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Jafari R, Zanjani S, Tavakoli R. Investigating the Impact of an Educational Intervention Based on the
PRECEDE Model on Preventive Behaviors Against Animal Bites in Elementary School Students of Ardabil (2025). J Sch Public Health Inst Public Health Res. 2025; 23 (3) :229-242
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Background and Aim: Animal bites are among the major public health concerns, particularly in children, and may result in considerable physical and psychological consequences. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of an educational intervention based on the PRECEDE model on preventive behaviors against animal bites among male elementary school students in Ardabil.
Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 82 male students in the second cycle of elementary school. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire developed based on the constructs of the PRECEDE model. Following the pretest, the educational intervention was implemented in the intervention group in three sessions. One month later, a follow-up assessment was performed for both the intervention and control groups.
Results: After the intervention, the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and enabling factors increased significantly in the intervention group compared with the control group (p < 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding reinforcing factors and preventive behaviors against animal bites following the educational intervention.
Conclusion: Educational interventions based on the PRECEDE model can improve students' knowledge and attitudes regarding animal bites. However, influencing preventive behaviors requires not only education but also community and governmental support, policy reforms, and the removal of barriers to behavioral change.
Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 82 male students in the second cycle of elementary school. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire developed based on the constructs of the PRECEDE model. Following the pretest, the educational intervention was implemented in the intervention group in three sessions. One month later, a follow-up assessment was performed for both the intervention and control groups.
Results: After the intervention, the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and enabling factors increased significantly in the intervention group compared with the control group (p < 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding reinforcing factors and preventive behaviors against animal bites following the educational intervention.
Conclusion: Educational interventions based on the PRECEDE model can improve students' knowledge and attitudes regarding animal bites. However, influencing preventive behaviors requires not only education but also community and governmental support, policy reforms, and the removal of barriers to behavioral change.
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