Table 1 Outline of the prenatal education intervention program
| Session | Topic | Duration | Format | Teaching strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| knowledge on prenatal anxiety |
1. Welcome and orientation to the program 2. Introduction of prenatal anxiety 3. Adverse effects of prenatal anxiety 4. Discussion and feedback |
60 min 10 min | Lecture |
PowerPoint lecture Video presentation |
| Knowledge on maternal age-related maternal and fetal risks |
1. Risk for mothers and fetus 2. Identification of abnormal symptoms 3. Risk prevention strategies 4. Case study 5. Discussion and feedback |
60 min 10 min | Lecture |
PowerPoint lecture, Video presentation, Case-based learning |
| Knowledge on psychological relaxation strategies |
1. Psychological relaxation strategies 2. Progressive muscle relaxation training 3. Case study 4. Discussion and feedback |
60 min 10 min | Lecture |
PowerPoint lecture, Video presentation, Case-based learning |
| Knowledge on use of medication during pregnancy |
1. Experience during medication uses 2. A short test on medication uses 3. Medication sensitivity during pregnancy 4. Medication information acquisition, understanding and evaluation 5. Case study 6. Discussion and feedback |
60 min 10 min | Lecture |
PowerPoint lecture, Video presentation, Case-based learning Problem-based learning |
| Knowledge on labor and childbirth |
1. Indication of labor onset 2. Physical and psychological preparation for birth 3. Labor process and skills 4. Discussion and feedback 5. Summary of prenatal education program |
40 min 10 min 10 min | Lecture |
PowerPoint lecture, Video presentation, |