The Effect of Health Education Program on Knowledge and Practice in Postpartum Primiparous Women

Abstract

Background: Postpartum is a transitional period in life. Changes in both physical and mental aspects may cause anxiety. Especially mothers after giving birth to their first pregnancy. Lack of knowledge, confidence, and experience in taking care of yourself And that's right baby It can cause fear and anxiety, as well as complications for one's own health.

Objectives: To compare the mean scores on knowledge levels of mothers on how to behave after giving birth in their first pregnancy between groups that received a knowledge program on how to behave after giving birth. and the group receiving standard nursing care.

Materials and Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental research. The sample group consisted of 60 first-time postpartum women who received services at Phatthalung Hospital. Purposeful selection was performed. Divided into experimental groups and the control group, 30 patients per group. The control group received standard nursing care. The experimental group received an educational program on how to behave after giving birth. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t- test statistics.

Results: Mothers after giving birth in their first pregnancy receive a program to provide knowledge on how to behave after giving birth. The knowledge level of self-care was significantly higher than the group receiving normal nursing care (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Educational program on how to behave after giving birth Helps mothers after their first pregnancy have a higher average score of knowledge in taking care of themselves.