisted rebozo group, information will be provided to the pregnant woman with the education booklet created during the latent phase and training will be provided. When the pregnant woman reaches 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm vaginal dilation, the data collection forms and scale forms determined for the pregnant woman in the midwife-assisted rebozo group will be filled in before the rebozo application. Rebozo application will be applied to the pregnant woman for three contractions. A re-evaluation will be made after the rebozo application. The determined scales will be applied at the 4th hour in the postpartum period.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Midwife assisted rebozo application

Intervention Type: OTHER

The midwife will apply rebozo to the pregnant woman at 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm.

control group

In the control group, when the pregnant woman reaches 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm vaginal opening, the same measurements will be made and the woman will continue to receive routine care, and then the measurements will be repeated. In the 4th hour after birth, the determined scales will be applied.

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

Husband assisted rebozo application

At 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm, the pregnant woman will be given a rebozo by her husband.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Midwife assisted rebozo application

The midwife will apply rebozo to the pregnant woman at 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Being literate,
• Knowing Turkish,
• Being over 18 years of age,
• Being primiparous,
• Having a single fetus and cephalic presentation,
• Being at term (37-42 weeks),
• Not having risk factors during pregnancy (Preeclampsia, premature rupture of membranes, oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios, gestational diabetes, placental anomalies, intrauterine growth retardation, intrauterine dead fetus, fetal distress, macrosomic babies, etc.),
• Being in the active phase of the first stage of labor,
• Those who agree to participate in the research,
• The spouse also agrees to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria

• Being multiparous,
• Having multiple pregnancies,
• Women with any chronic disease,
• Women with a diagnosed psychiatric disease,
• Pregnant women with spine and bone structure problems.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

dilan cömert

Phd Candidate

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

DİLAN C Phd Candidate

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Locations

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

27.01.2025-1187899

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id