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

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.

Design and evaluation of two educational media in the form of animation and games to promote the cutaneous leishmaniasis prevention behaviors in adolescent female

“…The mean score of knowledge increased significantly after the educational intervention in the animation group and the game group. The results of other studies are in agreement with ours, indicating the effect of education on raising students' knowledge about CL [24,25]. In the study by Alharazi et al, although the participants were aware of CL, but they had poor overall knowledge about disease transmission, clinical presentation, treatment, and prevention.…”

“…It seems that in addition to having the correct knowledge and perceptions, one solution is to promote crosssectoral participation. The results obtained in terms of intention and behavior were in accordance with those of other studies in the field of CL prevention [13,24].…”

“…In the present study, an attempt was made to focus on the influencial factors resulting in the intention to take a proper behavior. Nonetheless, certain factors, such as follow-up and telephone calls with relevant organizations for a timely collection of construction debris and garbages, will not be achieved by providing educational materials alone and require the cooperation of relevant agencies [24]. It seems that in addition to having the correct knowledge and perceptions, one solution is to promote crosssectoral participation.…”

Prediction of preventive behaviors of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the endemic areas of northwest Iran: an application of BASNEF model

“…Effective health education should comprehensively and completely examine the situation 13 . The BASNEF model is used to define the factors that influence people’s decision-making and to analyze behaviors and strategies for changing them 14 , 15 . BASNEF (Beliefs, Attitudes, Subjective Norms, Enabling Factors, and Behavior) model in the context of behavior modification 16 .…”

Increasing cervical cancer screening in Iran: effectiveness of a theory-based educational intervention

“…Different studies confirmed the effectiveness of educational interventions based on this model in promoting healthy behaviors. [23,24]. One advantage of BASNEF model is that, unlike other models, it not only considers knowledge, attitude, abstract norms, and intention, but also focuses on another influential factor, namely the enabling factors.…”