Investigation the effectiveness of self-care education based on the Seven-Step Learning Cycle (7E) on health literacy, distress, and self-concept of pregnant women referring to health care centers

Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of self-care education based on the seven-step learning cycle on pregnancy health literacy, pregnancy concerns, and self-concept of pregnant women referring to health care centers Methods The present study was a quasi-experimental study with two test and control groups using a pre-test and post-test method. The research sample consisted of 100 healthy mothers referring to health care centers. All the participants completed demographic, Maternal Literacy, Pregnancy Distress and the Beck Self-Concept Questionnaires before and after the intervention. The intervention was conducted based on the Seven-step Learning Cycle on the test group. Results The results showed a statistically significant difference in the mean score of distress, self-concept and health literacy in the test group (p-value = 0.000). however, there was no statistically significant difference between the scored before and after the intervention of this group in the distress questionnaire (p value = 0.803) and self-concept (p-value = 0.553), but this difference was also significant in the health literacy of the control group (p-value = 0.005). Conclusion According to the results, it is necessary to hold educational classes and workshops using new educational models for pregnant mothers.