“Paper,face-to-face and on my mobile please”: A survey of women’s preferred methods of receiving antenatal education |
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| Institution: | 1. South Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia;2. Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Western Sydney University, NSW, Australia;3. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, NSW, Australia;1. Department of Psychology, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Australia, @BrianLaw_Psych;2. School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sports Science), Faculty of Science, The University of Western, Australia;3. Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, The University of Western, Australia;4. Peel and Rockingham, Kwinana Mental Health Service, Western Australia, Australia;5. Ngala, Western Australia, Australia;6. Telethon Kids Institute, Western Australia, Australia;7. Cairnmillar Institute, Victoria, Australia;1. The University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, Queensland, 4556, Australia;2. Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Dr, Bilinga, Queensland, 4225, Australia;1. Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, and University of Canberra, Faculty of Health, 11 Kirinari St, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia;2. ACT Government Health Directorate and University of Canberra, Faculty of Health, 11 Kirinari St, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia;1. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia;2. Research in Childbirth and Health (ReaCH) Unit, UCLan THRIVE Centre, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK;3. Adjunct Western Sydney University, Australia;4. Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University Amsterdam, Department of Midwifery Science, AVAG/ Amsterdam Public Health, the Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundAntenatal education prepares women for childbirth and can be delivered face-to-face, in hard-copy and electronically. Smartphones allow access to online learning and internet searching is common among pregnant women. It is unclear which mode of health information delivery women prefer.AimThis study aimed to investigate how women at one Local Health District (LHD) preferred to receive health information during pregnancy and the early postnatal period.MethodsWe developed a survey to gather data on women’s preferences for educational information. Women who were discharged from one LHD, in NSW Australia, were invited, in 2019, to participate in a simple 14 question survey, either online or in hard copy format.FindingsIn total, 685 women completed the survey which represented a 40% response rate over a period of two months. The survey revealed women commonly used smart phones, or other devices, to source information. Despite this, most women preferred to receive antenatal education via non-electronic methods. Of note many participants felt underprepared for the post-birth period. The method of survey completion, whether hardcopy or online, aligned with individuals’ preferences for information delivery.ConclusionNon-electronic methods of education delivery were the preferred method for most women, and this was consistent across all educational, cultural and socioeconomic levels. Women sought information online, or through apps, but these options did not always meet their knowledge needs, especially regarding the postnatal period. We recommend that hospitals continue to provide information in a variety of modes, as exclusively electronic methods may marginalise groups of women. |
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| Keywords: | Antenatal education Online survey Pregnant women Postnatal Smartphone app |
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