Effects of interactive teaching on university students’ knowledge and attitude toward reproductive health: a pilot study in Jordan

Abstract

BackgroundYouths in Jordan lack knowledge related to reproductive health (RH). Interactive teaching methods showed positive results in enhancing health awareness and adopting healthy practices among students.ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to examine the usefulness of interactive teaching in promoting health awareness of RH among nonmedical university students in Jordan.MethodsWe employed a quasi-experimental one group pretest and posttest design for a purposive sample of 210 students (18–24 years). Knowledge and attitudes regarding RH issues were assessed using a questionnaire developed by the researchers.ResultsA significant improvement in students’ knowledge and attitudes toward RH was evident. Female students had higher scores on knowledge than male students in the pretest; this difference was smaller in the posttest. Also, female students had significantly more positive attitudes toward RH in pretest than males, although this difference vanished in the posttest. Study results indicated that students benefit from study intervention regardless their gender.ConclusionIntegrating RH into university’s curriculum coupled with interactive learning approach is a powerful way to promote RH awareness among youths.

How Jordanian and Syrian youth conceptualise their sexual and reproductive health needs: a visual exploration using concept mapping

“…Expanding the availability of educational programmes for youth in Jordan could help reduce the shame and fear associated with such topics. Nascent attempts are underway to introduce comprehensive sexual education into Jordanian schools and universities (Ali et al 2018); however, sexual education remains a highly contentious matter. Considerable effort is still required to sensitise policy makers, community and religious leaders and other key stakeholders of the value of providing SRH information and services to youth.…”

Impact of educational games on academic outcomes of students in the Degree in Nursing

“…In order to improve this aspect, it is necessary to involve students in their learning process in an active manner, away from the passive attitude of master classes, and supported by oral and written reflection [16]. Debates, brainstorming, group discussions and open questions represent some of the interactive methods that can be included in the educational practice so as to promote learning [17]. Another interesting measure would be the creation of small work groups, in which a guided learning oriented to specific needs could be developed [18].…”

Effects of a health education intervention on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non‐communicable diseases among undergraduate students in Jordan

“…This gender difference could be explained from societal and cultural perspectives that Jordanian women generally hold more caring roles for ill family members (Shaheen et al., 2015) and may seek more information regarding diseases and treatment modalities. Jordanian females were reported to be more aware of hypertension and reproductive health (Ali et al., 2018; Jaddou et al., 2011). This gender difference regarding CNCD knowledge should be taken into consideration when providing health education to young adults.…”

“…Evidence suggests that health education about CNCDs is effective in improving university students’ knowledge, attitudes and healthy lifestyle behaviours (Abdo et al., 2019; Belogianni & Baldwin, 2019; Nayak et al., 2016; Selvam et al., 2017). In this regard, using an interactive approach can help students better engage in learning healthy lifestyles (Ali et al., 2018; Alsaraireh & Darawad, 2019; Joh et al., 2017). The effectiveness of health education was evaluated by two Jordanian studies, revealing a positive effect on improving healthy nutritional habits (Abu‐Moghli et al., 2010) and on improving knowledge, attitudes and practices on BC and breast self‐examination among university students (Alsaraireh & Darawad, 2019).…”