Development and Preliminary User Acceptance of a Maternity Support Belt Prototype Among Third-Trimester Pregnant Women

Karolin Adhisty; Mutia Nadra Maulida; Firnaliza Rizona; Destri Kurnia Utami

doi:10.21070/midwiferia.v12i2.1910

Authors

Karolin Adhisty Universitas Sriwijaya, Sumatra Selatan, Indonesia
Mutia Nadra Maulida Universitas Sriwijaya, Sumatra Selatan, Indonesia
Firnaliza Rizona Universitas Sriwijaya, Sumatra Selatan, Indonesia
Destri Kurnia Utami Universitas Sriwijaya, Sumatra Selatan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21070/midwiferia.v12i2.1910

Keywords:

low back pain, maternity support belt, pregnancy, prototype development, user acceptance

Abstract

Introduction Low back pain is a musculoskeletal problem that can occur during pregnancy, and this condition can interfere with daily activitie. Maternity support belts is used as a conservative management to help prevent this. This study aimed to develop a prototype of a maternity support belt and assess its initial user acceptance among women in their third trimester of pregnancy.

Methods The development process followed five initial stages of Research and Development (R&D): needs analysis and literature review, product planning, prototype development, limited-scale testing, and major product revision. The limited-scale testing involved five pregnant women (aged 25–35) in their third trimester with low-risk pregnancies in Sakatiga Village, Indonesia, between October and November 2025. Participants used the prototype for 15 minute, after which their acceptance scores were measured. Initial acceptance was evaluated using a questionnaire based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).

Results The results showed percentage scores of 99% for Perceived Usefulness (POU), 99% for Perceived Ease of Use (PEU), and 100% for Attitude Toward Using (AOT). The questionnaire consisted of 11 items, with responses measured on a Likert scale; scores were calculated as a percentage of the total possible score for each indicator.

Conclusion In conclusion, a maternity support belt prototype was developed, and initial questionnaire scores among the test group were high. These findings reflect only the perception of initial acceptance; they do not prove that device can prevent or reduce pain, improve quality of life, or guarantee clinical safety and effectiveness.

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