Effectiveness of a theory-based postpartum sexual health education program on women's contraceptive use: a randomized controlled trial
Lee, J.Tao.; Tsai, J.Ling.; Tsou, T.Shan.; Chen, M.Chi.
Contraception 84(1): 48-56
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1879-0518 PMID: 21664510 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2010.11.008Document Number: 221587
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a refined theory-based Interactive Postpartum Sexual Health Education Program to enhance postpartum women's effective contraceptive behavior. Participants (N=250) were randomized to three groups. Experimental Group A received our intervention program via strategies that matched participants' learning preparedness, as determined by the transtheoretical model. Experimental Group B received only a pamphlet. The control group received routine education. Only Group A received health education. Data were collected at baseline, 3 days, 2 months and 3 months postpartum. Women who received theory-based postpartum sexual health education program had significantly greater contraceptive self-efficacy and were more likely to choose more effective contraceptive methods at 2 months postpartum than women in the routine teaching and interactive pamphlet-only groups. Our theory-based Interactive Postpartum Sexual Health Education Program enhanced postpartum women's contraceptive self-efficacy and effective contraceptive behavior.
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