Effect of educational intervention on preventive behaviors of brucellosis among health volunteers in Rafsanjan city: Application of health belief model
نویسندگان
1 Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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3 Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
4 Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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چکیده
BACKGROUND: Human brucellosis can be a source of problems that affect public health, social, andeconomic well‑being of the world’s population. This study was conducted with the aim of determiningthe effect of Educational Intervention (EI) based on Health Belief Model (HBM) on preventive behaviorsagainst brucellosis in Health Volunteers (HVs) in Rafsanjan.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Randomly, 104 HVs, in the intervention and control group,participated in a quasi‑randomized, controlled experimental study. Variables were evaluated beforeand 1 month after intervention. In the intervention group, the educational program was conductedwith lecture, group discussion, showing movies and related photos, booklets, and pamphlets. Theprogram included five 45‑min sessions that developed regarding the beliefs and constructs ofHBM about brucellosis and its prevention methods. Data regarding HBM constructs and preventivebehavior were collected using the questionnaire with 100 items by the self‑report method. Finally,the data were entered into the SPSS software version 16.0, and statistical tests such as Chi‑square,independent and paired t‑test, Mann–Whitney, and Wilcoxon test were used for the data analysisat the significant level of 0.05.RESULTS: Prior to the intervention, the mean score of the HBM constructs and preventive behaviorsbetween the two groups did not differ significantly, but 1 month later, in the intervention groupincreased significantly compared to the control group (P < 0.05).CONCLUSION: We recommend to health authorities and health‑care providers to use HBM in EIsto create susceptibility, increase perceived severity and benefits, promote self‑efficacy, uses cueto action, as well as reduce behavioral barriers, and ultimately adopt health‑promoting behaviors.
