COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TRADITIONAL AND INTERACTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION MODELS ON CHANGING COMMUNITY BEHAVIOR
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https://doi.org/10.47652/hablumminannas.v2i2.831Abstract
This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of traditional and interactive health education models in changing public health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases influenced by behavioral factors underscores the urgency of developing more effective health education strategies. The study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and control group design, involving 200 participants divided into two groups. The intervention group received interactive health education, while the control group received traditional health education. Measurements were conducted using a validated structured questionnaire. Results showed that the interactive group demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge (average 25%, p < 0.001) and positive attitudes (average 18%, p < 0.001) compared to the traditional group. Behavioral changes in diet and physical activity were also greater in the interactive group (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the interactive health education model is more effective in encouraging health behavior change in the community than the traditional model, providing a foundation for more participatory health promotion practices.
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