Comparison of the effect of face-to-face and self-education methods on promotion of awareness of neonatal jaundice among pregnant women

Abstract

Background: Health education is the most essential activity in health promotion; several methods are used for health promotion. This study aimed to compare the effect of face-to-face and self-education methods on promotion of awareness of jaundice among pregnant women. Methods: In this field trial study, 100 pregnant women were selected from Isfahan City health centers, Iran, during 2015-16 and randomly divided in to two groups educated about jaundice using face-to-face and self-education methods, respectively. Awareness level was evaluated before and after intervention and compared between the two groups. Findings: The mean changes of awareness level in the self-education and face-to-face groups were 5.06 ± 1.00 and 10.10 ± 1.40, respectively; change in the scale of awareness of jaundice in face-to-face group was statistically higher (P = 0.008). Conclusion: Applying face to face method is more effective for promotion of health awareness. So, using this method is recommended for improvement of awareness level among pregnant women. More studies are recommended in this field. © 2017, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.