Mohmmad Ehsan Tghzadeh; zahra Bigheli; Tayebeh Mohtasami
Volume 3, Issue 9 , June 2014, , Pages 30-45
Abstract
Objective: This study examined the impact of education health and modification of behavior in the lifestyle of diabetic patients. Method: We selected 60 type two diabetic patients by method of targeted sampling in two Experimental groups (30 patients) and control group (30 patients). Data collection ...
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Objective: This study examined the impact of education health and modification of behavior in the lifestyle of diabetic patients. Method: We selected 60 type two diabetic patients by method of targeted sampling in two Experimental groups (30 patients) and control group (30 patients). Data collection tools include a fifth part questionnaire to determine demographic information and assess knowledge, attitudes, performance and self-care was completed in two stages. After pilot study, the training intervention was conducted for 6 two-hour sessions. One month after the training program, the second step was done to gather information and data were analyzed using t test. Results: The results showed that the training program increased knowledge, attitude and performance in the fields of nutritional habits and physical activity. Also, self-care behavior of participants in the experimental group significantly improved (pConclusion: The result of this study indicated health education and modification of behavior can promote lifestyle in type two diabetic patients; therefore it is recommended that by compile of long-term strategy toward determination of proper lifestyle, decreasing the symptoms of diabetes. Also, training to diabetic patients in clinics to enhance the health of them is recommended.
