Design and evaluation of a breastfeeding course based on health belief model

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20230302-00202

Abstract

Abstract: The health belief model (HBM) suggests that whether an individual will perform healthy behaviors primarily depends on the strength of their beliefs. This study designed breastfeeding course based on HBM and evaluated the education effect.128 students from Hzngzhou Medical College who took this course in 2022 were enrolled. The breastfeeding course was implemented and the education effect was evaluated through a learning feedback survey, breastfeeding knowledge tests, breastfeeding-supportive group action and the breastfeeding promotion intention scale (BPIS). The results showed that 90(73.2%) students were very satisfied with the course and 106(86.2%) students found it very rewarding to attend the course. The students' knowledge score was (78.22±10.13),breastfeeding-supportive group action score was (80.83±11.49) and BPIS score was (63.55±8.51) (total sore is 70). In conclusion, the breastfeeding course based on HBM has been widely recognized by students and has achieved good teaching results in mastery of breastfeeding knowledge and improvement of intention to promote breastfeeding, which is worth further promotion.

Key words: Breast feeding, Course development, Education effect, Healthcare students, Health belief model, Learning feedback

CLC Number:

Yu Mengting, Liu Zhongping, Weng Qianying,Ying Yin, Xu Mengyan. Design and evaluation of a breastfeeding course based on health belief model[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education, 2024, 44(1): 14-18, DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20230302-00202.

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