OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was evaluate the effects of an education program about
Mother and Newborn Home Care by midwives, on mothers and person providing care of
mother/newborn in the home after childbirth.
METHOD: The study was conducted in all private hospitals in Izmir Metropolis in Turkey. Study
data were collected through person providing care responsible for the care of
mother/newborn (183), mothers (297). Midwives who will give the trainings were given
applied education by interactive education methods were visited four times in postpartum
period. In order to determine the present knowledge of family members responsible for the
care of mother and baby at first degree a pre test analyzing their knowledge’s about care of
them and their babies was applied.
FINDINGS: Findings as a result of the study, causing change in application and knowledge of
person providing care responsible persons for care and mother and during this change
satisfaction levels of those receiving service being high is important in indicating that the goals
of the project was realized.
RESULT: During postpartum period, when the quality of the health care for mothers and
newborns is supported with education, their health status will be affected positively in future.