Nam Joo Je; So Young Choi

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Effects of Web-based Preconception Health Promotion Program for Couples about to be Married: Nam Joo Je, So Young Choi; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2016;46(5):720-732.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2016.46.5.720
Published online: October 31, 2016

¹Department of Nursing, Gyeongju University, Gyeongju, Korea.

²College of Nursing·Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.

Address reprint requests to: Choi, So Young. College of Nursing, Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, 816-15, Jinjudaero, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52727, Korea. Tel: +82-55-772-8241, Fax: +82-55-772-8209, css4214@gnu.ac.kr

• Received: April 15, 2016 • Revised: July 28, 2016 • Accepted: July 28, 2016

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Abstract

Purpose
This study was done to develop a Web-based preconception health promotion program to improve preconception health promotion awareness, perceived benefits, perceived self-efficacy and health behavior, and to reduce perceived barriers in couples about to be married.
Methods
Participants were assigned to the experimental group (n=26 couples) or control group (n=25 couples). This program was comprised of a six hour Web-based lecture series which was given to the experimental group over a four week period.
Results
Results for the two groups showed: 1) a significant difference in preconception health promotion awareness in men (self-perception: z=-3.62, p <.001 content: F=18.49, p <.001) and in women (self-perception: z=-2.89, p =.004 content F=36.93, p <.001), 2) a significant difference in perceived benefits in men (z=-3.09, p =.002), and in women (F=6.38, p =.004), 3) a significant difference in perceived barriers in men (F=3.64, p =.030), and in women (F=11.36, p <.001), 4) a significant difference in perceived self-efficacy in men (F=12.16, p <.001), but no significant difference in women (F=1.93, p =.166), 5) a significant difference in health promoting behavior in men (F=16.31, p <.001), and in women (F=10.99, p =.001).
Conclusion
The results of this study show that the program is an effective nursing intervention in couples about to be married. Therefore, this program can be useful in encouraging health-promoting behavior for couples about to be married.
Keywords: Health Promotion; Health Behavior; Preconception Care

^*This manuscript is based on a part of the first author’s dissertation from Gyeongsang National University

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Table 1

Contents of Web-based Preconception Health Promotion Program

Table 2

Homogeneity Test of General Characteristics and Variables (N=102)

^*Fisher’s exact test; ^†Mann-Whitney test; PHPA=Preconception health promotion awareness.

Table 3

Differences between Groups in Preconception Health Promotion Awareness (self-perception awareness) and Perceived Benefits between Groups (N=102)

Exp.=Experimental group; Cont.=Control group; Posttest 1=Right after intervention trails ended; Posttest 2=4 weeks after intervention trails ended

Mann-Whitney test: =0.025

Table 4

Differences in Preconception Health Promotion Awareness (content awareness), Perceived Benefits, Perceived Barriers and Perceived Self-Efficacy and Health Promoting Behavior between Groups (N=102)

Exp.=Experimental group; Cont.=Control group; Posttest 1=right after intervention trails ended; Posttest 2=4 weeks after intervention trails ended

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Effects of Web-based Preconception Health Promotion Program for Couples about to be Married

J Korean Acad Nurs. 2016;46(5):720-732. Published online October 31, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2016.46.5.720

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Table 1

Contents of Web-based Preconception Health Promotion Program

Table 2

Homogeneity Test of General Characteristics and Variables (N=102)

^*Fisher’s exact test; ^†Mann-Whitney test; PHPA=Preconception health promotion awareness.

Table 3

Differences between Groups in Preconception Health Promotion Awareness (self-perception awareness) and Perceived Benefits between Groups (N=102)

Exp.=Experimental group; Cont.=Control group; Posttest 1=Right after intervention trails ended; Posttest 2=4 weeks after intervention trails ended

Mann-Whitney test: =0.025

Table 4

Differences in Preconception Health Promotion Awareness (content awareness), Perceived Benefits, Perceived Barriers and Perceived Self-Efficacy and Health Promoting Behavior between Groups (N=102)

Exp.=Experimental group; Cont.=Control group; Posttest 1=right after intervention trails ended; Posttest 2=4 weeks after intervention trails ended

Table 1 Contents of Web-based Preconception Health Promotion Program

Table 2 Homogeneity Test of General Characteristics and Variables (N=102)

^*Fisher’s exact test; ^†Mann-Whitney test; PHPA=Preconception health promotion awareness.

Table 3 Differences between Groups in Preconception Health Promotion Awareness (self-perception awareness) and Perceived Benefits between Groups (N=102)

Exp.=Experimental group; Cont.=Control group; Posttest 1=Right after intervention trails ended; Posttest 2=4 weeks after intervention trails ended

Mann-Whitney test: =0.025

Table 4 Differences in Preconception Health Promotion Awareness (content awareness), Perceived Benefits, Perceived Barriers and Perceived Self-Efficacy and Health Promoting Behavior between Groups (N=102)

Exp.=Experimental group; Cont.=Control group; Posttest 1=right after intervention trails ended; Posttest 2=4 weeks after intervention trails ended