Author/Authors :
Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi Sakineh نويسنده PhD. Assistant Professor, Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi Sakineh , Mirghafourvand Mojgan نويسنده Department of Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Jamalivand Somayeh نويسنده MSc in Midwifery, Department of Midwifery, Tabriz
University of Medical Sciences, International Branch Aras, Tabriz,
Iran
Abstract :
Background The use of a training booklet and electronic software
has a special place due to lack of time and space constraints.
Objectives This study aimed to compare the effect of electronic software
and training booklet on maternal self-esteem and awareness regarding
newborn care in nulliparous women. Methods This randomized controlled
clinical trial was conducted on 126 pregnant women with a gestational
age of 36 - 38 weeks in health care centers in the city of Miandoab,
Iran from February 2015 until April 2016. Using a randomized block
design, participants were assigned into 2 groups (42 mothers receiving
electronic software and 42 mothers receiving training booklet) and
control group (42 mothers receiving postpartum routine training). An
oral training session was held for participants in both intervention
groups. Then, a training booklet or electronic software was provided to
them. Maternal self-esteem and awareness regarding newborn care
questionnaires were completed by participants in the 3 groups at the
start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the childbirth. Results
After controlling the baseline values, the mean score of self-confidence
in the training booklet group (adjusted mean difference = 5.6; 95%
confidence interval = 1.2 to 10.0; P = 0.012) was significantly higher
compared with the control group. Furthermore, the mean score of
awareness regarding newborn care in the training booklet group (1.5; 0.6
to 2.3; P < 0.001) and the electronic software group (2.0; 1.2 to
2.9; P < 0.001) was significantly higher compared with the
control group. There was no statistically significant difference between
the 2 groups after the intervention in terms of level of awareness and
self-confidence. Conclusions The results showed a significant effect of
electronic software and training booklet in raising awareness about
newborn care and self-confidence. Therefore, these methods are advisable
to mothers.
