Using health educators to improve knowledge of healthy behaviour among Hajj 1432 (2011) pilgrims.

The main objective of this study was to assess the short-term effect on health knowledge among pilgrims after being provided specific health education messages. A random sample of 6 entry-point buses was selected. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess knowledge before and after intervention; 278 pilgrims completed the questionnaire.

The effects of a training program on knowledge, attitude and practice of the staff of primary health care centers towards growth monitoring: an intervention study.

This study was carried out aiming at assessing the effects of a training program on the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of health care workers (HCWs) in primary health care centers (PHCCs) regarding growth monitoring (GM). It included 148 health care workers (30 General Practitioners (GPs) and 118 nurses), from 17 PHCCs in Jeddah city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Tests on KAP were held before and six months following a training program on GM conducted by the investigators.