Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Dec 12, 2025
Date Accepted: Apr 30, 2026
Production of a Health Awareness Video on Precautionary Measures Against Respiratory Infectious Diseases for Public Transportation Drivers: Protocol for a Scoping review, a Delphi study, and a Randomized Controlled Trial
ABSTRACT
Background:
The public transportation system is a high-risk media for respiratory infectious diseases (RIDs) transmission. Health awareness videos are integral in disseminating knowledge, elevating health-risk perceptions, and enhancing attitudes, as per the Health Belief Model and Cognitive dissonance theory. No recent awareness videos on this matter were identified.
Objective:
The aim of this multi-stage study is to produce and evaluate an evidence-based health awareness video on precautionary measures against RID among public transportation drivers in Lebanon.
Methods:
Stage one: Drafting the script of the video is inspired by published/unpublished studies on public transportation drivers in Lebanon. This ensures it is scientifically ground and tailored towards target viewers. Stage two: Using a Delphi technique, the script will be revised by eight experts in public health, infection control, psychology, filmmaking, and public transportation, using Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) and DISCERN. Stage three: Once the video is produced, a non-blinded, randomized, two-arm controlled trial will be conducted. A proportionate sample of 160 drivers will be invited from various Lebanese governorates using a simple randomization technique. Experimental group (n=80) will watch a health-awareness video, whereas control group (n=80) will watch a neutral video on traffic signs. Their knowledge, risk perceptions, attitudes, and cognitive dissonance will be evaluated. Study duration: 2 years.
Results:
Producing a health awareness-video on precautionary measures against RID in this study stems out from evidence-based finding and experts’ opinions. Its effectiveness on public transportation drivers will be evaluated by testing the viewer’s knowledge, risk perceptions, and attitudes.
Conclusions:
This video will contribute to a safer transportation system and higher service utilization, leading to a reduction in both street congestion and pollution. It aligns with CDC mission to control the global spread of RID and lessen disease burden. Clinical Trial: ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT07248319
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