Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Investigating the predictive power of constructs of extended Pender’s health promotion model and some background factors in fruit and vegetable consumption behavior among government employees

. Freshteh Khatti‑Dizabadi; . Jamshid Yazdani‑Charati; . Reza Amani; . Firoozeh Mostafavi

Volume 12, Issue 3 , March 2022, , Pages 1-10

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BACKGROUND: Daily consumption of fruit and vegetable (F and V) can effectively reduce the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases; therefore it is necessary to identify the factors ... Read More BACKGROUND: Daily consumption of fruit and vegetable (F and V) can effectively reduce the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases; therefore it is necessary to identify the factors affecting this behavior. This study aimed to determine the Predictive Power of Pender’s Health promotion model (HPM) constructs in F and V consumption behavior and the effects of some background variables on this behavior.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive‑correlation study was conducted on 418 employees working in different offices of Qaemshahr, Mazandaran Province from April 8, 2019, to July 23, 2019. The participants filled out a questionnaire about perceived F and V Consumption behavior based on Pender’s HPM Constructs. The data were statistically analyzed by descriptive statistics and parametric tests, including the Pearson correlation, Independent– Sample t‑test, One‑Way analysis of variance test, and multiple linear regression, in SPSS‑22.RESULTS: The mean age of participants was 40.25 ± 7.56 years. The results showed that F and V consumption behavior was positively correlated with some constructs of Pender’s HPM including, behavioral outcome (r = 0.51, P < 0.001), previous related behavior (r = 0.48, P < 0.001), commitment to action (r = 0.47, P < 0.001), perceived self‑efficacy and behavior‑related emotions (r = 0.39, P < 0.001). Behavioral outcome alone explained 26% of the dependent variable changes (F and V consumption behavior). The results also indicated that there was a significant relationship between gender and F and V consumption behavior (P = 0.01).CONCLUSION: The study findings demonstrated that some of Pender’s HPM Constructs could predict F and V consumption behavior. Behavioral outcome alone was a strong predictor of this behavior. Therefore, in addition to background variables, these constructs should be taken into account in the development of training interventions and courses.

Effect of web‑based and software‑based educational intervention on stages of behavior change of students’ physical activity

. Sahar Sabooteh; . Awat Feizi; . Parivash Shekarchizadeh; . Hossein Shahnazi; . Firoozeh Mostafavi

Volume 10, Issue 5 , May 2020, , Pages 1-8

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INTRODUCTION: The present study aims at designing and evaluating the effect of new educationalmedia‑based educational intervention on students’ stages of behavior change of ... Read More

Hospitals reorientation towards health promotion: A qualitative study of barriers to and strategies for implementation of health promotion in hospitals of Isfahan, Iran

. Atefeh Afshari; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Arman Latifi; . Leila Ahmadi Ghahnaviyeh; . Maryam Pirouzi; . Ahmad Ali Eslami

Volume 8, Issue 6 , June 2018, , Pages 1-8

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CONTEXT: The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the need for reorientation ofhospitals toward health promotion (HP).AIMS: This study explores health‑care professionals’ ... Read More

Barriers to medication adherence in patients with hypertension: A qualitative study

. Arash Najimi; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Gholamreza Sharifirad; . Parastoo Golshiri

Volume 8, Issue 2 , February 2018, , Pages 1-7

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INTRODUCTION: Barriers to medication adherence in patients with hypertension can have significantdifferences that made researchers confute to conclude that medication adherence is required ... Read More

Development and study of self‑efficacy scale in medication adherence among Iranian patients with hypertension

. Arash Najimi; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Gholamreza Sharifirad; . Parastoo Golshiri

Volume 7, Issue 5 , September and October 2017, , Pages 1-6

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BACKGROUND: This study was aimed at developing and studying the scale of self‑efficacy inadherence to treatment in Iranian patients with hypertension.METHODS: A mix‑method study ... Read More

Determinants of complementary feeding practices among mothers of 6–24 months failure to thrive children based on behavioral analysis phase of PRECEDE model, Tehran

. Nasibeh Shams; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Akbar Hassanzadeh

Volume 6, Issue 1 , 2016, , Pages 1-5

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Background: This study intended to clarify the determining factors of complementary feedingpractices among Tehran 6–24 months failure to thrive children in order to use the results ... Read More

