U.S., Aug. 27 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07787000) titled 'Antenatal Bre-Lax Education for Perinatal Anxiety Reduction and Self-efficacy Among Pregnant Women in Karachi's Urban Slums' on Aug. 19.
Brief Summary: Background Pregnant women in urban slums experience heightened stress and anxiety due to poor living conditions, limited healthcare access, and weak social support systems. High levels of perinatal anxiety are associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, including negative childbirth experiences. Evidence-based interventions such as structured antenatal education and relaxation techniques have shown benefits in other populations but remain underutilized in slum communities...