Impact of Health Education on Awareness of Sedentary Lifestyle as Predisposing Factor to Cardiovascular Diseases among Secondary School Principals in Zone 4 Nigeria

Akinwusi, Adetoun Tayewo; Odelola, Olusola Jacob

doi:10.13189/ujph.2018.060101

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“…Their findings suggest that the intervention was effective in heightening awareness, prompting individuals to become more cognizant of their sedentary behavior. Akinwusiet et al [ 31 ] embarked on a study aimed at examining the influence of health education on the awareness of a sedentary lifestyle as a predisposing factor to cardiovascular diseases among secondary school principals in Nigeria, revealing a notable increase in participants’ awareness levels.…”

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Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers

Gangachin,

Bayrami,

Rahimi

et al. 2024

BMC Women's Health

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Background and purpose Overweight and obesity in women of reproductive age not only contribute to chronic diseases but also lead to fertility issues, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and psychological challenges. Among the detrimental behaviors associated with obesity, the consumption of fast foods and sedentary lifestyles have the most significant impact on weight gain and require effective interventions. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of an educational and counseling smartphone intervention in raising awareness and modifying behaviors related to sedentary behavior and fast food consumption in women with high body mass index. Materials and methods This randomized controlled trial was conducted with two parallel groups comprising 106 women of reproductive age who sought assistance at Urmia health centers in 2022. Participants with diverse social and economic backgrounds were included. They were randomly assigned to either a control group or an intervention group. Valid and reliable questionnaires were administered to assess awareness regarding sedentary behaviors and fast foods consumption, as well as engagement in sedentary behaviors and consumption of fast foods. In addition to standard care, the intervention group received educational and counseling sessions through a dedicated smartphone application. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 20 software at a significance level of P < 0.05. Findings The results of a statistical t-test indicated a noteworthy disparity between the control and intervention groups concerning the average awareness scores related to fast foods consumption (P < 0.001) and sedentary behaviors (P < 0.001) before and 3 months after the intervention. Additionally, a substantial statistical difference was observed in the mean consumption of fast foods (P < 0.001) and hours of sedentary behaviors (P < 0.001) before and 3 months after the intervention when comparing the two groups. Conclusion Educational and counseling programs, when applied effectively, can serve the dual purpose of enhancing awareness concerning sedentary behaviors and fast foods consumption while concurrently fostering a reduction in the prevalence of these behaviors. The study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT Id: IRCT20210722051953N1) at 04/08/2021.

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Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers

Gangachin,

Bayrami,

Rahimi

et al. 2024

BMC Women's Health

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Effect of Radio Drama Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice-Intention of Hypertension Prevention among the Working Class

Sodeinde

Adekoya

Akintayo

2022

American Journal of Health Education

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Investigating the effect of educational and counseling intervention via smartphone on awareness and behaviors related to sedentary behavior and consumption of fast foods in women with high body mass index referring to comprehensive health service centers in Urmia in 2022

gangachin

Bayrami

Rahimi

et al. 2023

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Background and purpose In addition to causing chronic diseases, overweight and obesity in women of reproductive age lead to fertility problems, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and psychological problems. Among the inappropriate behaviors affecting obesity are the consumption of fast foods and sedentary behaviors, which have the greatest impact on overweight and obesity, and require effective interventions. This study aims to investigate the effect of educational and counseling intervention through smartphone on awareness and behaviors related to sedentary behavior and consumption of fast foods in women referring to comprehensive health service centers in Urmia in 2022.Materials and methods In this experimental study, 106 women of reproductive age covered by comprehensive health service centers were selected by simple random sampling and assigned to two intervention and control groups. The tool used in the researcher-made questionnaire included demographic information, awareness questionnaire about sedentary behaviors and fast foods, questionnaires related to the consumption of fast foods and sedentary behavior. The educational intervention in the intervention group was carried out with a designed application. Data analysis was done with SPSS 20 software at a significance level of P < 0.05.Findings: According to the results of statistical T-TEST, there was a significant difference between the control group and the intervention group in terms of the mean scores of awareness about the consumption of fast foods (P < 0.001) and sedentary behaviors (P < 0.001) before and three months after the intervention. Moreover, the average consumption of fast foods (P < 0.001) and hours of sedentary behavior (P < 0.001) before and three months after the intervention showed a statistically significant difference between the two groups.Conclusion educational and counseling programs with the application can be used both to raise awareness about behaviors related to sedentary behavior and consumption of fast foods and to reduce the consumption of fast foods and behaviors related to sedentary behavior.

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Impact of Health Education on Awareness of Sedentary Lifestyle as Predisposing Factor to Cardiovascular Diseases among Secondary School Principals in Zone 4 Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

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Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers

Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers

Effect of Radio Drama Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice-Intention of Hypertension Prevention among the Working Class

Investigating the effect of educational and counseling intervention via smartphone on awareness and behaviors related to sedentary behavior and consumption of fast foods in women with high body mass index referring to comprehensive health service centers in Urmia in 2022

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