Effect of educational intervention on knowledge, perceived benefits, barriers and self‑efficacy regarding AIDS preventive behaviors among drug addicts

. Fatemeh Bastami; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Akbar Hassanzadeh

Volume 5, Issue 5 , December 2015, , Pages 1-7

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Background and Objectives: Addicts account for approximately 68.15% of AIDS cases inIran and injection drug users are considered as a major factor in the spread of AIDS in Iran.The ... Read More

Physical activity among employee women based on transtheoretical model

. Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Asiyeh Pirzadeh

Volume 5, Issue 5 , December 2015, , Pages 1-5

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Introduction: Today, many jobs are associated with the inactivity or sedentary lifestyle.Employees’ health will be affected by their depriving of the benefits of physical activity ... Read More

Self‑medication among students in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences based on Health Belief Model

. Asiyeh Pirzadeh; . Firoozeh Mostafavi

Volume 4, Issue 5 , November 2014, , Pages 1-5

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Background: The prevalence of self‑medication is high all over the world, especially in Iran.But there is a paucity of studies to explore self‑medication activities among the universitystudents. ... Read More

The effects of breast cancer educational intervention on knowledge and health beliefs of women 40 years and older, Isfahan, Iran

. Mohsen Rezaeian; . Gholamreza Sharifirad; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Mitra Moodi; . Mohammad Hadi Abbasi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , May 2014, , Pages 1-6

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Introduction: Breast cancer is an international health problem in the world over.Mammography screening behavior has critical role in early detection and decreasing ofits mortality. ... Read More

Influencing factors on health promoting behavior among the elderly living in the community

. Javad Harooni; . Akbar Hassanzadeh; . Firoozeh Mostafavi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , May 2014, , Pages 1-6

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Introduction: Health promotion behavior is one of the main criteria for determining health thatis recognized as the basic factor in catching numerous diseases. Observing such behaviors ... Read More Introduction: Health promotion behavior is one of the main criteria for determining health thatis recognized as the basic factor in catching numerous diseases. Observing such behaviors bythe elderly prevents affliction to various diseases and has potential effect in promoting healthand increasing the elderly quality of life. This research was done for the aim of determiningeffective factors on health promotion behaviors and health status in the elderly of the Denaprovince. Materials and Methods: One hundred twenty elderly of over 65 years of agewere selected randomly to do this descriptive‑analytical study (cross‑sectional type). Thequestionnaire regarding health promoting lifestyle profile 2 (HPLP2) was used for measuringthe rate of health promotion behaviors. The data was collected by personal interviews andface to face method for completing the relevant questionnaire and was analyzed by SPSSsoftware version 20 and also proper tests. Results: The average score of the elderly healthpromotion behaviors in the Dena province (143.8) indicated the acceptable level of performinghealth promoting behaviors in this group, such that 85% of the elderly had intermediatehealth promoting behaviors and 15% had proper behaviors. Also, the results showed that theaverage score of the physical activity and nutrition sub‑measuring conditions was lower thanthe average score of other sub measures of prevention had the highest average. Moreover,comparison of the correlation of health promotion behaviors with the sub‑measures showedthat apart from the healthy nutrition sub‑measure, all the other sub‑measures have significantcorrelation with health promotion behaviors. Conclusion: From the findings of this study,the authors recommend health providers to promote elderly health promotion behaviors inall communities by identifying health promotion behaviors in other parts of the country, andalso designing suitable intervention programs based on effective factors on health promotionbehaviors of the elderly people.

Physical activity patterns and its influencing factors among high school students of Izeh city: Application of some constructs of health belief model

. Arash Salahshuri; . Gholamreza Sharifirad; . Akbar Hassanzadeh; . Firoozeh Mostafavi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , February 2014, , Pages 1-6

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Purpose: This study has been conducted to identify the roles of self-efficacy, benefits of andbarriers to physical activity, and its relationship with physical activity in male and ... Read More

An assessment of the role of perceived benefits, barriers and self-efficacy in predicting dietary behavior in male and female high school students in the city of Izeh, Iran

. Arash Salahshoori; . Gholamreza Sharifirad; . Akbar Hassanzadeh; . Firoozeh Mostafavi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , February 2014, , Pages 1-6

