Knowledge, attitude and behavior towards using of microwave oven among women working at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical science and Health service in 2016
Journal of Behdasht dar Arseh (i.e., Health in the Field),
Vol. 5 No. 2 (1396),
28 Dey 2017
,
Page 18-27
https://doi.org/10.22037/jhf.v5i2.17224
Abstract
Background and Aims: Microwave oven, a household appliance that works with microwave, is one of the essential supplies in the kitchen because of ease and speed in cooking. Microwave users are required to be aware of its safety tips, and women are in the program's top priority due to more involvement. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and behavior towards using microwave oven among
women working at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and health services in 2016.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, totally, 120 women working at Shahid Beheshti University of medical Sciences and Health Services were selected through clustering procedure. All stages of this research were conducted ethically. The consent forms were indeed completed. A reliable and valid questionnaire prepared by the research team was exploited for data collection. The questionnaire encompassed demographic, knowledge, attitude and behavior of using microwave oven questions. Finally, the obtained data was analyzed using SPSS22 statistical Software.
Results: The mean age of women was 38.63 ± 9.19 years. About 58.35 percent of participants had associate's, bachelor's level education and 28.35 percent were of Master's degree. Approximately 68.35%
of the total study group were married. Overall the mean score of knowledge was 15.80 out of 28. The mean score of attitude was 36.69 out of 50, and the mean score of behavior was 59.62 out of 75. There was no statistically significant relationship between age, marital status, education and knowledge and atti tude.
Conclusion: The results of the study suggest the need for interventions to promote awareness, attitude and behavior.
- khnowledge
- attitude
- behaviour
- microwave oven
- women
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