Evaluating educational interventions on healthcare students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards One Health in Hong Kong
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background: One Health is a multidisciplinary framework that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Despite its importance, One Health education in Hong Kong is relatively limited when compared to other regions in Asia. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a “One Health Lecture Series” in enhancing students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to One Health concepts. Methods: A web-based questionnaire was used to assess the KAP among first-year sub-degree level healthcare students. Participants completed pre-exposure (PRES) and post-exposure (POES) surveys following eight lectures on various One Health topics. Statistical analyses, including paired-samples t-tests and ANOVA, were employed to evaluate changes in KAP. Results: Of the 457 students surveyed, 216 who attended all sessions and successfully completed all the questionnaires were included in the analysis. Knowledge scores increased from 59.0% to 62.4%, which was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Attitude scores improved from 28.9 to 29.7, also showing a significant increase (p < 0.001). Practice scores rose from 28.1 to 29.0, reflecting a significant enhancement (p < 0.001). Profile plots indicated complex patterns of change across sessions, with initial improvements stabilising towards the end of the series. Conclusion: The One Health Lecture Series effectively enhanced students’ knowledge, attitudes and self-reported practices, with knowledge improvements observed but showing variability. These findings underscore the need for tailored educational approaches that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and engage students in practical applications of One Health principles, preparing them for future challenges in health sectors. Further research should explore factors influencing the differential impacts observed across lecture topics. One Health impact statement This study evaluates the effectiveness of the “One Health Lecture Series” in enhancing healthcare students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding One Health concepts in Hong Kong. By highlighting the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, the intervention aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among future healthcare professionals. The One Health approach has added significant value by improving student understanding and promoting collaborative solutions to health challenges, which could not have been achieved through single-discipline education alone. Integrating academic, practical, and local knowledge, the study co-produced transformational insights that address complex health issues, ensuring the research’s relevance to society. The findings demonstrate the benefits of educational interventions in preparing students for real-world applications, leading to sustained improvements in health outcomes for both humans and animals.
Source: CABI One Health
Authors: Ho-Kong Christopher Au-Yeung, Hiu Ying Lau, Samuel Ming Him Leung, Kin Pong U, Chi Wai Terence Lee, Sze Wai Cyrena Lo, Wan Chi Winnie Wong, Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan
Institution: Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415380668