The Effects of Applying a Health Belief Model on Harm Prevention Behaviors of Shallot Farmers Using Chemical Pesticides

Abstract

     This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effects of a health belief model program applying protection motivation theory on pesticide prevention behaviors among shallot growers (Allium ascalonicum L) in Kudchim sub-district, Thatphanom district, Nakhonphanom province. 32 of shallot growers participated in this study through purposive sampling. The research tools consisted of program applying protection motivation theory and the questionnaires. The data were analyzed in terms of percentage, mean, standard deviation and paired sample t-test. The results found that the mean score on the post-test of perceived susceptibility from pesticide exposure, perceived intensity from pesticide use, perceived benefits from the proper use of pesticides, perceived barriers from the proper use of pesticides, and pesticide prevention behaviors were different with statistically significant (p<0.01).