| dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Snakebite Envenoming (SBE) cases are a worldwide health problem.
Farmers have a big risk of becoming victims of SBE. SBE management is an issue
that needs to be resolved due to a lack of information regarding the appropriate
management of SBE. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of educational
intervention programs on the knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy of
farmers toward SBE management.
Methods: The design of this study was a non-blinded cluster randomized
controlled trial design, applied to 80 farmers in six subdistricts from rural areas of
Indonesia. A multistage sampling was used to select participants. Data collection
tools included a three-part questionnaire that consisted of demographics,
knowledge, self-efficacy, and an observation checklist for SBE first aid practices for
farmers. Education and training sessions were carried out for eight weeks for the
intervention group by providing eight sessions of education and training activities.
The effectiveness of the intervention was analyzed using a dependent t-test, and
analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with p<0.05 was considered significant.
Results: The results of this study showed that there were significant differences in
knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy (p<0.05) of farmers in SBE first aid
before and after the program. The intervention group showed better results
compared to the control group after the follow-up.
Conclusion: The educational intervention programs using the digital health
education method with snakebite first aid applications have proven positive effect
in increasing knowledge, attitudes, practices, and self-efficacy of SBE first aid
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