Reproductive Health Education Using Interactive Learning Approach among the University Students

Abstract

Introduction: This study objectives were to evaluate the youth’s knowledge and awareness of reproductive health issues among the Hashemite University students and to measure the effectiveness of the interactive teaching approach in delivering the reproductive health knowledge course. Methods: Quantitative and qualitative research designs were used. The sample was 160 (two cohorts) undergraduate students who enrolled in the reproductive health course during two semesters at the Hashemite University. Quantitative data was collected from the students before and after receiving a reproductive health course. Qualitative data was collected through focus group discussions. Results: The study results showed an improvement in the reproductive health awareness level of students. There was a statistically significant increase in the total score of knowledge between the pretest (M = 19.97, SD = 3.89) and posttest (M = 21.65, SD = 4.03) for the first cohort at p =.00. There was a statistically significant increase in the total score of knowledge between pretest (M = 19.33, SD = 2.89) and posttest (M = 20.66, SD = 5.78) for the 2nd cohort at p =.00. Qualitative data revealed that the students were very interested in the reproductive health course and found it very useful for themselves, their families, friends, and society. Conclusion: The interactive learning approach was useful in teaching reproductive health course and increased university students’ awareness regarding reproductive health topics, which were important for students. It was recommended by students to teach reproductive health course to other students in all universities using interactive learning.