Digital Humanities, Social Science and Cultural Preservation
The Effect of Bisphenol a Training on the Knowledge Levels of Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Abstract
Mustafa Kilavuz and Refika Genc Koyucu
Exposure to Bisphenol A which is a chemical degradant has increased especially in industrialized societies. Bisphenol A has many negative effects on women’s reproductive health. Women cannot know the negative effects of Bisphenol A without knowing what it is. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of Bisphenol A training provided to women on their level of knowledge. The data were collected from women with a mean age of 28 ± 4 years in 3 stages. Among the participants, 87.1% had not received information about Bisphenol A before. After the training provided to the women, the rate of paying attention to Bisphenol A-containing substances increased statistically (p<0.05). These findings indicate that as women’s level of knowledge about Bisphenol A increases, their plastic use decreases and their level of attention increases.