Evidence Summary Table

Identifying Research Problem and

Developing Research Question

Term	Example
Topic/ Focus	Fear of childbirth among pregnant women
Research problem (problem statement)	Many women have a fear of childbirth, which has a negative impact on their psychological wellbeing during pregnancy, as well as on their overall birth experience. Thus, it is important to recognize the reason behind the fear and identify strategies and interventions that will alleviate fear and promote safe and positive birth experiences.
Research question	What strategies and interventions are effective in alleviating fear of childbirth and promoting positive birth experiences among pregnant women?
Variables understudy	Independent variable: type of intervention/strategy Dependent variable: level of fear, satisfaction with birth experience