Research and Development of Health Literacy Model On Pesticide Preventive Behaviors and Cholinesterase Levels in Blood among Farmers
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health literacy model, pesticides, cholinesterase enzyme, research and developmentAbstract
The research and development aimed to develop health literacy model and explore the effects of this model on pesticide preventive behaviors and cholinesterase levels in blood among farmers. The research methods included 1) Literature review 2) Model development 3) Model check and revision 4) Health literacy program implementation. This study included 60 participants, 30 farmers in experimental group received health literacy program, and other 30 farmers in control group received routine care. The purposive random sampling was applied for this study. Blood were collected in both groups for cholinesterase levels checking before and after study. The instruments were the 12-week health literacy program, health literacy questionnaire, and cholinesterase recording form. Percentage, mean, standard deviation, dependent samples t-test and independent samples t-test were applied for data analysis.
The results of this research and development were as follows: The health literacy model for promoting pesticide preventive behaviors and reducing cholinesterase levels included 1) Plan: developing health literacy programs based on problems and needs, setting objectives of development, and managing network 2) Do: proofing program quality and developing potential of health literacy among farmers 3) Check: assessing health literacy, satisfaction, and cholinesterase levels. 4) Act: model improvement and knowledge management.
Conclusion and recommendations: This research and development could improve pesticide preventive behaviors and decrease cholinesterase levels in blood among farmers. The healthcare staff who took part in farmer’ health should apply this health literacy model to promote potential among farmers for safe used practice when using pesticides.
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