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Statistical analyses in this cross\u2010sectional study included correlation analyses and (multivariate) linear regression analyses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A significant, positive correlation was found between IU and FoC (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03c1<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.425,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001;\n                      <jats:italic>b<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20091.533,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Multivariate linear regression identified multiple variables contributing significantly to the level of FoC, with IU remaining the strongest predictor, both for the total group and for nulliparous and multiparous women separately. Maternal parity was not found to moderate the relationship between IU and FoC. Both inhibitory IU and prospective IU were significantly, positively associated with FoC.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Higher levels of IU are positively associated with higher levels of FoC in both nulliparous and multiparous women. Psychological treatment targeting FoC may benefit from focusing on managing uncertainty and increasing psychological flexibility. Future research is needed to better understand the role of IU in FoC during pregnancy, in order to increase maternal mental health and improve (post\u2010partum) mother\u2013child relationships.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/birt.70042","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,24]],"date-time":"2025-11-24T12:20:27Z","timestamp":1763986827000},"page":"497-504","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Psychological Mechanisms in Fear of Childbirth: Intolerance of Uncertainty in Nulliparous and Multiparous Women"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"53","author":[{"given":"Adriana G.","family":"Dias","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medical Psychology Haaglanden Medical Centre  The Hague the Netherlands"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique M.","family":"Van Dunn\u00e9","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Gynaecology Haaglanden Medical Centre  The Hague the Netherlands"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Maria A. 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