Effects of using an active learning model in parents' schools for pregnant women in prenatal clinics. Health Promoting Hospital Health Center 7, Khon Kaen

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study employed a one-group pretest-posttest design to investigate the effects of an active learning model implemented in a parent education program for pregnant women. Conducted at the Antenatal Clinic of Health Promotion Hospital, Health Center No. 7, Khon Kaen, the study involved self-directed learning through short video clips accessed via Google Forms. The aim was to compare the average knowledge scores of pregnant women before and after participating in the active learning model and to evaluate their satisfaction with the model. The study was conducted from May to June 2024. The sample comprised 50 pregnant women who visited the antenatal clinic for the first time with a gestational age of no more than 12 weeks. Data were collected using a knowledge test and a satisfaction survey. Descriptive statistics and paired-samples t-tests were used for data analysis. The results indicated that the knowledge scores of pregnant women who participated in the active learning model were significantly higher post-intervention compared to pre-intervention (p < 0.05). The overall satisfaction with the content, comprehension, and format of the active learning model was rated very high (M = 4.84, SD = 0.37). Recommendations include incorporating the active learning model into antenatal clinics as an option for pregnant women who are unable to attend in-person classes, and developing a standardized package of the active learning program for use across hospitals to ensure continuous learning opportunities for pregnant women.