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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.