Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
2 Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
Abstract
Background: Lifestyle affects people’s health and life length, however, no sufficient studies
have been done on the effect of lifestyle on middle‑ageing, as the transitional period from
adulthood to old‑ageing, this study has been conducted to study the effect of educational
intervention on health promoting lifestyle of middle‑aged women in Lenjan city of Isfahan
Province, Iran. Methods: This quasi‑experimental study was conducted on 88 middle‑aged
women were selected through randomized sampling from two health centers in Lenjan, and
then were categorized into experimental and control groups. To collect data, a researcher‑made
demographic and life style questionnaire was used. The educational intervention was performed
in five sessions. Data were collected from both groups in two stages: Before the intervention
and 3 months after the education. Data were analyzed with using SPSS‑20 and P < 0.05 were
considered statistically significant. Results: The results showed that educational program had a
positive significant effect on increasing the mean scores in the intervention group, considering
the physical activity, mental health, and interpersonal relationship, P < 0.001. However, regarding
the nutrition, the mean increase was not significant (P = 0.113). Conclusion: According to the
findings, it is evident that educational intervention is beneficial for various aspects of middle‑aged
women’s lifestyle. Therefore, applying a healthy lifestyle seems essential for having a healthy
aging period, and educational intervention can be effective.
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