scholarly journals Application of BASNEF model in students training regarding cutaneous leishmaniasis prevention behaviors: a school-based quasi experimental study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gholamreza Alizadeh ◽  
Hossein Shahnazi ◽  
Akbar Hassanzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Endemic Areas

Abstract Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is endemic in 98 countries, and 350 million people are at risk of the disease worldwide. In endemic areas, conducting educational interventions is necessary to change preventive behaviors of CL. This study aimed to investigate the effect of an educational intervention based on the BASNEF model on CL preventive behavior in students. Methods The present quasi-experimental study examined 80 students living in endemic areas of leishmaniasis in Isfahan province, Iran based on the BASNEF model. The required data were collected twice before and two months after the educational intervention based on a questionnaire whose validity and reliability had been already proven in other studies. The intervention was performed in three educational sessions for the students in the intervention group and 1 educational session for teachers and parents. Data were analyzed by SPSS (VER26) using the chi-square test, independent t-test, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and Paired t-test. Results After intervention, the mean scores of Knowledge (P < 0.001), attitude (P = 0.02), subjective norms (P = 0.04), behavioral intention (P < 0.001), and behavior (P = 0.02) indicated significant differences between the intervention and control groups, but an increase in mean scores of enabling factors was not significant (P = 0. 93). Conclusions Providing students with the educational intervention based on the BASNEF model improve their ability to the extent that they transmit these educations to their family members, which would be effective in preventing and controlling CL in leishmaniasis-prone areas. Trial registration Name: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials. Registration number: IRCT20201024049131N1. Registration date: 2020–11-20. Registration timing: prospective.

scholarly journals The effect of educational intervention based on BASNEF model for reducing internet addiction among female students: a quasi-experimental study

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Batol Gholamian ◽  
Hossein Shahnazi ◽  
Akbar Hassanzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Female Students ◽  
T Test ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Adolescents and students are encountered with a challenge so-called “internet Addiction”. This issue affects both their physical and mental health, as well as their academic, social, and family performance. The aim of the current research is to determine the impact of educational intervention. To achieve this aim, BASNEF is utilized to reduce the excessive use of the internet by students. Methods This quasi-experimental study was implemented on 120 high school female students in Shahrekord (west of Iran), which were addicted to the internet. Paticipants was randomly divided into two groups of control and intervention. For data collection before and after the intervention, the standard Yang internet Addiction Questionnaire and BASNEF researcher-developed Questionnaire were used. Educational intervention for mothers was conducted in one session (as the most important subjective norm) and for students in two sessions. This method was based on BASNEF construct. Then, data were analyzed using SPSS-20 and chi-square test, Mann-Whitney test, independent t-test, and paired t-test. Results After the education intervention, the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and enabling factors in the intervention group were significantly different from the control group (p < 0.001). In Post-test assessment, the intervention group revealed a significant decrease, in terms of using the internet (based on the time). (p < 0.001). Conclusions The results of this study revealed that BASNEF and its related constructs was a suitable framework to design the educational interventions in order to reduce the extreme use of internet in students. Applying of this model can be a cognitive and intellectual framework that affects students’ internet use behavior.

scholarly journals Effect of a Mobile Application intervention on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Related to Healthy Marriage among Youth in Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahebjan Torkian ◽  
Firoozeh Mostafavi ◽  
Asiyeh Pirzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
T Test ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Educational Models ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background:Pre-marriage counseling coupled with enriching the couple's relationships skills can lead to better relationships. New approaches and programs are being developed today to improve youth skills. Mobile app education is one of the new educational models in this field. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mobile app intervention on knowledge, attitude and practice of youth for healthy marriage.Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted in 2019 on 88 young people (44 couples) who were selected by convenience sampling from youth referred to the premarital counseling center of Falavarjan city (Isfahan). At first, the pre-marriage skills training and counseling app was designed and produced, then this app was installed on the intervention group's cellphone. Data were collected using questionnaire based on the content of the app and its validity and reliability were confirmed. Data were analyzed using SPSS (20) and paired t-test and independent t-test were applied. Results:The mean (SD) of couples' age was 21.11 (5.06) years. The results showed that after installation of educational consulting app in the intervention group, the mean score of knowledge (P = 0.001), attitude (P = 0.001), and practice (P = 0.001) after intervention were significantly higher than before the intervention. Conclusion: The results of the study showed that using mobile-based educational and counseling app increases couples' knowledge, attitude and practice in pre-marital education. Therefore, it is recommended that this type of education (mobile app) be used to promote pre-marriage education classes.

Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention to Participation in Physical Activity: A quasi-experimental model-based study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeideh Shahsavari ◽  
Sakineh dadipoor ◽  
Mohtasham Ghaffari ◽  
Ali Safari-Moradabadi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to assess readiness to become or stay physically active according to the Stages of Change Model.Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on 100 women working in the healthcare centres of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The sampling method is clustering in type. The subjects were assigned into two groups of intervention and control. The collected data were analysed by SPSS-16 software using descriptive and inferential statistics, including independent-sample t-test, paired-sample t-test and Chi-square test.Results: Before the educational intervention, 19 subjects (0.38%) from the intervention group showed to have regular physical activity (4-5 stages). This number changed to 29 (0.58%) and 25 (0.50%) after three months and six months of intervention. A statistically significant difference was found before the intervention and 3 and 6 months afterwards (P˂.001). In the control group, no statistically significant difference was found between the pre-intervention and post-intervention (three months (P=.351) and six months (P=.687).Conclusion: The educational intervention based on the stages of behaviour change model showed to be effective in promoting the physical activity of employed women. These findings may benefit health education researchers and practitioners who tend to develop innovative theory-based interventions and strategies to increase the level of physical activity in women.

scholarly journals Telephone interventions for adherence to colpocytological examination

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais Marques Lima ◽  
◽  
Ana Izabel Oliveira Nicolau ◽  
Francisco Herlânio Costa Carvalho ◽  
Camila Teixeira Moreira Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Examination Method ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Behavioral Group ◽  
Health Education And Promotion

ABSTRACT Objective: to test the effects of behavioral and educational intervention by telephone on adherence of women with inappropriate periodicity to colpocytological examination. Method: quasi-experimental study with a sample of 524 women, selected with the following inclusion criteria: be aged between 25 and 64 years, have initiated sexual activity, have inappropriate periodicity of examination and have mobile or landline phone. The women were divided into two groups for application of behavioral and educational intervention by telephone. It was used an intervention script according to the principles of Motivational Interviewing. Results: on comparing the results before and after the behavioral and educational interventions, it was found that there was a statistically significant change (p = 0.0283) with increase of knowledge of women who participated in the educational intervention. There was no change in the attitude of women of any of the groups and there was an increase of adherence to colpocytological examination in both groups (p < 0.0001), with greater adherence of women participating in the behavioral group (66.8%). Conclusion: the behavioral and educational interventions by phone were effective in the adherence of women to colpocytological examination, representing important strategies for permanent health education and promotion of care for the prevention of cervical cancer.

scholarly journals The effect of an educational intervention to improve tuberculosis infection control among nurses in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria: a quasi-experimental study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Aboh Akande
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
South West ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Mixed Approach

Abstract Background: Nurses are particularly vulnerable to acquiring TB because they are in the frontline of patient care. There is inadequate implementation of cost-effective TB infection control (TBIC) measures at most health facilities. Training has been shown to be effective in improving the knowledge and work practices of nurses. This study sought to utilize a mixed-approach educational intervention to improve the TBIC-related knowledge and practices of nurses in two secondary health facilities in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. Methods: This quasi-experimental study involved 200 (100 each in the intervention and comparison groups). Baseline data was collected in May 2014. This was followed by training of the nurses in the intervention group. After 6 months, the second wave of data was collected and the nurses in the comparison group also received the training after this. The final wave of data collection took place 12 months after the commencement of the study. Mean scores of the nurses were determined and comparison made between both groups at different time points using independent t -test. Results: The nurses in both groups were statistically comparable in their socio-demographic characteristics and baseline mean knowledge (68.6% and 67.7%) and practice scores (79.1% and 80.6%) respectively. After the intervention group received the training, there were appreciable improvements in the post-intervention scores of the group at 6 months (knowledge-85.9%; practice-98.5%), which were significantly different from those of the comparison group (knowledge-69.5%, practice-78.8%). A large effect size was demonstrated in the improvement in knowledge score in the intervention group at 6 months compared with the other group (Cohen’s d = 1.7). Similarly, there were improvements in the scores of the nurses in the comparison group at 12 months after the group had also received the training (knowledge-88.2%, practice-93.5%). At this point, the mean scores between both groups were no longer significantly different. Conclusions: The improvement in post-intervention scores implies that the mixed-approach educational intervention adopted in this study was effective in improving TBIC among the nurses. It also underscores the importance of continuous training/retraining of nurses and other healthcare workers in improving and sustaining TBIC at health facilities.

