Educational technology for primigravidae: a quasi-experimental study

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Medical Education
• Digital Health

Background:

• Primigravidae often have limited knowledge regarding labor signs and obstetric risks.
• Access to reliable prenatal information can be a challenge for expectant mothers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of an educational technology intervention on primigravidae's understanding of labor signs and obstetric risks.
• To assess the effectiveness of an animated video in enhancing prenatal knowledge.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental, before-and-after study involving 90 primigravidae.
• Data collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics, McNemar's test, and Student's t-test.
• Ethical approval obtained in 2020.

Main Results:

• The study group comprised primigravidae with an average age of 23, predominantly brown, cohabiting, and with 10 years of education.
• Only 12.22% of participants had prior access to information on labor signs and obstetric risks.
• Significant improvements in correct answers were observed post-intervention, particularly concerning signs of labor, water breaking, and fetal movement tests.

Conclusions:

• Educational technology positively influences primigravidae's knowledge of labor signs and obstetric risk.
• Animated videos are an effective tool for improving prenatal education and preparedness.
• Interventions using educational technology can enhance maternal health outcomes by increasing knowledge.