The Application Program of Self Care and Social Support in Teenage Pregnancy: Nikhom Kham Soi Hospital, Nikhom Kham Soi District, Mukdahan Province

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study purposed to investigate the effect of self-care program application on social support theory as a guideline for the program of antenatal care service at Nikom Kham Soi Hospital. The intervention consisted of a health promotion program and a mother and child health manual. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected by questionnaire and interview between June and August 2018. Eleven participants of each group were selected by purposive criteria. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics: frequency, percentage, mean, and inferential statistics: nonparametric (Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test). The study found that subjects had an average score of self-care behaviors before the experiment at a moderate level. After the experiment, the self-care behavior scores were at a good level which higher than before experiment significantly in each aspect and overall. It was clear that, the successful factor was the participatory learning activities among pregnant women, family and husbands by applying self-care programs. This program impacted the learning and practical skills. Moreover, home visits were supported the environmental adjustment and promoted the appropriate self-care for teenage pregnant.