The effect of perception of intergenerational traumatic birth on fear of birth and pregnancy stress in nullipar pregnants

Aim: The research was done to determine the effect of intergenerational traumatic birth perception on fear of childbirth and pregnancy stress in nullipar pregnant women. Material and Method: The research was carried out at Family Health Centers in Malatya city center between July 2020 and August 2021. The population of the study consisted of a total of 294 nullipar pregnant women registered at the designated Family Health Centers and their mothers (N=588). The sample of the study consisted of 180 pregnant women and 180 mothers (n=360). Data were obtained by using the Self-Identification Form, TDAÖ, GSDÖ-36, and W-DEQ A. Results: 37.8% of the pregnant women and 33.9% of their mothers were found they had "medium" perception of traumatic birth. 66.7% of pregnant women were found they have clinical fear of childbirth. It was determined that pregnant women experienced pregnancy stress at a level close to the average (66.82 ± 24.38). It was observed that there was a moderately positive and significant relationship between the total mean score of the TDAÖ in Pregnants and the mean score of the GSDÖ-36 total and all sub-dimensions, and the TDAÖ (mother) score (p<0.05). It was determined that there was a weakly positive and significant relationship between the mean total score of the TDAÖ in Pregnants and the W-DEQ A. (p<0.05, r=0.207). It was determined that in explaining the TDAÖ of the pregnant women who participated in the study, the TDAÖ in mothers was 25%, W-DEQ A was 4%, and the GSDÖ-36 had a statistical significance of 34%. Conclusion: It was seen that the mother's of pregnants perception of traumatic birth, pregnancy stress and fear of childbirth had statistical significance in explaining the traumatic birth perception of the pregnant women. Keywords: Perception, midwifery, pregnancy, fear, nulliparity, stress, vaginal birth