[Development and evaluation of a Web-based support program for the maternal role of primiparas].
OBJECTIVE
This study was conducted to develop and evaluate a Web-based program for the maternal role of primiparas who use the internet.


METHODS
The study process was a systems requirements analysis, design and development of a program, program testing by experts, program implementation, and program evaluation by users. A nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design was used. The data was collected from October 5th, 2002 to February 24th, 2003.


RESULTS
1. Based on inquiries into mothers' needs, a Web-based support program was developed. The program was then modified from feedback received from experts. 2. In a sub-scale analysis of mothers' perception of a baby, amenability and persistence was significantly higher in the intervention group. The differences in the mean score of maternal self-confidence and maternal satisfaction were significant. 3. Cyber counseling was done for a total of 73 cases and the most frequent problems for counseling were feeding and nutrition (28.8%), followed by baby care, and health problems.


CONCLUSIONS
It was proven that a Web-based support program provided appropriate support to primiparas and was effective in promoting their maternal role. Therefore, this study suggests that a Web-based support program for primiparas can become a powerful nursing intervention on virtually all mother and infant health concerns.
Kim
Jeong Soo
JS
Department of Nursing, Kyungbok College, Kyunggi-do, Korea. jskim@kyungbok.ac.kr
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D020407:Internet; D008425:Maternal Behavior; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education*; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy