Self literacy of students in learning of health education and behavioral science subjects for occupational health work in the 21st century

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study Self literacy of students in learning of health education and behavioral science subjects for occupational health work in the 21^st century. The sample was selected by simple random sampling using the lottery technique to obtain 3^rd year students and a purposive sample of 74 students who were enrolled in the subject Health Education and Behavioral Science for Occupational Health to participate in the activity. By providing a 4-month, 16-week by active learning program continues through teaching and learning process, providing systematic social support. Through the protection of rights by properly explaining the purpose of the research to the sample group. Data were analyzed using statistics, frequency, percentage, and Paire t-test.

            The research findings were as follows.

            the sample group's mean scores in literacy and learning behavior increased after organizing the study at a high level of 98.65 percent and 100 percent, respectively. Comparative analysis of the mean literacy and behavior scores before and after teaching the subject Health Education and Behavioral Science for Occupational Health in the 21st Century found that there was a statistically significant difference .01 by the mean difference in knowledge and behavior scores was 1.55 (95% CI; 1.42-1.68) and 1.22 (95% CI; 1.14-1.29), respectively.