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COM-B Model-based Behavioral Intervention on Safe Pesticide Use and Food Safety Practice Among Farmers
Sponsor: Bahir Dar University
Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a COM-B-based behavioral intervention to improve safe pesticide use and food safety practices among smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, using a cluster-randomized controlled trial design. A cluster-randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the North Mecha and Fogera districts. A total of 22 clusters (kebeles) will be randomly selected and allocated to intervention or control arms. Approximately 572 eligible farmers will be enrolled. The intervention will last 12 weeks, followed by a 4-week follow-up (total 16 weeks). Study Design: Interventional, Randomized, Parallel Assignment, Single-blind (assessor)
Official title: COM-B Model-based Behavioral Intervention on Safe Pesticide Use and Food Safety Practice Among Farmers in the North Mecha and Fogera Districts: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
572
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-04-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
COM-B-Based Behavioral Intervention
A structured COM-B-based behavioral intervention follows up to 16 weeks, including education, skills training, practical demonstrations, environmental support, and motivational strategies to improve safe pesticide use and food safety practices among farmers, including follow-up visits for reinforcement
Active Comparator: Routine agricultural extension services
Participants will receive routine agricultural extension services and follow-up for 16 weeks