Effects of Self-Efficacy Enhancement Program on Preventing Work-Related Back Pain among Support Personnel at Banmi Hospital
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Medical staff and hospital support personnel are at risk of developing back pain due to the nature of their work. This quasi-experimental research utilized a two-group pre-post design to examine the effects of a self-efficacy promotion program aimed at preventing work-related back pain among support personnel at Ban Mi Hospital. The study applied self-efficacy theory alongside ergonomic knowledge. The sample consisted of support staff divided into an experimental group of 25 individuals and a comparison group of 25 individuals, selected through stratified random sampling. The experimental group participated in the program for six weeks, engaging in organized activities on four occasions. Data were collected using questionnaires, back pain assessment forms, and body flexibility. The reliability test was conducted using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, which ranged from .73 to .86. The analysis involved the descriptive statistics as well as the inferential statistics, including paired and independent t-tests. The results indicated that, following the intervention, the experimental group showed a statistically significant increase in mean scores related to self-efficacy in preventing back pain, expectations of the benefits of practicing preventive measures, behaviors aimed at preventing back pain, and levels of back muscle flexibility, compared to the control group. Additionally, the experimental group experienced a statistically significant reduction in work-related back pain levels compared to the control group. Overall, the findings indicate that the program effectively helps prevent back pain and promotes self-care behaviors among support personnel.
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