Effectiveness of short video education on primigravida's knowledge of colostrum benefits at Puskesmas Kelayan Timur, Banjarmasin

Background: Suboptimal breastfeeding practices, often stemming from inadequate maternal knowledge and cultural misconceptions, contribute significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. This is particularly prevalent among primigravida women, who lack prior experience. In areas like Kelayan Timur, Banjarmasin, where early initiation of breastfeeding coverage is critically low (36.4%), innovative educational interventions are urgently needed. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a short video education intervention in improving knowledge about the benefits of colostrum among primigravida women. Method: A pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed. A total of 15 primigravida women from Puskesmas Kelayan Timur were recruited via accidental sampling. Participants completed a validated 6-item knowledge questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha = 0.753), watched a 60-second educational video about colostrum benefits, and immediately retook the questionnaire. Knowledge was categorized as poor (