Effects of Health Education Programs on the Health of Rural Pregnant Women in China

Effects of Health Education Programs on Maternal Health Literacy, Health-promoting Behaviors and Empowerment of Rural Pregnant Women in China

The aim of this study is to design, introduce, conduct, and evaluate health education programs to improve maternal health literacy, health-promoting behaviors, and empowerment of pregnant women in China.

After being informed about the study and potential risks, the quasi-experimental study will be conducted. All the pregnant women who meet the inclusion criteria will be marked as numbers in the first inspection time of the second trimester. And then the odd number will be assigned to an intervention group, while the even number will be distributed to the control group which ensures that they have an equal chance of receiving the intervention.The interventions of the control group will receive the routine health education proposed by relevant experts in China which are chosen by the Chinse Medical Association. The interventions of the intervention group will receive routine health education and individual counsel on health-promoting behaviours based on the health promotion model .

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult pregnant women;
2. Basic reading and comprehension skills;
3. Can use WeChat app;
4. Can complete all evaluations;
5. Willing to receive guidance and change.
6. The home address shown on the identification card is in a rural area.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Threatened abortion;
2. Premature rupture of membranes;
3. Serious complication;
4. Be absent from health education more than 2 times;
5. Have psychic or mental problems.