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The Effect of Animated Educational Video to Reduce Anxiety Levels Before Outpatient Medical Abortion: A Randomised
Nuttamon Dejchaiyasak1, Waranyu Lertrat2, Komkrit Aimjirakul3
1Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Objective:
To determine the efficacy of an animated educational video combined with traditional counselling to reduce anxiety levels among pregnant women seeking outpatient medical abortion.
Design:
Randomised controlled trial with two parallel groups.
Setting:
Single centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
Population Or Sample:
60 pregnant women seeking outpatient medical abortion.
Methods:
Participants received either an animated educational video combined with traditional counselling (n = 30) or traditional counselling alone (n = 30).
Main Outcome Measures:
Postintervention anxiety levels were assessed by the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and satisfaction levels were measured by a 5-point Likert-type scale.
Results:
There were no significant differences in demographic characteristics between groups. The postintervention STAI scores were significantly lower in the video group compared to the non-video group (32.70 ± 4.96 vs. 41.47 ± 8.57, p < 0.01). The odds of moderate to severe anxiety were significantly lower in the video group (OR 10.29, 95% CI 2.56-41.37). Patient satisfaction levels were similarly high in both groups (4.92 ± 0.27 vs. 4.85 ± 0.36, p = 0.42).
Conclusions:
Incorporating an animated educational video into traditional counselling effectively reduced anxiety in pregnant women seeking outpatient medical abortion while maintaining high levels of satisfaction with the medical service provided.
