The effect of the Internet on decision-making during pregnancy: a systematic review

Ouyaba, Ayşe Taştekin; İnfal, Selma

doi:10.1007/s00737-020-01065-5

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“…A descriptive cross-sectional study on the internet behavior of women who were pregnant or trying to conceive found that 95.6% of their participants used the internet as an information source before or during their pregnancy [ 26 ]. In line with previous studies, our participants searched the internet for both concrete information and reassurance that what they were experiencing was normal [ 26 , 28 - 30 ]. Finding various kinds of information related to contractions was frequently mentioned by our participants.…”

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“…It is recommended that first-time mothers receive education about early labor through antenatal care [ 8 ]. However, they might need additional information, and previous studies on internet use among pregnant women indicate that first-time mothers are more likely to seek advice than multiparous women [ 29 , 30 ].…”

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“…Our participants were concerned about trustworthiness, and indeed they generally found information on Latens.no to be trustworthy. In previous web-based studies, only approximately half of the pregnant women trusted the information they found [ 30 ]. In contrast, in a systematic review of internet use by pregnant women seeking information, the authors suggest that the majority of pregnant women with higher education perceive web-based health information to be trustworthy [ 29 ].…”

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“…However, all participants gave information-rich and detailed descriptions of their experiences with Latens.no, and we see our inclusion of even a limited number of partners as a strength. Previous research on internet use in pregnancy has focused primarily on pregnant women [ 29 , 30 , 32 ]. However, the partner is potentially an important resource in pregnancy and birth and should be included to a greater extent in further research.…”

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Development of and Experiences With an Informational Website on Early Labor: Qualitative User Involvement Study

Myhre¹,

Garnweidner-Holme²,

Dahl³

et al. 2021

JMIR Form Res

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Background The period of regular contractions before 4 cm of cervical dilatation is often referred to as the latent phase or early labor. Women find it challenging to prepare for and cope with this phase of labor, and easily accessed web-based information from reliable sources may be useful in this preparation. Objective The aim of this study is to describe the development of a Norwegian website, Latens.no, for people seeking information on early labor and to explore users’ experiences with the website to increase its user-friendliness. Methods We developed a website using an iterative process involving a multidisciplinary research team, health personnel, users, a graphic designer, and an expert in software development. We explored the website’s user-friendliness using semistructured individual interviews and the think-aloud method. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed. We then analyzed the participants’ feedback on the website. Results Participants included women who had recently given birth to their first baby (n=2), women who were pregnant with their first baby (n=4), and their partners (n=2). Results from participants’ experiences completing tasks included positive feedback related to the content of Latens.no, positive feedback related to the website’s design, and suggestions for improvement. Participants wanted to find information on early labor on the internet. Moreover, they found the information on the website relevant, trustworthy, and easy to read, and the design was attractive and easy to use. Overall, the participants performed the tasks easily, with few clicks and minimal effort. Conclusions The think-aloud method, while performing tasks, allowed for detailed feedback. The participants confirmed the user-friendliness of the website but at the same time provided information enabling improvement. We expect that changes made based on this user-centered design study will further increase the usability and acceptability of Latens.no.

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Development of and Experiences With an Informational Website on Early Labor: Qualitative User Involvement Study

Myhre¹,

Garnweidner-Holme²,

Dahl³

et al. 2021

JMIR Form Res

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“…In the last decade, pregnant women have increased the use of the internet as a source of health information and social support [ 19 , 22 , 23 , 24 ]. This has also encouraged among researchers the use of online resources to recruit pregnant women through web-based participant recruitment platforms or informal social media campaigns [ 20 , 25 ] as a trustful source of data collection.…”

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Pregnancy-Specific Stress during the First Lockdown of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Assessing Face-to-Face versus Online Recruitment

Simó

Cajiao-Nieto

Awad-Sirhan

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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The study aims to assess pregnancy-specific stress among pregnant women in Spain during the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two samples of pregnant women from the south of Spain (Andalusia) were assessed using the Prenatal Distress Questionnaire (PDQ) and a sociodemographic and obstetric questionnaire. Group 1 (N = 155) was recruited face-to-face, whereas Group 2 (N = 78) was recruited online. Pregnancy-specific stress levels were significantly different in both groups. The face-to-face group (Group 1) had higher pregnancy-specific stress levels than the online group (Group 2). The online sample over-represents young adult pregnant women with high education levels and a high number of previous miscarriages. The face-to-face study seems more accessible to racially and ethnically diverse groups. The main concern among both groups was the risk of having a sick neonate. Research during the COVID-19 pandemic can benefit from using online resources to collect data to screen and identify perinatal mental health problems in a crisis environment. Nevertheless, researchers should be aware of the potential limitations this strategy can have, for example, certain groups of people may have limited access to the internet.

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Predictors of eHealth literacy in pregnant women: A structural equation model analysis

Şahin

Çatıker

Özdi̇l

et al. 2022

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Objective To develop and evaluate a theoretical model to explain the relationships between eHealth literacy and perception of health, and perception of pregnancy risk in pregnant women. Method This cross‐sectional study was carried out with 238 pregnant women in one of the hospitals in Turkey between March 15, 2021 and May 15, 2021. Data were collected using an Information Form, eHealth Literacy Scale, Perception of Health Scale, and Perception of Pregnancy Risk Questionnaire. Results The mean scores of the pregnant women participating in the study on eHealth literacy and perception of health were 30.45 ± 6.56 and 51.42 ± 6.91, respectively and their mean score on perception of pregnancy risk was 42.6 ± 29.38. The direct effect of the eHealth Literacy Scale on the “Risk for Baby” subscale of the Perception of Pregnancy Risk Questionnaire was insignificant whereas the scale's effect became significant with the Perception of Health Scale (β = −0.006; 0.057). Conclusion To reduce the perception of risk in pregnant women, it is important to improve not only their eHealth literacy but also their knowledge and attitudes about being healthy.

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The effect of the Internet on decision-making during pregnancy: a systematic review

Cited by 17 publications

References 27 publications

Development of and Experiences With an Informational Website on Early Labor: Qualitative User Involvement Study

Development of and Experiences With an Informational Website on Early Labor: Qualitative User Involvement Study

Pregnancy-Specific Stress during the First Lockdown of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Assessing Face-to-Face versus Online Recruitment

Predictors of eHealth literacy in pregnant women: A structural equation model analysis

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