The Effectiveness of Education with Audio Visual Media on Mother’s Knowledge and Attitudes About Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Aetiology

Abstract

Background: Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. It can cause liver failure. Health education plays an important role as one of the promotive and preventive efforts of acute hepatitis by increasing mother’s knowledge and attitudes. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of education with audio visual media on mother’s knowledge and attitudes about acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in Ulak Karang Selatan Area, Padang City. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with non-equivalent control group design. This study was conducted in two Posyandu namely Posyandu Cinta Sehat 11 and Posyandu Cinta Sehat 16 which began in June 2022 to June 2023. Sample selection was carried out using consecutive sampling technique. The total sample was 35 people in each group. Results: The results showed that there was a difference in the mean posttest of mother’s knowledge between intervention group and control group (p<0.001). Mean gain of mother’s knowledge in intervention group was significantly different from control group (p<0.001). There was a difference in the mean posttest of mother’s attitude between intervention group and control group (p<0.001). Mean gain of mother’s attitude in intervention group was significantly different from control group (p<0.001). Conclusion: Education with audio visual media was proven effective in improving mother’s knowledge and attitudes about acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology. Health workers at Ulak Karang Health Center can use audio visual media as a tool in providing effective health education to improve mother’s knowledge and attitudes about acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in their working area. Keywords: [Acute Hepatitis, Attitudes, Audio Visual, Knowledge]