1Department of Nursing, Manglayatan University, Aligarh, India
2Principal, INPS, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Manglayatan University, Aligarh, India
Aim: To investigate the level of antenatal fear of childbirth at various gestational ages and factors associated with intense fear among pregnant women.
Materials and methods: The present systematic review comprised 14 full-text cross-sectional, qualitative, analytical study, experimental studies and cohort studies published in English between 2018 and 2025, that were obtained from PubMed and Google Scholar databases, and it was conducted according to the PRISMA guideline.
Result: The study analyzed the level of fear among women's is due to attributes, moreover for the high level of fear a specific interventions like psycho-education, preparatory courses, and specialized counseling by qualified midwives are effective strategies for alleviating to child birth fear.
Keywords: Fear of childbirth, Antenatal fear, Pregnancy, Systematic review, Psycho-education, Counseling.
How to cite this article: Rao N, Tyagi SS. Determinants and Outcomes in the Studies of Fear of Child Birth: A Systematic Review of Literature. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(6s): 766-768; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.6s.103
Source of support: None
Conflict of interest: None