The Effect of an Enhancement of Motivational Program on Preterm Birth Prevention Behavior among Women at Risk

Abstract

         The purpose of this pre- experimental research was to compare the preterm birth prevention behaviors before and after receiving the program among pregnant women at risk of preterm labor. The incidence of preterm birth was identified and assessing satisfaction after using the program. Twenty people were selected by purposive sampling from pregnant women who has at least one risk of premature screening who attending at the antenatal clinic of Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital. The research instruments included: the enhancement of motivation Program for Preventing Preterm labor. Tools used to collect information include: a questionnaire on the preterm labor prevention behavior. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.81. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. and t-test. The results revealed that. 1) The risk pregnant women had preterm labor prevention behaviors after participating in the program. (M=83.55, S.D.= 3.66) significantly higher than before joining the program (M=70.45, S.D.=6.47) at the 0.05 level. 2) The incidence of preterm birth in the sample was 5%. 3) High-risk pregnant women satisfied using the program in a good level.

         The result of this Study shown that an Enhancement of Motivational Program on Preterm Birth Prevention Behavior among women at risk. can help pregnant women at risk have better preventive behaviors for premature labor from communication, providing information emphasizing fear of preterm labor until a belief, attitude, that preterm labor is harmful to oneself and the baby. Communication via LINE application consisting of text messaging Voice messages, images, stickers, and videos are stimulating. So that the sample group can learn easily without any time limit. Therefore, nurses should apply the incentive program to promote behaviors to prevent premature labor. to help with appropriate health behaviors It can help prevent and reduce violence.