Effects of a Knowledge and Attitude Enhancement Program on Behavioral Modification in Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use Among People in Si Thep District, Phetchabun Province
Keywords:
NSAIDs, Knowledge and Attitudes, Health Behaviors, Quasi-Experimental StudyAbstract
This quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design aimed to evaluate the effects of a knowledge and attitude enhancement program on behavioral modification in the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The sample consisted of 50 participants aged 20–59 years, residing in Si Thep District, Phetchabun Province, who had been screened for the use of at least one type of NSAID in the past month. Participants were purposively selected based on inclusion criteria. The intervention program lasted for eight weeks, with sessions held every two weeks, totaling four sessions. After completing the program, participants were followed up for one month, making the total study duration three months. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Paired t-test. The results showed that:
1. One month after the follow-up, the mean knowledge score regarding the use of NSAIDs significantly increased compared to the pre-experiment score (p-value < .001).
2. One month after the follow-up, the mean attitude score toward NSAIDs use significantly improved compared to the pre-experiment score (p-value < .001).
3. One month after the follow-up, the mean behavioral score related to NSAIDs use significantly decreased compared to the pre-experiment score (p-value < .001).
These findings highlight the importance of enhancing knowledge and fostering appropriate attitudes in modifying NSAIDs usage behavior. Public health agencies can utilize this information to improve guidelines for counseling and communication regarding safe medication use, ultimately promoting sustainable health behaviors among the population.
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