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 used to collect data from participants: the General Information Questionnaire, eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and Childbirth Readiness Scale (CRS). The associations among variables were determined through Pearson correlation analysis, and the Amos 26.0 software was employed to analyze the mediating role of self-efficacy. Results A total of 350 surveys were distributed to the participants, and 338 eligible questionnaires were finally collected, translating to a response rate of 96.57%. The average score of participants was 27.39 ± 6.40 on the GSES, 32.15 ± 6.16 on the eHEALS, and 74.26 ± 8.81 on the CRS. The eHEALS scores exhibited a strong positive association with…
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