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
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