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Table 2 Study review matrix

From: Recommendations for improving primiparous women’s childbirth experience: results from a multiphase study in Iran

Authors (year)

Title and study design

Included studies

Effective interventions

Ghanbari-Homayi et al. (2019

Non pharmacological approaches to improve women’s childbirth experiences: meta-analysis

Nineteen studies

1. Encourage midwives to provide continues support to women during labour and delivery and to provide midwifery- led care

2. Providing natural interventions such as massage, hot water shower, acupressure and acupuncture

Ghanbari-Homayi et al. (2019)

Pharmacological approaches to improve women’s childbirth experiences: meta-analysis

Nine studies

1. Applying pharmacological pain relief methods (Epidural analgesia, Entonox gas, Hyoscine) to reduce labour pain

Taheri et al. (2018)

Creating a positive perception of childbirth experience

Twenty studies

1. Supporting of women during labour and delivery

2. Reduce unnecessary interventions during labour and delivery

3. Facilitating women’s preparedness before labour