Health belief model: enhancing farmers’ awareness of healthy lifestyle practices in the agricultural sector

Zainal Abidin, Anggia Astuti, Rizeki Dwi Fibriansari, Annisa Pratiwi, Indana Rochmatika Mahyatul Mufidah, Nindyra Cahya Eka Melani

Abstract

Background: Agriculture is one of the primary sectors in Indonesia and is considered highly vulnerable to occupational accidents. Farmers are frequently exposed to various physical and chemical hazards that may lead to occupational injuries and work-related illnesses.


Objective: To evaluate the application of the Health Belief Model (HBM) in improving farmers’ awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of occupational accidents in the agricultural sector.


Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit farmer groups from the Pandalungan region (Lumajang, Jember, and Probolinggo Regencies). A total of 155 respondents participated in the study. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire based on the Health Belief Model, which had been tested for validity and reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.789). Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to describe farmers’ awareness of a healthy lifestyle.


Results: The results showed that the highest scores were found in the self-efficacy (11.54) and cues to action (11.22) components, indicating that respondents had strong confidence and motivation to adopt healthy behaviors. However, the scores for perceived severity (8.59) and perceived susceptibility (8.85) were relatively lower, suggesting a limited perception of occupational accident risks among farmers.


Conclusion: The HBM-based approach in agricultural settings demonstrated improvements in preventive behaviors and healthy lifestyle practices among farmers. Nevertheless, health education interventions emphasizing the perception of occupational accident risks remain necessary to further enhance occupational safety awareness.

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Authors

Zainal Abidin
zainalabidin@unej.ac.id (Primary Contact)
Anggia Astuti
Rizeki Dwi Fibriansari
Annisa Pratiwi
Indana Rochmatika Mahyatul Mufidah
Nindyra Cahya Eka Melani
Abidin, Z., Astuti, A., Fibriansari, R. D., Pratiwi, A., Mahyatul Mufidah, I. R., & Melani, N. C. E. (2026). Health belief model: enhancing farmers’ awareness of healthy lifestyle practices in the agricultural sector. JURNAL RISET KESEHATAN POLTEKKES DEPKES BANDUNG, 18(1), 345–350. https://doi.org/10.34011/juriskesbdg.v18i1.3017

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