Herman J, Mock K, Blackwell D, Hulsey T. Use of a Pregnancy Support Web Site by Low-Income African American Women.
J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2005;
34:713-20. [PMID:
16282229 DOI:
10.1177/0884217505282019]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To examine the feasibility and usage pattern of a social support Web site by low-income pregnant African American women.
DESIGN
Descriptive.
SETTING
Homes of participants.
PARTICIPANTS
Nineteen pregnant African American women who were pregnant for the first time, were low risk, and attending a prenatal clinic.
INTERVENTION
Culturally congruent Web site providing information on pregnancy-related health behaviors and other pregnancy issues.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
Number of visits to Web site, most popular pages, content analysis of postings, and e-mails to a nurse.
RESULTS
Participants were able to learn to use the Web site easily. They accessed the discussion board the most frequently, followed by changes during pregnancy by month, ask-a-nurse feature, ultrasound, stories about pregnant women, and spirituality.
CONCLUSIONS
The discussion board is the most effective way to deliver informational social support on a comprehensive social support Web site.
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