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The Effect of Virtual Based Supportive Education Program on Maternal Self Efficacy of the Neonates Admitted in Nicus Publisher



Kadivar M1 ; Farahani TM2 ; Seyedfatemi N3
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  1. 1. Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Avicenna Research Institute, ShahidvBeheshtivUniversity, Tehran, Evin, Iran
  3. 3. Geriatric Mental Heath Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences - Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Health Management Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing Published:2025


Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Internet-based training on the self-efficacy of the mothers of neonates hospitalized in NICU. Materials and methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 80 mothers of premature neonates hospitalized in the NICU of 2 teaching hospitals affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences during 8 months. The mothers were evaluated in 2 groups of cases and controls in the NICU. The Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy Tool developed by Barnes was employed to evaluate the self-efficacy of the mothers on the first day of the study in both groups. A training program on the care for the premature newborn was made available at http://www.iranlms.ir/myinfant for 10 days for mothers in the intervention group. The above-mentioned tool was again used to evaluate the self-efficacy of the mothers in both groups after 10 days. Data was analyzed using Paired t-test, Fisher's exact test, chi square, and independent t-test. Results: The results of the present study showed that the level of self-efficacy increased in mothers in both groups after 10 days but the increased was significantly greater in the intervention groups versus the control group (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Our study showed the effectiveness of the Internet-based training in increasing maternal self-efficacy in the NICU. Considering the advantages of the Internet-based training, its use is recommended in training programs designed for parents in the NICU. Practice implications: The results of this study for nurses in the NICU is a way to improve communication and education to mother of infants hospitalized in NICU. © 2025 Neonatal Nurses Association
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