Application of video-based health education in improving mother's knowledge and attitudes about behavioral problems among preschool children

Abstract

Objective

To identify the effect of health education using video on mother's knowledge and attitudes about behavior problems among preschool children.

Methods

This research was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test–post-test control group design. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, and it was divided into an intervention group (n = 61) and control group (n = 61). The intervention group was given intervention using a two-dimensional animated video, while the control group used leaflets. Knowledge and attitudes of the mother were measured using a questionnaire. Data analysis used Wilcoxon, Mann–Whitney test, Kruskal–Walli, and logistic regression.

Results

There was a significant difference in knowledge (p = 0.004) and attitude (p = 0.04) of the intervention group (video) compared to the control group (leaflet) with a Cohen value of knowledge (d = 0.67) and attitude (d = 0.55) that indicate a moderate size effect.

Conclusion

Health education using video increase knowledge and attitudes of mothers about the behavior problem of preschool children.