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Zareipour M A, Rasoulzadeh S, Ali Dadloo Z. Investigating the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Housewives Regarding the Safe Use of Household Detergents. J Environ Health Eng 2025; 13 (3) :333-344
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1- Department of Public Health, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran , z.morad@yahoo.com
2- Student Research Committee, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
2- Student Research Committee, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
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Background: The improper use of household detergents can lead to serious health complications. This study aimed to investigate the status of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among housewives concerning the safe use of these products.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included a sample of 416 housewives selected via simple random sampling. The required data were collected using questionnaires assessing knowledge, attitude, and safe practices related to the use of household detergents. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation test and Backward stepwise ordinal logistic regression.
Results: The findings revealed that 54.3% of participants had good knowledge, 40.1% had a neutral attitude, and 35.38% demonstrated poor safety practices regarding the use of household detergents. The regression model indicated that good knowledge (OR=3.45, P<0.001) and a positive attitude (OR=8.15, P<0.0001) increased the probability of safe detergent use by 3.45 and 8.15 times, respectively. Furthermore, having a university education (OR=2.66, P=0.03), using detergents three or more times a week (OR=1.87, P=0.02), a history of receiving formal training (OR=3.84, P<0.0001), and no poisoning with detergents (OR=2.24, P=0.006) were also significant predictors, increasing the likelihood of safer practices.
Conclusion: It is recommended that future educational programs be designed based on behavior change models, combining theoretical and practical training to simultaneously enhance knowledge, correct attitudes, and promote safe practices.
Background: The improper use of household detergents can lead to serious health complications. This study aimed to investigate the status of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among housewives concerning the safe use of these products.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included a sample of 416 housewives selected via simple random sampling. The required data were collected using questionnaires assessing knowledge, attitude, and safe practices related to the use of household detergents. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation test and Backward stepwise ordinal logistic regression.
Results: The findings revealed that 54.3% of participants had good knowledge, 40.1% had a neutral attitude, and 35.38% demonstrated poor safety practices regarding the use of household detergents. The regression model indicated that good knowledge (OR=3.45, P<0.001) and a positive attitude (OR=8.15, P<0.0001) increased the probability of safe detergent use by 3.45 and 8.15 times, respectively. Furthermore, having a university education (OR=2.66, P=0.03), using detergents three or more times a week (OR=1.87, P=0.02), a history of receiving formal training (OR=3.84, P<0.0001), and no poisoning with detergents (OR=2.24, P=0.006) were also significant predictors, increasing the likelihood of safer practices.
Conclusion: It is recommended that future educational programs be designed based on behavior change models, combining theoretical and practical training to simultaneously enhance knowledge, correct attitudes, and promote safe practices.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included a sample of 416 housewives selected via simple random sampling. The required data were collected using questionnaires assessing knowledge, attitude, and safe practices related to the use of household detergents. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation test and Backward stepwise ordinal logistic regression.
Results: The findings revealed that 54.3% of participants had good knowledge, 40.1% had a neutral attitude, and 35.38% demonstrated poor safety practices regarding the use of household detergents. The regression model indicated that good knowledge (OR=3.45, P<0.001) and a positive attitude (OR=8.15, P<0.0001) increased the probability of safe detergent use by 3.45 and 8.15 times, respectively. Furthermore, having a university education (OR=2.66, P=0.03), using detergents three or more times a week (OR=1.87, P=0.02), a history of receiving formal training (OR=3.84, P<0.0001), and no poisoning with detergents (OR=2.24, P=0.006) were also significant predictors, increasing the likelihood of safer practices.
Conclusion: It is recommended that future educational programs be designed based on behavior change models, combining theoretical and practical training to simultaneously enhance knowledge, correct attitudes, and promote safe practices.
Background: The improper use of household detergents can lead to serious health complications. This study aimed to investigate the status of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among housewives concerning the safe use of these products.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included a sample of 416 housewives selected via simple random sampling. The required data were collected using questionnaires assessing knowledge, attitude, and safe practices related to the use of household detergents. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation test and Backward stepwise ordinal logistic regression.
Results: The findings revealed that 54.3% of participants had good knowledge, 40.1% had a neutral attitude, and 35.38% demonstrated poor safety practices regarding the use of household detergents. The regression model indicated that good knowledge (OR=3.45, P<0.001) and a positive attitude (OR=8.15, P<0.0001) increased the probability of safe detergent use by 3.45 and 8.15 times, respectively. Furthermore, having a university education (OR=2.66, P=0.03), using detergents three or more times a week (OR=1.87, P=0.02), a history of receiving formal training (OR=3.84, P<0.0001), and no poisoning with detergents (OR=2.24, P=0.006) were also significant predictors, increasing the likelihood of safer practices.
Conclusion: It is recommended that future educational programs be designed based on behavior change models, combining theoretical and practical training to simultaneously enhance knowledge, correct attitudes, and promote safe practices.
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Received: 2025/09/25 | Accepted: 2025/11/8 | Published: 2025/12/13
Received: 2025/09/25 | Accepted: 2025/11/8 | Published: 2025/12/13
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