ARTICLE INFO

Article Type

Original Research

Authors

Rajabi-Naeeni   M. (1*)
Farid   M. (1)
Tizvir   A. (1)






(1*) Deputy of Chancellor for Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran

Correspondence

Article History

Received:   May  14, 2015
Accepted:   September 12, 2015
ePublished:   September 17, 2015

ABSTRACT

Aims Raising awareness of pregnant women on danger signs of pregnancy and the postpartum peri-od is essential for decreasing maternal mortality. Selecting proper training methods can help this process. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of education with multi-media software and face-to-face education on pregnant women’s knowledge about danger signs.
Materials & Methods This experimental study was performed on 120 primigravida women who came to health cen-ters in Karaj city. They were selected via convenience sampling, and then randomly allocated to two groups. The first group received face-to-face education and the second group was edu-cated through a multimedia CD. Their knowledge was assessed 10 weeks after the education. Eventually, statistical data were analyzed and compared.
Findings There was no statistically significant difference, in terms of the mean score of knowledge be-tween the two groups 10 weeks after the training. However, mean score of knowledge in-creased significantly in each group after the intervention (P<0.001).
Conclusion This study showed that both multimedia software and face-to-face educational strategies had positive effects on improving knowledge of pregnant women, so it appears education with multimedia software could be recommended instead of face-to-face education.

Keywords: Danger Signs, Face-to-face Education, Pregnant Women, Multimedia Software,

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