scholarly journals The Effect of Educational Intervention on the Physical Activity of the Elderly

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Masroor ◽  
Ehteramsadat Ilali ◽  
Nouroeddin Mousavinasab ◽  
Zohreh Taraghi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Mean

Background and Purpose: Changing the physical activity pattern is an important factor in reducing mortality and increasing longevity. The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of educational intervention on physical activity of elderly people. Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 80 elderly people from two rural health centers in Ghaemshahr city were selected and assigned to intervention (n=40) and control (n=40) groups. The elderly in the intervention group received 4 training sessions of 30 to 45 minutes in a month, while the control group did not receive such training. Before and one month after the intervention, Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) questionnaire was completed by both groups. The collected data were analyzed using chi square, paired sample t-test, independent sample t-test and ANCOVA. Results: The mean total score of RAPA, before intervention, in the control group was significantly higher than the intervention group (P = 0.017). However, after the intervention, the mean total score in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (P <0.001).  One month after the intervention, the mean of the RAPA score in the intervention group significantly changed from 2.1 to 4.95 (P <0.001), however, the mean change in the RAPA score in the control group (from 2.4 to 2.5) was not significant (P = 0.352). Conclusion: Given the effect of educational intervention on the physical activity of the elderly, the design of such educational interventions is recommended.

scholarly journals The effect of an educational intervention to improve tuberculosis infection control among nurses in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria: a quasi-experimental study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Aboh Akande
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
South West ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Background: Nurses are particularly vulnerable to acquiring tuberculosis (TB) because they are in the frontline of patient care. There is inadequate implementation of cost-effective TB infection control (TBIC) measures in most health facilities. Training has been shown to be effective in improving the knowledge and work practices of nurses. This study sought to utilize a multi-method educational intervention to improve the TBIC-related knowledge and practices of nurses in two secondary health facilities in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. Methods: This quasi-experimental study involved 200 nurses (100 each in the intervention and comparison groups). Baseline data was collected in May 2014. This was followed by training of the nurses in the intervention group. After 6 months, the second wave of data was collected and the nurses in the comparison group also received the training thereafter. The final wave of data collection took place 12 months after the commencement of the study. Mean scores of the nurses were determined and comparison made between both groups at different time points using independent t-test. Results: The nurses in both groups were statistically comparable in their socio-demographic characteristics, and baseline mean knowledge (68.6% and 67.7%) and practice scores (79.1% and 80.6%) respectively. After the intervention group received the intervention, there were appreciable improvements in the scores at 6 months (knowledge-85.9%; practice-98.5%), which were significantly different from those of the comparison group (knowledge-69.5%, practice-78.8%). A large effect size was demonstrated in the improvement in knowledge score in the intervention group at 6 months compared with the other group (Cohen’s d = 1.7). Similarly, there were improvements in the scores of the nurses in the comparison group at 12 months after the group had also received the intervention (knowledge-88.2%, practice-93.5%). At this point, the mean scores between both groups were no longer significantly different. Conclusions: The improvement in post-intervention scores implies that the educational intervention adopted for this study was effective in improving TBIC among the nurses. It also underscores the importance of continuous training/retraining of nurses and other healthcare workers in improving and sustaining TBIC at health facilities.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a health education intervention on the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for the prevention of malaria in pregnant women of Pakistan: a quasi-experimental study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Kumar ◽  
Midhat Farzeen ◽  
Assad Hafeez ◽  
Baseer Khan Achakzai ◽  
Muskan Vankwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Bed Nets ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Background About one quarter of pregnant women in the population of Pakistan are using long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLINs) for prevention of malaria. Past research reported that adequate information and education would act as mediator to change behaviour among patients for prevention of malaria infection. The effective use of LLINs would contribute to reduction of disease burden caused by malaria. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of health education on the adoption of LLINs among pregnant women living in Tharparkar, a remote district in Sindh Province, Pakistan.Methods A quasi-experimental study design with control and intervention groups was conducted with 200 pregnant women (100 in each group). Women in the intervention group were provided with health education sessions on malaria for 12 weeks, while those in the control group obtained routine information from lady health workers (LHWs). Pre- and post-intervention assessment was done of knowledge about malaria and use of LLIN, which was statistically analysed using descriptive statistics and difference in difference (DID) multivariable regression analysis to test effectiveness of the intervention.Results Baseline was conducted with 200 pregnant women. Demographic characteristics were similar in both groups with slight differences in age, education, income, type of latrine, and source of drinking water. There were no significant differences between mean knowledge and use of LLINs scores between groups at baseline. However, the estimated DID value after the intervention was 4.170 (p <0.01) and represents an increase in scores of knowledge in the intervention group compared to control. Similarly DID value of 3.360 (p <0.05) showed an increase in use of LLINs score after the intervention which was significant, showing that the intervention had a positive effect.Conclusions Results proved that health education could be an effective intervention for improving knowledge and usage of LLINs among pregnant women for the prevention of malaria. Such educational interventions have a positive potential to be implemented at larger scale by incorporating them into routine health sessions provided by health workers.

