Effectiveness of Educational Videos in Improving Mothers’ Attitudes Toward Pneumonia Prevention in Toddlers
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Introduction: Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children under five years old, particularly in developing countries. Mothers play a crucial role in early prevention efforts through improved knowledge and appropriate attitudes. Innovative health education media, such as educational videos, have the potential to enhance mothers’ understanding and attitudes toward pneumonia prevention.
Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of an educational video on pneumonia in improving mothers’ attitudes toward pneumonia prevention among children under five years old.
Methods: This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest with control group approach. The respondents were mothers of children under five, divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received structured pneumonia prevention education through an educational video, while the control group received conventional health counseling. Mothers’ attitudes were measured using a validated questionnaire administered before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests to assess differences in attitude scores before and after the intervention.
Results: The findings revealed a significant improvement in mothers’ attitude scores toward pneumonia prevention in the group that received the educational video, while no significant change was observed in the control group. After the intervention, mothers in the intervention group demonstrated more positive attitudes compared to those in the control group. The mean difference in attitude scores between the two groups after the intervention showed a p-value of 0.002. Statistical analysis indicated a significant difference in mothers’ attitudes toward pneumonia prevention between the intervention and control groups after the educational intervention (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Health educational videos are proven effective in improving mothers’ attitudes toward pneumonia prevention in children under five. This method can serve as an innovative strategy in public health promotion to strengthen pneumonia prevention efforts at the family level.
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