UK midwives' perceptions and experiences of using Facebook to provide perinatal support: Results of an exploratory online survey.

ABSTRACT: Seeking support from Facebook groups during pregnancy is now widespread and social media has been widely used by the United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) maternity services to communicate with service users during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, little is currently known about midwives' attitudes towards, and experiences of social media in practice. Research is needed to understand barriers and solutions to meeting mothers' expectations of online support and to improve services. This study explored midwife involvement in Facebook groups, exploring experiences and perceptions of its use to communicate with and support mothers. An online survey consisting of open and closed questions was completed by 719 midwives and student during August- September 2020. Quantitative questionna

SUBMITTER: Morse H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10109466 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature