Healthy Tadulako Journal (Jurnal Kesehatan Tadulako)
Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026)

The Effect of Educational Interventions Through Animated Video and Booklet on Parents’ Knowledge Regarding Cognitive Stimulation in Preschool-Aged Children

Divya Adelia (School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Ferika Indarwati (School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Rahmah Rahmah (School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Istinengtyas Tirta Suminar (School of Nursing, Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

Background: Cognitive stimulation supports preschool children's learning and development, yet parents may need accessible guidance for providing age appropriate stimulation at home. Objective: To evaluate whether education using an animated video combined with a booklet was associated with greater short-term improvement in parents' knowledge of cognitive stimulation than leaflet education. Methods: A quasi experimental pretest posttest control group study included 120 parents recruited purposively from different early childhood education institutions (60 intervention; 60 control). The intervention group received a 2-minute animated video plus booklet for one week, whereas the control group received a leaflet. Knowledge was scored from 0 to 25. Results: Mean knowledge increased from 11.72±3.17 to 18.03±3.31 in the intervention group and from 11.27±3.93 to 13.52±3.37 in the control group. The between group difference in mean change was 4.06 points (95% CI, 3.25-4.87; p<0.001; Cohen d=1.14). Conclusion: The multimedia intervention was associated with a larger short-term knowledge gain than leaflet education, although nonrandom site allocation limits causal interpretation.

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Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Healthy Tadulako Journal (Jurnal Kesehatan Tadulako) merupakan media komunikasi dan publikasi ilmiah di bidang ilmu kesehatan yang diterbitkan oleh Unit Penjaminan Mutu Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tadulako yang. Jurnal ini terbit secara berkala 4 kali dalam setahun (Januari, April, Juli dan ...