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Introduction: Paying attention to improving the nutritional status of adolescents can be one of themost effective fundamental measures for preventing chronic diseases, particularly ... Read More Introduction: Paying attention to improving the nutritional status of adolescents can be one of themost effective fundamental measures for preventing chronic diseases, particularly cardiovasculardiseases in later life. Identifying the predicting elements in different behaviors is one of the mosteffective ways that can be considered in prevention programs in different communities, particularlyin developing countries. The purpose of was to determine the perceived efficacy, benefits andbarriers related to a healthy nutrition pattern and the relation of these variables with a healthy diet inmale and female high school students in Izeh city. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectionaldescriptive and analytic study conducted throughout high schools in Izeh City, the subjects were500 students (300 girls and 200 boys) from the 1390-91 school years who were selected throughthe multistage random sampling method; the acquired data was then studied and analyzed. Thedata for this study was gathered through a multi-sectional questionnaire (that included demographiccharacteristics, self-efficacy, perceived benefits and barriers). The Independent t-test, Spearman’sCorrelation, Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient and Linear Regression were used to interpret andanalyze the data. Results: Data analysis showed that the mean age of male participants was15.67 ± 0.95 years and females 15.86 ± 1.16 years. The mean score for healthy eating patternsin male students was 46.83 ± 14.86 and in female students 44.20 ± 14.16 respectively. The meanscore for perceived benefits of healthy eating in girls was significantly higher than that in boys. Therewas a direct meaningful relationship between the mean score of benefits and perceived self-efficacywith the healthy eating behaviors in the two sexes, (P < 0.001). The results of the multiple linearregression analysis revealed that the most important predictive factors in the students’ healthyeating behavior are self-efficacy and perceived benefits respectively and that perceived barriersis not an influencing predictor in healthy eating patterns. Conclusion: The results of this studyshowed that many factors influence students’ diet pattern and undeniably the role of these factorsare not alike in the two sexes. The results also showed that perceived self-efficacy and benefitsof healthy nutrition strengthens healthy eatingbehavior in students and thus these factorsshould be considered by health authorities inthe country in any future programming.

Factors affecting quality of life in postmenopausal women, Isfahan, 2011

. Ensiyeh Norozi; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Akbar Hasanzadeh; . Mitra Moodi; . Gholamreza Sharifirad

Volume 3, Issue 10 , October 2013, , Pages 1-7

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Context: Various studies have shown that quality of life in women after menopause undergoesradical changes. Several factors such as psycho‑social factors are associated with the qualityof ... Read More

Relationship between body satisfaction with self esteemand unhealthy body weight management

. Shahrbanoo Daniali; . Leila Azadbakht; . Firoozeh Mostafavi

Volume 3, Issue 7 , July 2013, , Pages 1-6

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Introduction: A favorable or unfavorable attitude about self was named self esteem. Accordingto Maslow theory to achieve quality of life and happiness, one must reach the gradualfulfillment ... Read More Introduction: A favorable or unfavorable attitude about self was named self esteem. Accordingto Maslow theory to achieve quality of life and happiness, one must reach the gradualfulfillment of human needs, including a high degree of own self‑esteem. Body dissatisfactionis a negative distortion of one’s body which is especially mentioned by the women. Manystudies have shown links between self esteem, body dissatisfaction, health and behaviors. thisstudy intends to determine relationship between body satisfaction, self esteem and unhealthyweight control behaviors between women. Methods: This cross‑sectional study was doneon 408 women employees in Isfahan University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciencesduring 1390. They were chosen according to the stratified random sampling method. Inclusioncriteria were 1) willing to participate in the study and 2) lack of serious physical defect 3) notbeing in pregnancy or breastfeeding course. Exclusion criteria was filling out questionnairesincompletely. Data collection tool was a multidimensional questionnaire which comprised of4 sections as following: demographic (5items), A self‑administrative questionnaire for bodySatisfaction (7 items), Rosenberg Self‑Esteem Scale (10 items) and a standard Weight ControlBehavior Scale (18 items). Cranach’s alpha was 0.9 or higher for the different sections. Finally,collected data was analyzed with SPSS18 using the independent T‑test, one‑way ANOVA,Pearson correlation coefficient, regression, Spearman correlation. Results: Frequencies ofparticipants by weight category were 14.1% for obese, 35.3% for overweight, 47.6% for normalweight. The mean body satisfaction score in the studied women was 63.26 ± 16.27 (from100). Mean score of self esteem was 76.70 ± 10.45. 51.5% of women had medium selfesteem, 47.5% had high self esteem. Pearson correlation showed that the variables of bodySatisfaction (r = 0.3, P = 0.02), BMI (r = ‑ 0.14, P < 0.003), education level (r = 0.22, P < 0.001),income (r = 0.14, P < 0.004), consumption of fruit (r = 0.13, P < 0.008) all correlated withself‑esteem significantly. Women with higher self esteem used higher fruits had a goodnutrition overall (r = 0.11, P = 0.02). 92.15%, 10.8% of women respectively participated in oneof healthy and unhealthy weight control behavior. There was not any Relationship betweenself esteem and healthy weight control behavior while finding showed reverse relationshipbetween self esteem and Unhealthy Dieting Behaviors.Conclusion: It seemed women identity in our society tiedto social appreciations that formed and supported by bodysatisfaction. When they feel their current appearance isdiffer from ideal appearance, they feel down and have lowerself esteem and used unhealthy dieting behavior and lowfruits daily. Due to importance of precise self evaluation,self esteem can be used to design and conduct publichealth programs, especially for women.

