Application of the Kirkpatrick Model in Evaluation of the Educational Prevention Program of Self-Medication in Women

摘要: Background & Objective: Self-medication is one of the chief health problems and educational programs on its prevention are very important. An educational program can be considered effective, if it make necessary changes in participants’ knowledge behavior. The aim of this study was to evaluate self-medication women using Kirkpatrick model. Methods: This evaluation carried out 88 women. cluster sampling method was used. data collection tools consisted Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) a researcher-made questionnaire based model, validity and reliability which were measured. experimental group attended for 1 month. effectiveness rate course calculated significant differences in learning, reaction, behavior scores case control groups during pre-test posttest. The collected analyzed SPSS statistical software using descriptive analytical statistical tests. Results: mean desirability reactions terms students’ perception learning environment, students’ academic self-perception, social selfperception, students’ perception atmosphere, teachers 44.81 ± 7.06, 31.50 ± 4.11, 22.50 3.54, 43.10 7.46, 41.37 5.20, respectively. After the educational intervention, t-test results showed difference between experimental and score change attitude second evaluation level, also third level (P < 0.001). Conclusion: According selfmedication resulted favorable outcomes three evaluated levels learning, and behavior, satisfactory efficiency. Key Words: Evaluation, Self-medication, Education