Matlabi M, Mohammadzadeh F, Poorshafei F, Dehghan M. The effect of education based on the health belief model on factors influencing preventive behaviors against exposure to pesticides in farmers. JRHMS 2024; 3 (2) :59-66
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Improper use of pesticides leads to many health problems among farmers, especially in developing countries such as Iran. This study was conducted to assess the constructs of the Health Belief Model in adopting preventive behaviors related to pesticide use among farmers in Fayzabad County. This interventional study was a quasi-experimental design with a control group and included 100 farmers selected through two-stage cluster sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire with confirmed validity and reliability, and the educational intervention was implemented based on the mentioned model. Data were collected immediately and one month after the educational intervention and were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 22 through Chi-square and Kruskal–Wallis statistical tests. The two groups showed no significant difference in demographic characteristics. Based on the results, after the educational intervention, the mean scores of the Health Belief Model constructs (perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, self-efficacy, and behavior) in the intervention group showed a significant increase compared to the control group (P<0.001). Considering the cost-effectiveness and the positive impact of the Health Belief Model on preventive behaviors related to pesticide exposure among farmers, designing and implementing a comprehensive strategic program to promote safe behaviors is essential.
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عمومى دریافت: 1404/11/28 | پذیرش: 1404/11/28 | انتشار: 1404/12/9