Effectiveness Of Self-Instructional Module (Sim) On Paternal Attitude Of Expectant Fathers And Maternal Satisfaction On Perinatal Outcome
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Paternal involvement (PI) has been recognized to have an impact on pregnancy and in-fant outcomes. The mother抯 satisfaction during the birthing process is the most frequently reported in-dicator in the evaluation of the quality of maternity services. The aim of the study is to assess the effec-tiveness of self-instructional module on paternal attitude towards perinatal outcome and maternal satis-faction on paternal attitude.Methodology:
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 expectant fathers attending antenatal clin-ic. A five-point rating scale was used to assess the attitude of paternal on pregnancy and labour outcome and check list to assess the postnatal mother satisfaction.Results:
The scores improved significantly after intervention, in experiment group, the pre-test, mean score was 78.61 and the post-test mean score was 120.56, whereas in the control group, the pre-test mean score of 79.43 and the post-test mean score was 80.25. In the experimental group, 81.88% of mothers were satisfied whereas 18.12% were not satisfied. In control group, 48.75% were satisfied, while 51.25% were not satisfied.Conclusion:
Most fathers were very positive about their partner抯 pregnancy. They, however, need to be motivated to use that knowledge into practice.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Year:
2022
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