USE OF TECHNOLOGY ON INFORMATION ON PRENATAL PERIOD
PRENATAL DÖNEMDE BİLGİ EDİNME KONUSUNDA TEKNOLOJİNİN KULLANIMI

Author : Cemile ONAT KÖROĞLU -- Burcu AVCIBAY VURGEÇ - Şule GÖKYILDIZ SÜRÜCÜ - Meltem AKBAŞ
Number of pages : 243-250

Abstract

This study was planned to determine the purpose, frequency and level of use of technological tools during pregnancy. 130 healthy pregnant women who admitted to Adana Gynecology and Children's Hospital outpatient clinics between December 2014 and February 2015 and accepted to participate in the research. The data collection form was originally designed to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of the pregnant women, obstetrical stories and how often, and to what extent, technological instruments are used to obtain information during pregnancy. 56.2% of the pregnant women find it safe to use technology. They stated that information is reliable because it is logical and correct, it is prepared by experts in the field, it is updated and information is provided in every subject, different descriptions are similar to the descriptions, they are easily accessed and they are based on resources. 30% of pregnant women find the internet more reliable. Pregnant women are benefiting from technological facilities in large scale, and they reflect on their daily experiences with their knowledge and practices from these places. On the other hand, the rate of consultation with any health professional is very low.

Keywords

Technology, Pregnancy, Education

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