Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
BACKGROUND: The first of 0–28 days presents a crucial stage in infant health and well-being. In I... more BACKGROUND: The first of 0–28 days presents a crucial stage in infant health and well-being. In Indonesia, it is estimated that 60–80% of all newborn deaths occur within the first 6 days of life. Antenatal education regarding neonatal care is needed in this setting. AIM: This study aims to pilot an Android-based smartphone application (app) to assess effectiveness in improving pregnant Indonesian women’s knowledge about neonatal care. METHODS: A quasi-experimental study conducted from November 2019 to January 2020 with 31 participants in each of the experimental and control groups (n = 62). Participants were pregnant women in the third trimester who obtained antenatal care (ANC) at the Community Health Center in Banguntapan 1 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Participants completed a structured questionnaire and were given the “My Baby Care” (MBC) app. Data collection occurred 3 times in the form of (1) pre-intervention activities and training on use of the MBC app; (2) follow-up activities...
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
BACKGROUND: The first of 0–28 days presents a crucial stage in infant health and well-being. In I... more BACKGROUND: The first of 0–28 days presents a crucial stage in infant health and well-being. In Indonesia, it is estimated that 60–80% of all newborn deaths occur within the first 6 days of life. Antenatal education regarding neonatal care is needed in this setting. AIM: This study aims to pilot an Android-based smartphone application (app) to assess effectiveness in improving pregnant Indonesian women’s knowledge about neonatal care. METHODS: A quasi-experimental study conducted from November 2019 to January 2020 with 31 participants in each of the experimental and control groups (n = 62). Participants were pregnant women in the third trimester who obtained antenatal care (ANC) at the Community Health Center in Banguntapan 1 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Participants completed a structured questionnaire and were given the “My Baby Care” (MBC) app. Data collection occurred 3 times in the form of (1) pre-intervention activities and training on use of the MBC app; (2) follow-up activities...
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