Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
2 Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Occupational Safety and Health Center, NICICO, World Safety Organization and Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Fruits and vegetable (F.V) consumption is the most pivotal strategy of preventing
cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, and cancers. The present study aims to evaluate the
effect of educational intervention based on social cognitive theory (SCT) on consumption of F.Vs
among female high schools’ students in Rafsanjan (South of Iran).
SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This quasi‑experimental study was carried out among 272
students (intervention = 134 and control group = 138) using a multistage sampling method. The
instrument used in this study included demographic characteristics, the students’ F.V consumption
during the past 7 days and its determinants based on the theory. Educational interventions were
made in three sessions for students and two sessions for parents, teachers, and school officials.
The data were analyzed by SPSS version 18 using the statistical tests of Chi‑square, independent
samples t‑test, paired‑samples t‑test, and univariate model at a significant level of 0.05.
RESULTS: Three months after the educational program, mean scores and standard deviation
of F.V consumption and constructs in the intervention group increased significantly (P < 0.001).
Respectively, 22.2% and 36.1% of the changes in the average unit of F.V consumption were the
result of the present educational intervention.
CONCLUSION: The intervention based on SCT with an emphasis on the interaction between student,
family, and school has had an effect on F.V consumption behavior. Therefore, in forming behavior,
attention is paid to the interaction of individual and interpersonal factors.
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