Healthy Tadulako Journal
CBIA Education for Leprosy Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Health Cadres: A Quasi Experimental Study
By Fadlan Adelin Rosa and Titien Siwi Hartayu.
Abstract
Background
Community health cadres play an important role in leprosy control through health education and patient support in endemic areas.
Objectives
This study evaluated changes in cadres' knowledge, attitudes, and practices following Cara Belajar Insan Aktif (CBIA) education.
Methods
A nonrandomized quasi experimental time series study involved 70 cadres in Tombariri District, equally allocated to intervention and control groups. The intervention included standardized booklets, teaching aids, facilitated discussions, and plenary clarification. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, immediately after education, one month, and three months.