The effect of family-based intervention on empowerment of the elders

. Leili Rabiei; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Reza Masoudi; . Akbar Hassanzadeh

Volume 3, Issue 5 , May 2013, , Pages 1-7

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Background and Objective: Adult age is a sensitive period of human life and paying attentionto the issues and needs of this stage is a social necessity. Regarding the specific needs ... Read More Background and Objective: Adult age is a sensitive period of human life and paying attentionto the issues and needs of this stage is a social necessity. Regarding the specific needs of thisperiod, considering the empowerment, dignity, and self-efficacy in the elders is very important too,which is frequently neglected. This study aims to determine the effect of family-based interventionson the elders’ empowerment with emphasis on self-efficacy, self-esteem, perceive threat, andquality of life of the elders in Isfahan. Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental study,64 elderly people with the ability to perform routine and daily tasks without dependence onothers and without systemic and restrictive diseases were chosen by available sampling methodand were divided into two intervention and control groups. In intervention group, the model offamily-based empowerment was trained and conducted in ten 45-minute sessions. The level ofperceived threat, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and life quality in both groups were evaluated beforeand after intervention through a questionnaire. Chi Square, paired and independent t-test wereused for statistical analysis. Results: Statistical test of paired t-test indicated that family-basedempowerment model significantly increased the quality of life in intervention group compared withthe control group (P < 0.01). Statistical test of independent t-test showed a significant differencein intervention and control groups after conducting the program in the score of the self-esteem(P < 0.001). Regarding self-efficiency, independent t-test did not show any significant differencebetween the two groups before intervention. Despite the increase of self-efficacy score afterintervention, this difference was not significant (P = 0.076). Conclusion: Regarding the findings ofthis research, we can conclude that it is possible to increase the level of self-efficacy, self-esteem,perceived threat, and finally quality of life of the elders and facilitate the way for healthy aging andbeing healthy in this period using family-based empowerment model regularly and consistently.

Smoking behavior, nicotine dependency, and motivation to cessation among smokers in the preparation stage of change

. Ahmad Ali Eslami; . Abdorrahman Charkazi; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Hossein Shahnazi; . Mohammad Taghi Badeleh; . Gholam Reza Sharifirad

Volume 2, Issue 5 , December 2012, , Pages 1-4

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Objective: To investigate selected constructs of the transtheoretical model (TTM) of behaviorchange regarding smoking behavior among people in the preparation stage, as well asmotivation ... Read More

Mammography stage of adoption among Iranian women

. Mitra Moodi; . Mohsen Rezaeian; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Gholam R. Sharifirad

Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2012, , Pages 1-8

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Background: Stage of Change and Health Belief Models are two the most common modelsthat have been applied in mammography screening behaviors. The purpose of this study was toidentify ... Read More

Relationship between health literacy, health status, and healthy behaviors among older adults in Isfahan, Iran

. Seyed Homamodin Javadzade; . Gholamreza Sharifirad; . Fatemeh Radjati; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Mahnoosh Reisi; . Akbar Hasanzade

