Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Science Edition)
Volume 40, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 314-317

Effectiveness of an intervention on sharing razors among rural migrant construction workers (Article)

He Y. , Xi Y.* , Wan L.-K. , Tian L. , Zhang J. , Li H. , Meng W. , Zhong L. , Li X.-C. , Chen X. , Lin W. , Zheng J.-S.
  • a Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • b Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • c Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • d Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • e Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • f Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • g Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • h Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • i Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • j Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • k Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China
  • l Chengdu Blood Center, Chengdu 610041, China

Abstract

Objective To evaluate a behavioral intervention designed to reduce share use of razors among rural migrant workers. Methods A total of 591 rural migrant construction workers in Chengdu were recruited in a randomized controlled trial. Information and skill training was provided to the intervention group to encourage them to refuse share use of razors. Results Sixty days after the intervention, 61. 38% of workers in the intervention group had refused share use of razors in barber shops,significantly more than those in the control group (22. 26%). The odds ratio was 3. 647 (95% CI = 2. 242, 5. 934). The workers in the intervention group showed better knowledge on the concept, transmission and prevention of blood-borne infectious diseases than those in the control group. Conclusion Behavioral intervention is effective in reducing share use of razors in barber shops among rural migrant workers. The intervention may need to be improved for sustaining a long term result.

Author Keywords

Rural migrant worker Share of razors intervention Blood contact

Index Keywords

China esthetic surgery household transmission human middle aged Aged construction work and architectural phenomena rural health virus hepatitis health Young Adult Humans Facility Design and Construction Adolescent male Household Articles Hair Removal risk factor Risk Factors questionnaire Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Article disease transmission Questionnaires adult health education migration Hepatitis, Viral, Human Transients and Migrants devices attitude to health instrumentation

Link
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ISSN: 1672173X
Cited by: 2
Original Language: Chinese