The effects of parental education based on the Health belief model (HBM) on preventive behaviour of pediculosis in primary School girls
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13899553 |
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| Authors | Mohadeseh Motamed‐Jahromi (0000-0001-6025-4879, Fasa University of Medical Sciences), Amin Mohammadpour (0000-0001-9485-0636, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences), Razieh Tavakoli Oliaee (0000-0003-4869-0437, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences), Elsa Vitale (0000-0002-9738-3479, Local Health Authority), Mohsen Farboud (Fasa University of Medical Sciences, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-25 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Adolescence and Youth (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0267-3843 • E-ISSN: 2164-4527 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02673843.2025.2528875 |
| OpenAlex | W4412907990 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 28 |
This study investigates the impact of an educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) on mothers of elementary school girls suffering from head lice infestations in Fasa, Iran. A total of 80 mothers were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention included a structured educational programme delivered via WhatsApp, focusing on HBM constructs such as perceived sensitivity, severity, benefits, cues to action, and self-efficacy. Data collected through a validated questionnaire revealed a significant increase in knowledge and preventive behaviours among mothers in the intervention group compared to the control group (p ≤ 0.001). The effect size was large (Cohen’s d = 0.99), indicating a substantial impact of the intervention. Furthermore, students whose mothers participated showed a 95% improvement in managing head lice. The findings suggest that targeted education for mothers can enhance protective behaviours against head lice in their daughters
Biology · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Health belief model · Health education · Pediculosis · Public health · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Dermatological diseases and infestations · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
| Highly cited | No |
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