Overview
For pregnant women expecting their first baby, readiness during pregnancy is an important factor in successfully performing hygienic care for their babies. This study was planned to determine the effect of web-based education on the readiness levels of primiparous pregnant women for newborn hygienic care practices. In this study, the aim was to support pregnant women and mothers after birth in newborn care and to develop their application skills with the web-based education program given to primiparous pregnant women.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged between 15 and 19 years
- Being 19 years old and above
- Being literate
- Being primigravida
- Having a single baby (not twins or more)
- Being a volunteer to participate in the study
- Having no health problems for the mother and the baby
- Having a computer, tablet or smart phone and the ability to use it
- Having regular internet access
Exclusion Criteria:
- The mother being 18 years of age or younger
- Being multigravida and/or multiparous
- Having a health problem related to the mother or the baby
- Not having a smart phone or wireless internet during the study period
- Not filling out the survey forms incompletely and not watching videos about hygienic care of the newborn