Impact of Video-Based Supportive-Educative Nursing Intervention on Women Childbirth Experiences and Maternity Outcomes in Nigeria: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Love Ayamolowo, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
sunday Ayamolowo, Obafemi Awolowo University

Introduction: This study evaluated the impact of a video-based supportive-educative nursing intervention on maternity care experiences, childbirth outcomes, and maternal-newborn health in Nigeria to enhance health service delivery. Methods: This quasi-experimental study, conducted in April 2021 – January 2022, employed a two-stage cluster sampling method to select 282 pregnant women attending public hospitals in southwestern Nigeria. Participants were divided into two groups of 141 women each. Intervention group received an 18-week video-based maternal-newborn education program, while control group received standard maternity care. Data collection employed questionnaires and checklists. Statistical analysis included Chi-square and logistic regression tests with 5% Alpha to assess intervention impact on maternity care experiences, childbirth outcomes, and maternal-newborn health. Results: Intervention group received more spousal (63.8% vs. 23.5%) and healthcare provider support (98.6% vs. 67.7%); experienced less maltreatment (53.6% vs. 65.2%), significantly increased hospital childbirth rates (OR=0.129, p=0.001). Control group had 48% lower good maternal outcomes (OR=0.526, p=0.013) and 11% less favorable newborn outcomes (OR=0.896, p=0.721), higher maltreatment risk (OR=1.625, p=0.048), reduced spousal support (OR=0.175, p=0.001), and lower healthcare provider support (OR=0.031, p=0.001). Conclusion: Video-based supportive-educative nursing interventions significantly improved maternity experiences and maternal-newborn health outcomes. Such interventions are crucial for enhancing maternal health o in Nigeria.

Keywords: Families, Unions and Households, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Health and Morbidity, Mortality and Longevity

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