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Assessment of parent education methods for infant immunization
G L Bjornson1, D W Scheifele, R Gold
1Vaccine Evaluation Center, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. gbjornson@wpog.childhosp.bc.ca
Canadian Journal of Public Health = Revue Canadienne De Sante Publique
|February 12, 1998
Summary
Instructional videos and oral presentations are equally effective for educating parents on infant immunization. Both methods significantly improved knowledge, demonstrating their value in prenatal settings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Health Communication
- Public Health
Background:
- Parental understanding of infant immunization is crucial for vaccine uptake.
- Traditional methods of health education may have varying levels of effectiveness.
- Assessing novel educational tools is important for improving public health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of an instructional video versus an oral presentation in informing parents about infant immunization.
- To evaluate parental knowledge gain regarding infant immunization post-intervention.
Main Methods:
- Core infant immunization information was developed into both a video and a scripted oral presentation.
- Prenatal classes were randomized to receive either the video or oral presentation.
- Pre- and post-test questionnaires assessed knowledge, with scores compared using Fisher's exact test.
Main Results:
- A total of 227 participants (102 men, 124 women) completed the study.
- Both groups showed similar baseline knowledge and demographics.
- Post-intervention knowledge scores significantly increased in both groups but did not differ significantly between the video and oral presentation groups.
Conclusions:
- Instructional videos and oral presentations are equally effective in conveying essential infant immunization information to parents in a prenatal setting.
- Both educational formats enhance parental knowledge regarding childhood vaccinations.