Effects of a Multicomponent Fire Safety Promotion Program on Fire Safety Knowledge and Behaviors among University Personnel: A 12-Week Follow-Up Study
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Fire incidents remain a significant public safety concern, causing injuries, fatalities, property damage, and operational disruptions. Promoting fire safety knowledge and behaviors among personnel is essential for enhancing emergency preparedness and reducing fire-related risks. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a fire safety promotion program on fire safety knowledge and behaviors among personnel at the Academic Resource and Information Technology Office, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University. A one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study was conducted among 30 university personnel participating in a multicomponent fire safety promotion program. The intervention included fire prevention education, emergency response training, environmental safety improvements, and continuous behavioral reinforcement over 12 weeks. Fire safety knowledge was assessed at baseline and week 4, while fire safety behaviors were evaluated at baseline and followed up at weeks 4, 8, and 12. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and repeated measures analysis of variance. The findings demonstrated significant improvements in overall fire safety knowledge after the intervention (mean difference = 2.54 points, p < 0.001), with the greatest improvements observed in fire prevention and emergency response knowledge domains. Fire safety behaviors also increased significantly throughout the 12-week follow-up period (p < 0.001). The greatest improvements were observed in participation in safety activities, emergency response practices, and evacuation preparedness. However, proactive safety behaviors, including hazard identification, routine fire extinguisher inspection, and self-directed learning, remained relatively lower than other domains. The multicomponent fire safety promotion program effectively improved fire safety knowledge and behaviors among university personnel. Continuous reinforcement and follow-up activities may contribute to sustaining safety behaviors over time and support the development of effective fire safety promotion programs in educational institutions.
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