The Effectiveness of a Nursing Intervention Model for Preventing Preterm Birth on the Incidence of Preterm Delivery and Maternal Safety in Hua Chang Subdistrict, Chaturaphak Phiman District, Roi Et Province

Authors

  • Sasathon Chantakham Chaturaphak Phiman

Keywords:

Pregnant women, Preterm birth, Surveillance system

Abstract

Purposes: To assess the local situation, develop, and evaluate a nursing model for preterm-birth prevention among pregnant women in Hua Chang Subdistrict, Chaturaphak Phiman District, Roi Et Province.

Study design: Action Research.

Materials and Methods: This action research, conducted from January to June 2025, engaged three groups of key informants: (1) pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) during the situation-analysis phase (n=5) and the model-development phase (n=22); (2) healthcare providers at Chaturaphak Phiman Hospital (n=14); and (3) core stakeholders involved in model development (n=6). Data were collected using a preterm-birth risk screening tool and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test, while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.

Main finding:  Situation analysis revealed multilevel gaps spanning the pre-hospital, hospital, and post-hospital continuum of care. The developed nursing model comprised five components: (1) structured education and a prevention handbook; (2) assessment of understanding and individualized risk-reduction planning; (3) follow-up and reinforcement of preventive behaviors; (4) systematic risk screening and questionnaire assessment; and (5) continuous monitoring with village health volunteer participation. The most common preterm-birth risk factor was prior uterine surgery, including cesarean section (27.27%). After implementation, mean knowledge scores regarding preterm-birth surveillance and prevention significantly improved (mean difference = 2.98; 95% CI: 2.37–3.58; p < .001). No preterm births were observed during the post-implementation period (0.00%). Satisfaction among healthcare providers, volunteers, and pregnant women was rated at the highest level.

Conclusion and recommendations: The developed nursing model effectively strengthened preterm-birth surveillance and prevention in a community hospital context. Its structured, collaborative, and continuity-of-care approach demonstrates high potential for scale-up and integration into routine maternal health services across similar healthcare settings.

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2025-11-24

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Chantakham S. The Effectiveness of a Nursing Intervention Model for Preventing Preterm Birth on the Incidence of Preterm Delivery and Maternal Safety in Hua Chang Subdistrict, Chaturaphak Phiman District, Roi Et Province. J Res Health Inno Dev [internet]. 2025 Nov. 24 [cited 2026 Feb. 28];6(3):420-36. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jrhi/article/view/284137