The effect of training on students regarding the prevention of Brucellosis

Brucellosis is one of the most common zoonotic diseases that is especially important for its side effects on human in terms of health and economy. It appears that an important reason for the incidence of brucellosis and its consequent disabilities is lack of knowledge about its transmission routes and prevention. Hence, the present study aimed to determine the effect of training on the knowledge of Shahr-e Babak Azad University students about the prevention of brucellosis. This experimental study was conducted with 108 students assigned to the experimental and control groups by random stratified sampling from Shahr-e Babak Azad University in 2013. First, students’ knowledge of brucellosis and its prevention was assessed using a valid and reliable researcher-made questionnaire. Then a training program including two sessions of group training, questions and answers, and discussion was implemented and an educational pamphlet was distributed among the experimental group. One month later, the post-test was given. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS software. Knowledge score of students before the intervention was not significantly different in the experimental and control groups, while the difference of mean score was significant after the intervention. None of the demographic variables had a significant impact on the mean score of knowledge after training. The significance level was set at P The results showed that training can improve participants’ knowledge about brucellosis prevention. Training is an appropriate and necessary method to increase health information.