The mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between eHealth literacy and childbirth readiness among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childbirth readiness is an important component of maternal and child health. Therefore, it is imperative to understand identify the factors influencing childbirth readiness to develop interventions for improving women's wellbeing. In the current digital age, it is crucial to explore the link between eHealth literacy and childbirth readiness. However, few studies have investigated this relationship. Here, we explored the effect of eHealth literacy on childbirth readiness and examined the mediating role of self-efficacy in this relationship.

Methods

A total of 350 third-trimester pregnant women were enrolled in this survey from April to June 2023 at the outpatient departments of the Affiliated Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, China. Four questionnaires were

SUBMITTER: Zhou N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12014681 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature