Development and Pilot Evaluation of an Educational Postpartum Contraception Video

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Health
• Patient Education
• Contraception

Background:

• Postpartum care presents a critical opportunity for family planning education.
• Effective contraceptive counseling is essential for preventing unintended pregnancies.
• Novel educational methods are needed to improve patient understanding and uptake of contraception.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of a video-based educational intervention for postpartum contraception.
• To assess the impact of the video on patients' contraceptive knowledge, confidence, and choices.

Main Methods:

• A prototype video was developed and tested.
• An 8.5-minute educational video was piloted on a postpartum ward with 100 patients.
• Pre- and post-intervention surveys assessed patient knowledge, satisfaction, and feasibility; healthcare provider surveys evaluated workflow integration.

Main Results:

• The video intervention was highly acceptable to patients (86.9% found it likely or extremely likely to be incorporated into routine care).
• Significant increases were observed in contraceptive knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction with chosen contraception (q<0.001).
• Healthcare providers reported minimal workflow disruption (94.7%).

Conclusions:

• Integrating a video-based educational intervention into immediate postpartum care is effective.
• This method enhances patient contraceptive knowledge and satisfaction with minimal disruption to clinical workflow.