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    • Medical Education
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Obstetrics

    Background:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional childbirth education (CBE) programs, necessitating innovative solutions.
    • Many childbirth education programs were canceled or moved online, potentially reducing their effectiveness and accessibility.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a virtual reality (VR) based childbirth education pilot program.
    • To assess the usability and user experience of a VR CBE program during the pandemic.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a VR CBE program utilizing 360° videos.
    • User testing of the VR program across various devices including VR headsets, computers, tablets, and smartphones.

    Main Results:

    • Users reported an immersive experience, feeling present in the birthing room when using VR headsets.
    • No significant usability challenges or instances of motion sickness were reported by users.
    • A strong preference emerged for independent learning using tablets or mobile devices over VR headsets.

    Conclusions:

    • VR technology offers a viable and immersive platform for delivering childbirth education.
    • The developed VR CBE program demonstrates potential for flexible and accessible prenatal education.
    • Future iterations should consider optimizing for mobile and tablet-based independent study.