Journal of Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Effects of health education program on Behvarz’s interpersonal communication skills in Semnan University of Medical Sciences
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Introduction: The important of effective interpersonal communication in professional contexts is now widely recognised. Interpersonal Communication skills are an important component of the health worker training program. The main aim of this study was to assess the effects of Communication Skills Training program among Behvarz of health house in Semnan University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 70 Behvarz of health house in Semnan which divided into intervention group (n=34) and control group (n=36). Every 34 Behvarz of intrvenion group were educated within 8 weeks. The intervention group participated in an educational program on communication skills, compared to the control group. Data collection was performed both prior to and 8 weeks after the intervention using a self-report type questionnaire. Results: The results showed that the average scores of interpersonal communication skills in the intervention group significantly increased compared to control group. Conclusion: Findings of this study indicates that a health education program could have an important role in improving the communication skills of health workers
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