Prof. Eman Mohamed Abd-Elhakm Mohamed :: Publications:

Postpartum period is а time of great importance for mothers and newborn. The morbidity and mortality rates are very high if appropriate and sufficient care was provided. The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of interactive digital health media based on ADDIE Model on women's postpartum minor discomforts. Methods: A quasi-experimental design (pre and posttest two groups) was used including 200 postpartum primipara women attended at postpartum unit and outpatient clinic affiliated to Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Benha University Hospital was used. Collecting data occurred through three tools as structured interviewing questionnaire, Observational checklist and follow up record. Results: A high significantly difference (p< 0.001) between control and study groups regarding women's knowledge and practices post implementation of the interactive digital health media. Conclusion: Application of the interactive digital health media based on ADDIE model had positive effects on women's knowledge & practice regarding postpartum minor discomforts. Dissemination of the digital health media regarding postpartum minor discomforts to all obstetrics department at Benha city to improve women's knowledge and practices is needed.