Keywords
Newborns
Actual and Virtual Programmes
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Abstract
Background: Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs is crucial for enhancing new mothers' knowledge and practices in neonatal care, ensuring better health outcomes for newborns.
Objective: The study aims to compare the effects of virtual and actual training programs on new mothers' level of knowledge and practice regarding neonatal care.
Methodology:
A quasi-experimental comparative design was used. The tool I consisted of a socio-demographic profile completed and quasi-experimental self-administered pre and post- tests on new mothers' knowledge about neonatal care before and after the virtual and actual training. Tool II involved a checklist of observations before and after the training.
Results: A statistically significant increase in the knowledge and practices in neonatal care among newly-educated women between the ages of 20 and 30 was noted. Significant differences were observed between Saudi and Egyptian mothers at p < 0.05 after the program.
Conclusion: Training programs using virtual and actual models helped the new mothers to develop actual knowledge in neonatal care. To promote good outcomes for newborns in the community, there is a need to implement educational initiatives to enhance continuity of care for mothers from hospital to home.