Publication: Effectiveness of Participatory Training for Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of Corn Farmers in Thailand
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Issued Date
2024-09-01
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ISSN
10105395
eISSN
19412479
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85199789006
Pubmed ID
39054847
Journal Title
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
Volume
36
Issue
6-7
Start Page
574
End Page
579
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Vol.36 No.6-7 (2024) , 574-579
Suggested Citation
Ishimaru T., Arphorn S., Vudhironarit C., Thanachoksawang C., Theppitak C., Kiatkitroj K., Lertvarayut T., Manothum A., Hara K. Effectiveness of Participatory Training for Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of Corn Farmers in Thailand. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Vol.36 No.6-7 (2024) , 574-579. 579. doi:10.1177/10105395241265542 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/20549
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Abstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a participatory training program for mitigating the risk of slips, trips, and falls (STFs) in agriculture. We conducted a cluster randomized controlled trial of corn farmers over six months in Thailand. The participatory training intervention comprised lectures, group discussions, and presentation sessions centered around a specifically developed action checklist for occupational fall prevention. Sixty-two individuals were included in the intervention group, with 169 included in the control group. The results revealed a reduction in the incidence of STFs in the intervention group from 42% to 23%; however, this difference was not statistically significant. The study highlights the potential of participatory training for enhancing occupational safety for farmers. However, the absence of statistical significance necessitates cautious interpretation of the results. Future research should examine larger sample sizes, involve employers in the training process, and implement repetitive training interventions.