scholarly journals The effect of a smartphone application on women’s performance and health beliefs about breast self-examination: a quasi-experimental study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitra Shakery ◽  
Manoosh Mehrabi ◽  
Zahra Khademian
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Motivation ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Self Examination

Abstract Background Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is a simple and inexpensive method for early diagnosis of breast cancer. This study aimed to determine the effect of a smartphone application on women’s performance and health beliefs regarding BSE. Methods In this quasi-experimental study, 150 women referring to therapeutic clinics in Jahrom, Iran from December 2019 to May 2020 were randomly assigned to an intervention or a control group. The intervention group participants had access to a smartphone application including BSE reminder, training, alarm, and feedback to the therapist. The application also contained educational movies and self-assessment. The study data were collected using Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale and BSE information record form before and six months after the intervention. Then, the data were entered into the SPSS 21 software and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, independent t-test, Chi-square, ANCOVA, Mann–Whitney, and Wilcoxon tests. Results After the intervention, the largest number of BSEs was four times among 60% of the participants in the intervention group and once among 24% of the participants in the control group during four months (p = 0.001). After the intervention, the mean differences of the scores of perceived susceptibility (1.03 ± 2.65 vs. 0.01 ± 0.42, p = 0.001), BSE barriers (2.80 ± 5.32 vs.  0.04 ± 1.43, p = 0.001), self-efficacy (10.75 ± 7.63 vs. − 2.75 ± 2.44, p = 0.001), and health motivation (2.77 ± 3.70 vs. − 0.29 ± 0.63, p = 0.001) were significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group. However, no significant difference was observed between the two groups with regard to perceived severity and BSE benefits after the intervention. Conclusions Access to the smartphone application enhanced the participants’ performance and health beliefs regarding BSE in the areas of perceived susceptibility, self-efficacy, and health motivation. Therefore, we recommend using the same smartphone application to improve women’s performance and health beliefs regarding BSE.

scholarly journals Impacts of Antenatal Educational Interventions base on BASNEF Model on Mothers' Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Maryam Heidary ◽  
Marzieh Akbarzadeh ◽  
Fatemeh Ahmadinezhad
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Physical Growth ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Developmental Indicators ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean

Breast-feeding self-efficacy is defined as a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed her child. It is one of the variables affecting breastfeeding duration and consequently developmental indicators in child, which have been rarely studied. This study aimed to Impacts of antenatal educational interventions base on BASNEF Model on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy: a Quasi-experimental study. This was a quasi-experimental study done on 100 nulliparous mothers referred to the selected clinics in Shiraz. Sampling was done by random method. The intervention was held based on BASNEF components in four educational sessions besides a session on cognitive norms, while the control group received the routine education. The mean score of breast-feeding self-efficacy was measured both before and after the intervention by Fax and Dennis questionnaire besides its correlation with child physical developmental indicators. SPSS18 was applied to analyze the data through paired t-test, independent t-test, and Chi-square test. The mean age of participants was 23.86 ± 4.30 and 24.4 ± 4.18 in BASNEF and control groups, respectively. After the intervention, there was a significant difference in the mean score of self-efficacy in the intervention group compared to the control group (p <0/001). In addition, there was a significant positive correlation between breast-feeding self-efficacy and infants' weight at the age of 3 months besides height at the age of 1 and 3 months (p<0.05). BASNEF based breastfeeding training was related to the rise in breastfeeding self-efficacy in nulliparous pregnant women and subsequently improvement of children's physical growth indicators.

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