Rejali M, Hadipour M, Molavi Vardanjani H. The Effect of Educational Workshop Method on H1N1 Influenza-Related Knowledge of Students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. J Health Syst Res 2011; 7 (2)
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http://hsr.mui.ac.ir/article-1-241-en.html
1- Lecture, Epidemiologist, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- MSc Student, Student Research Committee, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- PhD Candidate, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Abstract: (1290 Views)
Abstract: Introduction: Due to the importance of influenza type A (H1N1) as an epidemic disease as well as the type of educational method applied, this study investigated the effects of educational workshop method on students' influenza type A (H1N1)-related knowledge. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study 67 undergraduate students in School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, were selected through random sampling method. The national self-administered questionnaire about influenza pandemic was used for data collection. For analyzing data, SPSS version 17 was used to perform descriptive and inferential statistical tests. Results: The effect of educational workshop on knowledge of students about influenza type A was significant (P < 0.05). The level of knowledge after educational workshop method was significantly different among female and male students (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Educational workshop method can sufficiently increase students' knowledge about influenza type A (H1N1).
Type of Study:
Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2011/07/15 | Published: 2011/07/15