Volume 2, Issue 3 , August 2012, , Pages 1-7

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Background: Health literacy is a measure of an individual’s ability to read, comprehend, and act onmedical instructions. Limited health literacy can reduce the adults’ ability ... Read More Background: Health literacy is a measure of an individual’s ability to read, comprehend, and act onmedical instructions. Limited health literacy can reduce the adults’ ability to comprehend and usebasic health-related materials, such as prescription, food labels, health education pamphlets, articles,appointment slips, and health insurance plans, which can affect their ability to take appropriate andtimely health care action. Nowadays, low health literacy is considered a worldwide health threat. So,the purpose of this study was to assess health literacy level in older adults and to investigate therelationships between health literacy and health status, health care utilization, and health preventivebehaviors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 354 older adults was conductedin Isfahan. The method of sampling was clustering. Health literacy was measured using the Test ofFunctional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFHLA). Data were collected using home interviewing. Healthstatus was measured based on self-rated general health. Health care utilization was measuredbased on self-reported outpatient clinic visits, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations, andhealth preventive behaviors were measured based on self-reported preventive health servicesuse. Results: Approximately 79.6% of adults were found to have inadequate health literacy. Theytended to be older, had fewer years of schooling, lower household income, and were females.Inadequate health literacy was associated with poorer general health (P < 0.001). Health literacylevel was negatively associated with outpatient visits (P = 0.003) and hospitalization (P = 0.01).No significant association was found between health literacy level and emergency room utilization.Self-reported lack of PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test (P < 0.001) and fecal occult blood test(FOBT; P = 0.003) was higher among individuals with inadequate health literacy than those withadequate health literacy. No significant association was found between health literacy level andmammogram in the last 2 years. Conclusion: Low health literacy is more prevalent in older adults.It indicates the importance of health literacy issue in health promotion. So, with simple educationalmaterials and effective interventions for low health literacy group, we can improve health promotionin the society and mitigate the adverse health effects of low health literacy.

Factors associated with the fecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening based on health belief model structures in moderate risk individuals, Isfahan, 2011

. Seyed Homamodin Javadzade; . Firoozeh Mostafavi; . Akbar Hasanzade; . Mahnoosh Reisi; . Hossein Shahnazi; . Gholamreza Sharifirad

Volume 2, Issue 2 , July 2012, , Pages 1-6

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Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most important and most common cancers and thesecond leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.Every year, nearly 1million new cases of colorectalcancer ... Read More Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most important and most common cancers and thesecond leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.Every year, nearly 1million new cases of colorectalcancer are recognized around the world and nearly half of them lose their lives due to the disease.Thestatistics reveal shocking incidence and mortality from colorectal cancer, therefore secondaryprevention of this cancer is important and research has shown that by early diagnosis 90% of patientscan be treated.Among the colorectal cancer screening tests, fecal occult blood test(FOBT)takes thepriority because of its convenience and also low cost. But due to various reasons, the participation ofpeople in this screening test is low. The goal of this study is to assess the factors that affect participationof population at average risk in colorectal cancer screening programs, based on health belief modelstructures. Materials and Methods: A cross‑sectional survey of 196 individuals, more than 50 yearsold, was conducted in Isfahan. Ninety‑eight people of the target group were selected from laboratorieswhile they came there for doing FOBT test; the method of sampling in this group was random sampling.The method of data collection in the other 98 individuals was by home interview and they were selectedby cluster sampling. The questionnaire used was based on health belief model to assess the factorsassociated with performing FOBT. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferentialstatistical methods. Results: The mean score of knowledge in the first group was 48/5 ± 11/7 and inthe second group was 36/5 ± 19/3. Individuals in the first group were more likely to be married, hadmore years of schooling, and better financial status. There were significant relationships betweenknowledge (P<0.001), perceived susceptibility (P<0.001), perceived severity (P<0.001), perceivedbarriers (P<0.001), and self‑efficacy (P<0.001) in the two groups. There was no significant associationbetween the perceived benefits in the two groups. Those people who have had FOBT test in lastyear in each group reported better score of Health Belief Model model structures. Conclusion:According to this study, it seems that there is an urgent need to pay more attention to this diseaseand its prevention through screening. With a better understanding of factors affecting the test, it canbe a useful step to reduce the rate of death and costs, and improve the community health outcomes.

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