Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Investigating the effect of education on man immunodeficiency virus/ acquired immune deficiency syndrome preventive behaviors in vulnerable women living in peripheral neighborhoods: Applications of the health belief model

. Somayyeh Khazaeian; . Ali Navidian; . Fariba Shahraki Sanavi; . Lila Hadipoor

Volume 10, Issue 11 , November 2020, , Pages 1-9

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INTRODUCTION: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a pervasive disease, andits epidemic is spreading around the world. The only way to effectively fight against humanimmunodeficiency ... Read More INTRODUCTION: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a pervasive disease, andits epidemic is spreading around the world. The only way to effectively fight against humanimmunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS is good‑quality health. The present study aimed to investigatethe effect of an educational intervention program on HIV/AIDS preventive behaviors based on theHealth Belief Model (HBM) in vulnerable women residing in peripheral neighborhoods.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was a quasi‑experimental research conducted among 200vulnerable women, randomly selected from four community health centers in peripheral neighborhoodsin 2019 in Zahedan, Iran. The data were collected using a researcher‑made questionnaire, containingdemographic information, HIV knowledge, and the HBM constructs. Besides, the data were collectedbefore, immediately after, and 1 month after the intervention in both groups. Data analysis wasperformed in SPSS (version 24) using descriptive statistics, Chi‑square test, independent t‑test,repeated‑measures analysis of variance, and multivariate linear regression.RESULTS: The findings revealed no significant difference in the mean scores of knowledge andthe HBM constructs before the educational intervention (P > 0.05). However, after the intervention,this difference was significant in three time intervals (P < 0.05). Despite the effectiveness ofthe educational intervention in the mean scores of knowledge and the HBM constructs in theintervention group compared with the controls, the largest effect size was observed, respectively, inknowledge (d = 0.762) and perceived barriers (d = 0.612), and the smallest effect size was reportedin cues to action (d = 0.421). As well, the F‑statistic ratio (0.847) demonstrated that the selecteddemographic variables had failed to explain variations in knowledge mean scores (P = 0.497).CONCLUSION: HBM‑based training interventions were positive for HIV/AIDS prevention behaviors.However, training alone does not seem to have enough effect on behavior persistence. Therefore,further research is recommended to investigate the role of predictive factors, especially socialdeterminants of health and their relationship to different parts of the model, to take more effectivemeasures for behavioral stability at the same time as training.

Standard precaution adherence among clinical medical students in HIV and non-HIV ward in Indonesia

. Firas Farisi Alkaff; . Sovia Salamah; . Adila Taufik Syamlan; . William Putera Sukmajaya; . Ricardo Adrian Nugraha; . Michael Jonatan; . Sulistiawati Sulistiawati

Volume 10, Issue 5 , May 2020, , Pages 1-5

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INTRODUCTION: Health‑care workers, especially medical intern, are at risk of exposed to bloodand other body fluids in the course of their work. To reduce the risk, standard precaution ... Read More

The effects of an educational program based on the health belief model on information‑motivation‑skill‑behavioral skills among women living with human immunodeficiency virus

. Zahra Bayat Jozani; . Minoo Mohraz; . Mostafa Qorbani; . Touran Bahrami Babaheidari; . Zohreh Mahmoodi

Volume 9, Issue 12 , December 2019, , Pages 1-9

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BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a kind of behavioral disease in thatadopting behavioral changes is the only way to control and stop the epidemic. The aim of this studyis ... Read More

Exploring educational and promotional opportunities for implementing oral rapid human immunodeficiency virus testing among dentists in India

. R. Yashoda; . Manjunath P. Puranik; . Soni Rajput

Volume 9, Issue 12 , December 2019, , Pages 1-7

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CONTEXT: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a public health problem in India. Dentist playsan important role in diagnosing since oral lesions are common in HIV‑positive patients ... Read More

Designing a communication protocol for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome information exchange

. Mostafa Shanbehzadeh; . Jahangir Abdi; . Maryam Ahmadi

Volume 9, Issue 5 , May 2019, , Pages 1-8

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INTRODUCTION: Interoperability will provide similar understanding on the meaning of communicatedmessages to intelligent systems and their users. This feature is essential for controlling ... Read More

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Investigating the effect of education on man immunodeficiency virus/ acquired immune deficiency syndrome preventive behaviors in vulnerable women living in peripheral neighborhoods: Applications of the health belief model

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Standard precaution adherence among clinical medical students in HIV and non-HIV ward in Indonesia

Abstract

The effects of an educational program based on the health belief model on information‑motivation‑skill‑behavioral skills among women living with human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract

Exploring educational and promotional opportunities for implementing oral rapid human immunodeficiency virus testing among dentists in India

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Designing a communication protocol for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome information exchange

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