Effect of mHealth based intervention on Maternal Knowledge and Practices of Child Care: A quasi-experimental study
Background:Child malnutrition contributes to elevated rates of mortality and morbidity, profoundly affecting child welfare. Maternal childcare knowledge and practices play a pivotal role in addressing this issue. Objective:This study aims to evaluate the impact of the mHealth App on maternal know...
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| author | Tri Siswati Siswati Almira Sitasari Bunga Astria Paramashanti Tjaronosari Tjaronosari Nurhidayat Nurhidayat Agus Wijanarka Lukman Waris |
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Background:Child malnutrition contributes to elevated rates of mortality and morbidity, profoundly affecting child welfare. Maternal childcare knowledge and practices play a pivotal role in addressing this issue.
Objective:This study aims to evaluate the impact of the mHealth App on maternal knowledge and practices in child care.
Method:A randomized controlled trial was conducted in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from May to August 2022. Mother-child pairs were assigned to either the intervention (n=100) or control (n=100) groups. Data on maternal knowledge and practices were collected at baseline, follow-up 1, and follow-up 2. Maternal knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire covering child growth and development, while feeding practices were evaluated using a yes-no checklist. The analysis of maternal knowledge and practices involved mean difference, t-test, and general estimating equations in STATA-15.
Result:The results revealed a consistent increase in knowledge and practice scores between follow-ups 1 and 2. The mHealth application significantly enhanced maternal knowledge about child growth, development, and feeding at follow-up 2 compared to baseline, with improvements of 1.42 (CI 95% 1.34-1.89), 1.32 (CI 95% 1.22-1.72), and 1.45 (CI 95% 1.34-2.42), respectively. Additionally, growth and development monitoring practices increased by 0.80 (CI 95% 0.08-0.99) and 0.98 (CI 95% 0.21-0.99).
Conclusion:The mHealth application significantly enhances maternal knowledge and practices related to child growth, development, and feeding.
Key words: mHealth; maternal; knowledge; practices; children |
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| spelling | doaj.art-703a2f7f21174f4d92cadb5693cde9b02024-03-28T07:18:40ZengYCAB PublisherPublic Health of Indonesia2528-15422477-15702024-03-0110110.36685/phi.v10i1.756Effect of mHealth based intervention on Maternal Knowledge and Practices of Child Care: A quasi-experimental study Tri Siswati Siswati0Almira Sitasari1Bunga Astria Paramashanti2Tjaronosari TjaronosariNurhidayat Nurhidayat3Agus Wijanarka4Lukman Waris5Poltekkes Kemenkes YogyakartaPoltekkes Kemenkes YogyakartaUniversitas Alma AtaPoltekkes Kemenkes YogyakartaPoltekkes Kemenkes YogyakartaUniversitas Faletehan Background:Child malnutrition contributes to elevated rates of mortality and morbidity, profoundly affecting child welfare. Maternal childcare knowledge and practices play a pivotal role in addressing this issue. Objective:This study aims to evaluate the impact of the mHealth App on maternal knowledge and practices in child care. Method:A randomized controlled trial was conducted in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from May to August 2022. Mother-child pairs were assigned to either the intervention (n=100) or control (n=100) groups. Data on maternal knowledge and practices were collected at baseline, follow-up 1, and follow-up 2. Maternal knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire covering child growth and development, while feeding practices were evaluated using a yes-no checklist. The analysis of maternal knowledge and practices involved mean difference, t-test, and general estimating equations in STATA-15. Result:The results revealed a consistent increase in knowledge and practice scores between follow-ups 1 and 2. The mHealth application significantly enhanced maternal knowledge about child growth, development, and feeding at follow-up 2 compared to baseline, with improvements of 1.42 (CI 95% 1.34-1.89), 1.32 (CI 95% 1.22-1.72), and 1.45 (CI 95% 1.34-2.42), respectively. Additionally, growth and development monitoring practices increased by 0.80 (CI 95% 0.08-0.99) and 0.98 (CI 95% 0.21-0.99). Conclusion:The mHealth application significantly enhances maternal knowledge and practices related to child growth, development, and feeding. Key words: mHealth; maternal; knowledge; practices; childrenhttps://stikbar.org/ycabpublisher/index.php/PHI/article/view/756mHealthmaternalknowledgepracticechildren |
| spellingShingle | Tri Siswati Siswati Almira Sitasari Bunga Astria Paramashanti Tjaronosari Tjaronosari Nurhidayat Nurhidayat Agus Wijanarka Lukman Waris Effect of mHealth based intervention on Maternal Knowledge and Practices of Child Care: A quasi-experimental study Public Health of Indonesia mHealth maternal knowledge practice children |
| title | Effect of mHealth based intervention on Maternal Knowledge and Practices of Child Care: A quasi-experimental study |
| title_full | Effect of mHealth based intervention on Maternal Knowledge and Practices of Child Care: A quasi-experimental study |
| title_fullStr | Effect of mHealth based intervention on Maternal Knowledge and Practices of Child Care: A quasi-experimental study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of mHealth based intervention on Maternal Knowledge and Practices of Child Care: A quasi-experimental study |
| title_short | Effect of mHealth based intervention on Maternal Knowledge and Practices of Child Care: A quasi-experimental study |
| title_sort | effect of mhealth based intervention on maternal knowledge and practices of child care a quasi experimental study |
| topic | mHealth maternal knowledge practice children |
| url | https://stikbar.org/ycabpublisher/index.php/PHI/article/view/756 |
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