Planned Behaviour and Traditional Training

The Effect of Video Training of Virtual Reality Based on Theory of Planned Behaviour and Traditional Training on Students' Hand Hygiene Behaviours

The aim of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) headset-based hand hygiene education and classical theory-based education on the hand hygiene behaviors of primary school students. The study was conducted with 195 primary school students divided into three groups: a VR education group, a classical education group, and a control group. Data were collected using a socio-demographic form and the Hygiene Behavior Scale before and after the intervention to determine the change in students' hygiene habits.

This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effect of virtual reality (VR) headset-based education compared with classical planned behavior-based education on the hand hygiene behaviors of primary school students. The study was conducted with 195 primary school students across three schools, categorized into an intervention group (VR training), a classical education group (theory-based training), and a control group (general information). Data were collected using a socio-demographic form and the Hygiene Behavior Scale before and immediately after the intervention to assess group differences and changes in hygiene practices.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Having a low hand hygiene level (39 points and above),

  • Agreeing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Wearing goggles,

  • Suffering from any disease during the research,
  • Withdrawing from the study.