Pathways of Change
Vol. 13 No. s2 (2025): Pathways of Change, Part II
https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2025.13552
The effectiveness of postpartum education and support models in enhancing mothers’ self-efficacy after cesarean section
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Received: 30 December 2024
Accepted: 24 March 2025
Published: 19 June 2025
Accepted: 24 March 2025
Published: 19 June 2025
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Maternal self-efficacy refers to a parent’s belief in their ability to care for a child, which can be influenced by a lack of experience, knowledge, and physical condition after giving birth by cesarean section (CS). Education and postpartum support for mothers after a CS are essential for enhancing their knowledge, skills, and confidence in caring for their babies, helping them feel more prepared and capable. This study examined the effectiveness of a postpartum education and assistance model on the maternal self-efficacy of post-CS mothers. This research was conducted at Bogor City Hospital (Indonesia) using a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group design, employing pre-test and post-test assessments. The sample obtained through purposive sampling consisted of 44 post-CS mothers, with 22 in the intervention group and 22 in the control group. The Wilcoxon test was used for data analysis. Maternal self-efficacy in caring for babies was measured before and after education and assistance using the Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy (PMPSE) questionnaire with a Likert scale. The results showed that the median self-efficacy of post-CS mothers before the intervention was 64.50 (range 48-79), while after education and mentoring, the median increased to 81 (range 61-93). Education and mentoring significantly influenced maternal self-efficacy in caring for infants (p<0.001). It is hoped that this education and mentoring model can be applied in health facilities, particularly hospitals, to enhance the readiness of post-CS mothers to care for their babies and strengthen their confidence.
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The effectiveness of postpartum education and support models in enhancing mothers’ self-efficacy after cesarean section. (2025). Healthcare in Low-Resource Settings, 13(s2). https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2025.13552
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