ผลของโปรแกรมการสอนผ่านสื่อออนไลน์เพื่อป้องกันภาวะโลหิตจางต่อความรู้ และพฤติกรรมการรับประทานอาหารและยาของสตรีตั้งครรภ์ ที่รับบริการฝากครรภ์ในโรงพยาบาลส่องดาว

Chanthida Nimitkul; Nittaya Panngam; Sutin Chanaboon

Authors

Chanthida Nimitkul Faculty of Nursing, Khon Kaen University
Nittaya Panngam Faculty of Nursing, Khon Kaen University
Sutin Chanaboon Faculty of Public Health, Sirindhon College of Public Health Khon Kean, Praboromarajchanok Institute

Keywords:

online health education, anemia in pregnancy, pregnant women, dietary and supplement behaviors

Abstract

Introduction: Anemia during pregnancy is a significant public health concem that affects both mothers and fetuses. The primary factors contributing to anemia include poor dietary habits and inadequate intake of iron supplements, which may result from a lack of understanding about their importance.

Research objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an online health education program on the knowledge, dietary habits and supplement intake behaviors among pregnant women.

Research methodology: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at the antenatal care clinic of Songdao Hospital. Thirty-four pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria were consecutively sampled and equally assigned to an experimental group (n = 17) and a control group (n = 17). The intervention, developed based on Bandura's Theory, was delivered via the LINE application in addition to routine nursing care, while the control group received only routine care. Data were collected using a knowledge assessment on anemia (Cronbach's alpha .70, Content Validity Index 1) and a behavior questionnaire on dietary and supplement intake (Cronbach's alpha .92, Content Validity Index 1). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, Wilcoxon matched-pair signed-rank test, McNemar Chi-square, and Chi-square tests.

Results: The experimental group had significantly higher knowledge scores and improved dietary and supplement intake behaviors compared to their pre-test scores and the control group (p < .05).

Conclusions: The online health education program is effective in enhancing knowledge and promoting healthier dietary and supplement intake behaviors among pregnant women.

Implications: Integrating online health education programs into antenatal care services can enhance maternal health promotion.

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