The Relationship Between Fear of Childbirth and Levels of Psychological Well-being and Psychological Resilience
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Psychosocial Aspects of Childbirth and Perinatal Mental Health
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Aslıhan Turan
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0000-0002-1635-719X
Türkiye
Havvanur Kara
0009-0004-6468-2685
Türkiye
Betül Gürler
0009-0005-4101-4972
Türkiye
Publication Date
September 15, 2026
Submission Date
April 18, 2026
Acceptance Date
June 21, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 11 Number: 3