TITLE:
Effects of Health Education with Problem-Based Learning Approaches on the Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Coping Skills of Women with High-Risk Pregnancies in Plateau Areas
AUTHORS:
Ying Wu, Suolang Sezhen, Renqing Yuzhen, Hong Wei, Zhijuan Zhan, Baima Hongying, Yuhong Zhang, Lihong Liu
KEYWORDS:
Plateau Areas, Patients with High-Risk Pregnancies, Problem-Based Learning, Health Education, Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice, Coping Skills
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Nursing,
Vol.14 No.5,
May
22,
2024
ABSTRACT: Objective: Given the unique cultural background, way of life, and physical environment of the Tibetan Plateau, this study aims to investigate the effects of health education using problem-based learning (PBL) approaches on the knowledge, attitude, practice, and coping skills of women with high-risk pregnancies in this region. Methods: 76 high-risk pregnancy cases were enrolled at Tibet’s Linzhi People’s Hospital between September 2023 and April 2024. 30 patients admitted between September 2023 and December 2023 were selected as the control group and were performed with regular patient education. 46 patients admitted between January 2024 and April 2024 were selected as the observation group and were performed regular patient education with problem-based learning approaches. Two groups’ performance on their health knowledge, attitude, practice and coping skills before and after interventions were evaluated, and patient satisfaction were measured at the end of the study. Results: There was no statistical significance (P P P Conclusions: Health education with problem-based learning approaches is worth promoting as it can help high-risk pregnant women in plateau areas develop better health knowledge, attitude and practice and healthier coping skills. Also, it can improve patient sanctification.