Development and Evaluation of a Web-based Support Program for the Maternal Role of Primiparas.
10.4040/jkan.2005.35.1.165
- Author:
Jeong Soo KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kyungbok College, Korea. jskim@kyungbok.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Primiparity;
Role;
World Wide Web;
Program development and evaluation
- MeSH:
Pregnancy;
*Parity;
Mothers/*education;
*Maternal Behavior;
*Internet;
Infant, Newborn;
Humans;
Female;
Adult
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2005;35(1):165-176
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to develop and evaluate a Web-based program for the maternal role of primiparas who use the internet. METHOD: The study process was a systems requirements analysis, design and development of a program, program testing by experts, program implementation, and program evaluation by users. A nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design was used. The data was collected from October 5th, 2002 to February 24th, 2003. RESULT: 1. Based on inquiries into mothers' needs, a Web-based support program was developed. The program was then modified from feedback received from experts. 2. In a sub-scale analysis of mothers' perception of a baby, amenability and persistence was significantly higher in the intervention group. The differences in the mean score of maternal self-confidence and maternal satisfaction were significant. 3. Cyber counseling was done for a total of 73 cases and the most frequent problems for counseling were feeding and nutrition (28.8%), followed by baby care, and health problems. CONCLUSION: It was proven that a Web-based support program provided appropriate support to primiparas and was effective in promoting their maternal role. Therefore, this study suggests that a Web-based support program for primiparas can become a powerful nursing intervention on virtually all mother and infant health concerns.
