Effectiveness of Motivational Intervention on Early Initiation of Mobilization among Postpartum Mothers: A Quasi-Experimental Study
- 1Faculty of Medicine, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
- 2The University of Queensland, Australia
- 3Midwifery Program, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Universitas Binawan, East Jakarta, Indonesia
Abstract
Background: Early mobilization is an important component of postpartum re covery; however, psychological barriers such as fear, low confidence, and lim ited support often delay its initiation. This study aimed to evaluate the effective ness of motivational interventions in accelerating postpartum mobilization and improving maternal self-efficacy. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 40 postpartum mothers who were equally divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received structured motivational support during the early postpartum period. Data on the timing of first mobilization and self-ef ficacy levels were collected using validated instruments. Statistical analysis was conducted using the independent t-test to compare mean differences between groups and the paired t-test to measure changes before and after the interven tion. Results: The intervention group demonstrated a significantly earlier mean time to first mobilization (8.2 ± 1.3 hours) compared to the control group (13.6 ± 2.1 hours) (p < 0.001). Self-efficacy scores in the intervention group also showed a significant increase from 62.5 ± 6.7 at baseline to 80.2 ± 5.1 after the interven tion (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Motivational interventions effectively accelerate postpartum mo bilization and enhance maternal self-efficacy. Integrating motivational strategies into postpartum care is recommended to support optimal maternal recovery
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BibTeX
@article{arista2026effectiveness,
title = {{Effectiveness of Motivational Intervention on Early Initiation of Mobilization among Postpartum Mothers: A Quasi-Experimental Study}},
author = {Devi Maya Arista and Nidya Comdeca Nurvitriana Nurvitriana and Alifina Izza Izza and Lutfi Handayani Handayani},
journal = {JHE: Journal of Health Education},
year = {2026},
month = jul,
doi = {10.15294/jhealthedu.v11i1.31769},
url = {https://doi.org/10.15294/jhealthedu.v11i1.31769},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Effectiveness of Motivational Intervention on Early Initiation of Mobilization among Postpartum Mothers: A Quasi-Experimental Study
AU - Devi Maya Arista
AU - Nidya Comdeca Nurvitriana Nurvitriana
AU - Alifina Izza Izza
AU - Lutfi Handayani Handayani
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/07/01
JO - JHE: Journal of Health Education
DO - 10.15294/jhealthedu.v11i1.31769
UR - https://doi.org/10.15294/jhealthedu.v11i1.31769
AB - Background: Early mobilization is an important component of postpartum re covery; however, psychological barriers such as fear, low confidence, and lim ited support often delay its initiation. This study aimed to evaluate the effective ness of motivational interventions in accelerating postpartum mobilization and improving maternal self-efficacy. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 40 postpartum mothers who were equally divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received structured motivational support during the early postpartum period. Data on the timing of first mobilization and self-ef ficacy levels were collected using validated instruments. Statistical analysis was conducted using the independent t-test to compare mean differences between groups and the paired t-test to measure changes before and after the interven tion. Results: The intervention group demonstrated a significantly earlier mean time to first mobilization (8.2 ± 1.3 hours) compared to the control group (13.6 ± 2.1 hours) (p < 0.001). Self-efficacy scores in the intervention group also showed a significant increase from 62.5 ± 6.7 at baseline to 80.2 ± 5.1 after the interven tion (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Motivational interventions effectively accelerate postpartum mo bilization and enhance maternal self-efficacy. Integrating motivational strategies into postpartum care is recommended to support optimal maternal recovery
SN - 2527-4252
SN - 2528-2905
ER -