scholarly journals Development of a Mobile Application of Internet-Based Support Program on Parenting Outcomes for Primiparous Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7354
Author(s):  
Xilin Li ◽  
Yao Zhang ◽  
Ziwen Ye ◽  
Lingling Huang ◽  
Xujuan Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time ◽  
Primiparous Women

Primiparous women usually experience various parenting problems after childbirth that have negative effects on the well-being of mothers and infants. Although e-Support technology could provide an innovative and easily accessible intervention approach, mobile-phone interventions remain limited for Chinese primiparous women. Therefore, a new mobile application (APP) called the “Internet-based Support Program” (“ISP”) was designed, incorporating the self-efficacy theory and the social-exchange theory for Chinese first-time mothers to improve their levels of maternal self-efficacy (MSE), social support, and satisfaction, as well as to reduce their postpartum depression symptoms. The research was conducted to develop and optimize the “ISP” APP for new mothers via a theory-, evidence-, and person-based approach. Five modules of “learning forum”, “communication forum”, “ask-the-expert forum”, “baby home forum”, and “reminder forum” were included in the APP to meet various parenting needs of first-time mothers; and its contents and functions were validated by the experts and primiparous women. The majority of participants gave positive feedback on the APP’s perceived ease of use and usefulness. The “ISP” APP was the first designed for Chinese primiparous women, and a multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to measure its effectiveness on parenting outcomes.

First-time mothers: social support, maternal parental self-efficacy and postnatal depression

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 388-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Leahy-Warren ◽  
Geraldine McCarthy ◽  
Paul Corcoran
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time

scholarly journals Social Support and Psychosocial Well-being Among Low-Income, Adolescent, African American, First-Time Mothers

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 150-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Brage Hudson ◽  
Christie Campbell-Grossman ◽  
Kevin A. Kupzyk ◽  
Sara E. Brown ◽  
Bernice C. Yates ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Well Being ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time

scholarly journals Is Fun For Wellness Engaging? Evaluation of User Experience of an Online Intervention to Promote Well-Being and Physical Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. Scarpa ◽  
Isaac Prilletensky ◽  
Adam McMahon ◽  
Nicholas D. Myers ◽  
Ora Prilleltensky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Online Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Interactive Nature

Online well-being interventions demonstrate great promise in terms of both engagement and outcomes. Fun For Wellness (FFW) is a novel online intervention grounded in self-efficacy theory and intended to improve multidimensional well-being and physical activity through multi-modal methods. These strategies include capability-enhancing opportunities, learning experiences such as games, video vignettes, and self-assessments. RCT studies have suggested that FFW is efficacious in improving subjective and domain-specific well-being, and effective in improving mental health, physical health, physical activity, and self-efficacy in United States. adults who are overweight and in the general population. The present study uses qualitative and quantitative user experience data collected during two RCT trials to understand and evaluate engagement with FFW, its drivers, and its outcomes. Results suggest that FFW is enjoyable, moderately engaging, and easy to use; and contributes to positive outcomes including skill development and enhanced confidence, for both overweight individuals and the general adult population. Drivers of engagement appear to include rewards, gamification, scenario-based learning, visual tracking for self-monitoring, ease of use and simple communications, and the entertaining, interactive nature of program activities. Findings indicate that there are opportunities to streamline and simplify the experience. These results can help improve FFW and contribute to the science of engagement with online interventions designed to improve well-being.

scholarly journals First-time mothers’ perceptions of social support: Recommendations for best practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205510291989861
Author(s):  
Tiffany De Sousa Machado ◽  
Anna Chur-Hansen ◽  
Clemence Due
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Social Supports ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time

Research indicates social support is imperative for postpartum well-being. The types of social support and access to preferred supports are less understood. This article considers first-time mothers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of social supports and perceived barriers to accessing support and provides recommendations for best practice. A search of the literature for terms related to postpartum social support was conducted. Major themes were identified and synthesised. A critique and analysis of the literature is presented with recommendations for best practice. Much of the research around postnatal support fails to distinguish the specific type of support, meaning creating support solutions for the postpartum period may not be effectively targeted. Recommendations for individualised support are made.

scholarly journals Marital Adjustment and Prenatal Breastfeeding Efficacy of First Time Mothers in A Low-Income Community in The Philippines

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Artemio Jr Morado Gonzales
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Marital Adjustment ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
P Value ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
High Level ◽  
First Time

Introduction: All women should be offered support to breastfeed their babies to increase the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding. This study aims to assess the level of marital satisfaction and its influence to prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy in   first time mothers during late pregnancy.Methods: A descriptive correlational was conducted among 128 simple randomized prim gravid women who agreed to participate and had prenatal care check-up in the health center at the time of data gathering. The instruments used were 15-item Marital Adjustment Test (MAT) to measure marital adjustment and 14-item Breastfeeding Self efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) as a measure of breastfeeding self-efficacy. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was utilized to test the relationships between the sample’s marital adjustment scores to correlate with BFSE of the respondents. Fisher’s t test was utilized to determine the significance of correlations. A p-value of equal to or less than .05 was considered statistically significant.Results: The study revealed that the sampled mothers have a high level of marital adjustment score (112.05± 21.83). Prenatal mothers responded in the study were highly confident and have high self-efficacy in breastfeeding first child currently bearing (4.55±.51). Lastly, it was found that there is no significant correlation between marital adjustment and prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy (β=-.052, p-value=.280).Conclusion: It was found  that there is a high level of marital adjustment and breastfeeding self-efficacy among sampled mothers. However, there is no significant correlation between marital adjustment and prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy. The study suggests incorporating co-parenting intervention involving father’s involvement and assistance with breastfeeding when creating interventions in breastfeeding.

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