Because of the lack of a Japanese scale that can assess both antenatal and
postnatal fear of childbirth, we began developing validated Japanese scales in 2011.
The W - DEQ comprises two versions: version A, which assesses antenatal fear of childbirth (expectations), and version B, which assesses
postnatal fear of childbirth (experience)[1].
Does Antenatal Fear of Childbirth Predict
Postnatal Fear of Childbirth?
Not exact matches
The findings
of the present study support the initial validity and reliability
of the JW - DEQ version B among Japanese mothers as a scale for measuring
fear of childbirth in the
postnatal period.