1Ex-Vice Principal, Brij Chikitsa Sansthan School of Nursing and Paramedical College, Mathura
2Lecturer, Department of OBG Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal
3Professor and Associate Dean, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal
To assess the effectiveness of video assisted childbirth preparation in terms of gain in knowledge, difference in childbirth experience and reduction in post partum maternal stress.
The design of the study was quasi experimental pre-test post-test control group design.
A purposive sampling technique was used to select samples. The data was obtained using Demographic proforma, Knowledge Questionnaire on Childbirth, Childbirth Experience Scale and Maternal Stress Scale. A video of 16 minutes on childbirth preparation was developed for the purpose of giving information on childbirth preparation.
Independent sample’ t’ test showed significant gain in the knowledge in the experimental group (p=0.001) but no statistical significance was found in childbirth experience (p=0.054) scores and post partum maternal stress(p=0.878).
As a preventive health care measure to improve the outcome of future pregnancies, this childbirth preparation video can be used in the outpatient units to enhance knowledge, have a pleasant childbirth experience and reduce stress.
Childbirth preparation, Childbirth experience, post partum maternal stress
