Utility of stages of change construct in the planning of physical activity interventions among playgroup mothers

Jones, Carlie; Jancey, Jonine; Howat, Peter; Dhaliwal, Satvinder S.; Burns, Sharyn; McManus, Alexandra; Hills, Andrew P.; Anderson, Annie S.

doi:10.1186/1756-0500-6-300

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“…Moreover, 58% of the employees were overweight or obese. Determination of the status of the individuals in terms of the stages of health related behaviors is an appropriate reflection of their attitude and performance; the results can provide basic information to design appropriate educational programs for the designated behavior and thus help to prevent the related diseases and enhance health and well-being in the society ( 24 - 27 ). Physical activity is one of the most important items of the lifestyle.…”

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Lifestyle of the Employees Working in Hamadan Public Sectors: Application of the Trans-Theoretical Model

Abdi¹,

Eftekhar²,

Mahmoodi³

et al. 2015

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background:A healthy lifestyle is a valuable source to reduce the prevalence of health problems, and promoteehealth.Objectives:The current study aimed to evaluate the lifestyle and obesity status of Hamadan public employees and their status based on the trans-theoretical model (TTM).Patients and Methods:This analytical cross-sectional study was performed in 2014 on 1200 public employees in Hamadan city, Iran selected through proportional stratified random sampling. Data collection was performed using a three-section questionnaire including demographic characteristics, The FANTASTIC lifestyle questionnaire, and the five-part algorithm. Data were analyzed by SPSS-20 using linear regression, Chi-square, Fisher exact test, and ANOVA.Results:The mean age of the employees was 38.12 ± 8.04 years. Most of the employees (61.7%) had favorable lifestyle. About half of the employees were at the preparation stage of TTM. Most of the employees were in a poor condition regarding the physical activity and healthy eating habits. In most of the evaluated items, females got higher scores than males. The associations between lifestyle and age, gender, work experience, income satisfaction, and marital status were significant. Moreover, the associations between obesity and work experience, marital status, number of offspring, and gender were significant (P < 0. 05). Significant predicting variables of obesity were age and work experience; they explained 31.2% variance of obesity (adjusted R2 = 0.312, R2 change = 0.01).Conclusions:Planning health education interventions for employees through effective approaches seems necessary.

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Lifestyle of the Employees Working in Hamadan Public Sectors: Application of the Trans-Theoretical Model

Abdi¹,

Eftekhar²,

Mahmoodi³

et al. 2015

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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“…In the present study, no significant relationship could be seen between the women's education level and physical activity. Jones et al's study (15) in 2013 does not agree with these findings.…”

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Physical Activity Status Among Women Referred to Health Centers in Izeh, Iran

Araban

Eskandari

Malehi

2016

Jundishapur J Health Sci

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Background: Over the past decades, numerous well-established studies have reported the benefits of physical activity including physical health, obesity prevention and psychosocial health. Despite all these advantages, many people still engage to little leisuretime physical activity. Objectives: The present study focused on the status of physical activity among women referred to three health centers on the basis of the trans theoretical model. Patients and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with 310 randomly selected females referred to health centers in Izeh, Iran, in 2014. To collect data, a valid and reliable (content validity index (CVI) = 0.87, content validity ratio (CVR) = 0.9 and Cronbach's alpha level = 0.87) physical activity questionnaire was used. It included items on self-efficacy, benefits, processes of change, and barriers. To analyze the data, statistical tests including t-test, analysis of variance, chi-squared and correlation were implemented using SPSS 16 software. Results with a P < 0.05 were considered significant. Results: More than 50% of the sample population was at the pre-contemplation stage. The mean age of females in this study was 28.7 ± 6.61. The mean scores of constructs of the model among females in this study showed that there was a non-significant relationship in performing physical activities and females' jobs (Housewife, practitioner) and their education level and also their husbands (P > 0.05). Except for the structure of the barriers, women who had employed husbands reported more barriers to do physical activity (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Given the importance of physical activity, and given that most women are at the pre-contemplation stage of the trans theoretical model, it seems necessary to devise educational interventional plans for the promotion of physical activities among women referred to health centers.

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“…Previous studies suggest that mothers may have several barriers for their low level of physical activity include: lack of time, guilt, lack of energy, limited access to child care or lack of support from their partner, etc. [ 5 6 7 ] Inactivity, not only has hurtful effects on health and quality of life among mothers, but it may also affect their children's behaviors,[ 5 ] as mothers are the primary role models for their children. [ 6 ] Also maternal health is an important factor for family and community health progress.…”

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“…[ 5 6 7 ] Inactivity, not only has hurtful effects on health and quality of life among mothers, but it may also affect their children's behaviors,[ 5 ] as mothers are the primary role models for their children. [ 6 ] Also maternal health is an important factor for family and community health progress. [ 8 ] So, increasing interventions to promote physical activity among mothers is an important public health priority.…”

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Comparing of goal setting strategy with group education method to increase physical activity level: A randomized trial

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Background:Designing an intervention to increase physical activity is important to be based on the health care settings resources and be acceptable by the subject group. This study was designed to assess and compare the effect of the goal setting strategy with a group education method on increasing the physical activity of mothers of children aged 1 to 5.Materials and Methods:Mothers who had at least one child of 1-5 years were randomized into two groups. The effect of 1) goal-setting strategy and 2) group education method on increasing physical activity was assessed and compared 1 month and 3 months after the intervention. Also, the weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumference, and well-being were compared between the two groups before and after the intervention.Results:Physical activity level increased significantly after the intervention in the goal-setting group and it was significantly different between the two groups after intervention (P < 0.05). BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, and well-being score were significantly different in the goal-setting group after the intervention. In the group education method, only the well-being score improved significantly (P < 0.05).Conclusion:Our study presented the effects of using the goal-setting strategy to boost physical activity, improving the state of well-being and decreasing BMI, waist, and hip circumference.

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Utility of stages of change construct in the planning of physical activity interventions among playgroup mothers

Cited by 12 publications

References 34 publications

Lifestyle of the Employees Working in Hamadan Public Sectors: Application of the Trans-Theoretical Model

Lifestyle of the Employees Working in Hamadan Public Sectors: Application of the Trans-Theoretical Model

Physical Activity Status Among Women Referred to Health Centers in Izeh, Iran

Comparing of goal setting strategy with group education method to increase physical activity level: A randomized trial

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