Applying socioecological model to improve women’s physical activity : a randomized control trial
Joint Authors
Tihrani, Hadi
Majlessi, Fershteh
Sadiqi, Ruya
Kabootarkhani, Husni Marzih
Shojaeizadeh, Dawud
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 3 (31 Mar. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-03-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : A sedentary life without sufficient physical activity is recognized as a risk factor for various diseases, and a major modifiable risk factor for noncommunicable diseases.
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of intervention using socioecological model in promoting women’s physical activity in the city of Kerman, Iran.
Materials and Methods : In this randomized, double-blinded, controlled study, 360 women were studied at health and medical centers of Kerman.
This educational intervention was based on socioecological model and conducted on 4 levels of personal, social, organizational, and political.
Data collection tool included a researcher-made questionnaire based on constructs of socioecological model and the international physical activity inventory.
Results: The results indicated insignificant differences between the two groups in terms of perceived social, physical, and political support and also with regard to level of physical activity before intervention.
However after the intervention and according to independent t test, significant differences were observed between two groups in perceived social, physical, and political support and also level of physical activity (P < 0.001).
Furthermore, mean values of the above terms increased in the intervention group.
Conclusions : According to the results, interventions based on socioecological model can positively affect women’s physical activity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tihrani, Hadi& Majlessi, Fershteh& Shojaeizadeh, Dawud& Sadiqi, Ruya& Kabootarkhani, Husni Marzih. 2016. Applying socioecological model to improve women’s physical activity : a randomized control trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 3, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tihrani, Hadi…[et al.]. Applying socioecological model to improve women’s physical activity : a randomized control trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 3 (Mar. 2016), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tihrani, Hadi& Majlessi, Fershteh& Shojaeizadeh, Dawud& Sadiqi, Ruya& Kabootarkhani, Husni Marzih. Applying socioecological model to improve women’s physical activity : a randomized control trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 3, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-679114
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 4-5
Record ID
BIM-679114