تاثیر مداخله آموزشی مبتنی بر مدل اعتقاد بهداشتی بر کاهش مصرف خودسرانه آنتی بیوتیک ها در زنان مراجعه کننده به واحدهای بهداشتی درمانی تحت پوشش مرکز بهداشت جنوب تهران

: Materials and MethodsThis study was a randomized controlled trial including 396 patients, conducted in 10 randomly health centers allocated as intervention or control groups. The data were collected using questionnaires. The educational intervention included holding educational classes, distribution of pamphlets, hanging posters/flyers, ResultsAnalysis of the data showed statistically significant differences between mean scores of the health belief model components (knowledge, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers) and practice in both the intervention and control groups before and after the educational intervention (p < 0.01). : Considering the self-reported increased awareness and decreased practice in the intervention group, it seems that the health belief model is an appropriate model for reducing arbitrary use of antibiotics.