# The Impact of Robot-Assisted Digital Education on Prenatal Women's Health Literacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

## TL;DR

A study found that robot-assisted digital education helps reduce anxiety and improve health knowledge in pregnant women with gestational diabetes.

## Contribution

This is the first randomized trial showing robot-assisted education's benefits for prenatal women's health literacy and anxiety.

## Key findings

- Robot-assisted education significantly reduced anxiety in pregnant women with gestational diabetes.
- Participants in the robot-assisted group showed higher satisfaction and improved health literacy.
- The experimental group demonstrated greater acceptance of technology compared to the control group.

## Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a robot-assisted digital education method in reducing anxiety and promoting healthy behaviors among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Design: A randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the impact of robot-assisted health education with conventional video-based education.

Participants: A total of 66 pregnant women from a single hospital were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 32) or the control group (n = 34).

Outcomes: The primary outcome was the reduction of anxiety levels. Secondary outcomes included health education satisfaction, health literacy, and acceptance of technology.

Results: The results indicated that the robot-assisted digital education method significantly reduced anxiety levels among pregnant women. Additionally, participants in the experimental group reported higher satisfaction with health education, improved health literacy, and greater acceptance of technology compared to the control group.

Conclusion: This study highlights the potential benefits of integrating robotic technology into health education for pregnant women. In the global information age, the findings provide valuable insights for educators and researchers in medical institutions aiming to enhance long-term health education through innovative digital tools.

Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT06999421