Korean J Women Health Nurs.  2021 Dec;27(4):278-285. 10.4069/kjwhn.2021.12.03.

Effects of a newborn care education program using ubiquitous learning on exclusive breastfeeding and maternal role confidence of first-time mothers in Vietnam: a quasi-experimental study

• Nguyet TT
• Huy NVQ
• Kim Y

• KMID: 2524347
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2021.12.03

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to examine the effect of a newborn care education program using ubiquitous learning (UL-NCEP) on exclusive breastfeeding and maternal role confidence of first-time mothers.
Methods
This quasi-experimental study with a nonequivalent control group design was conducted at a university hospital in Hue city, Vietnam between June and July 2018. Eligible first-time mothers were conveniently allocated to the experimental (n=27) and the control group (n=25). Mothers in the control group received only routine care, whereas mothers in the experimental group received UL-NCEP through tablet personal computers in addition to routine care in the hospital. Then, the educational content was provided to mothers by their smartphone for reviewing at home. UL-NCEP was developed based on the World Health Organization’s “Essential Newborn Care Course” guidelines. The exclusive breastfeeding rate and maternal role confidence level after birth and at 4 weeks postpartum were assessed in both groups to assess the effect of UL-NCEP.
Results
At 4 weeks postpartum, the experimental group showed a significantly higher level than the control, for exclusive breastfeeding rate (p<.05) as well as mean maternal role confidence (p<.05).
Conclusion
UL-NCEP was a feasible and effective intervention in increasing first-time Vietnamese mothers’ exclusive breastfeeding rate and maternal role confidence level. This program may be integrated into routine care for postpartum mothers to promote mother and infant health among first-time mothers in Vietnam.

Keyword

Breast feeding; Infant health; Parturition; Smartphone; Vietnam

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  Figure 1. Flow diagram of the study.

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