The Effectiveness of Social Cognitive Theory-based Educational Intervention on School Children’s Breakfast Consumption

Introduction: Breakfast consumption has a lot of beneficial effects on nutritional status and cognitive activities of school-aged children's. This study aimed to examine the efficacy of social cognitive theory–based education on schoolchildren breakfast eating behaviors. Methods: Two schools with similar socio-demographic characteristics were selected from 20 public primary schools of Ilam city (west of Iran) and randomly assigned as intervention or control school. Fifty school children from 3rd, 4th and 5th grades of each school participated in this study. Educational intervention was performed during 6-weeks and was focused on enhancing the self-efficacy, social support and self-regulation mediators to promote the school children’s breakfast consumption. Data were collected at baseline and 8-weeks after intervention using a 57-item questionnaire and a breakfast food diary and analyzed using Nutritionist IV food processor software and IBM SPSS statistics data editor. Results: The findings showed that mean scores of all Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) constructs as well as breakfast eating behaviors in intervention group significantly increased at 8-weeks after intervention (p < 0.05). Also, there was a significant increase in mean score of knowledge in control group at 8 weeks follow-up (p < 0.05). Moreover, the results showed that mean scores of energy and all measured macro and micronutrients intakes significantly increased at follow-up in intervention group (p < 0.05). Also, there were significant increases in mean scores of energy, zinc, calcium and vitamin D intakes in control group at 8-weeks follow-up (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The findings of the present study showed that social cognitive theory is an effective framework to planning and implementation of the educational intervention to promotion of male school children’s breakfast consumption.

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The Effect of Social Cognitive Theory-Based Psychoeducation Towards Depression and Blood Pressure of Ischemic Stroke Patients

JOURNAL FOR QUALITY IN PUBLIC HEALTH ◽

10.30994/jqph.v4i1.140 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 202-207

Author(s):

Tata Mahyuvi ◽

Nursalam Nursalam

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Stroke Patient ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Ischemic Stroke Patient

Introduction. Stroke places on the third rank in the world as the cause of death. Depression is a common psychology condition found in ischemic stroke patient and generally experienced hypertension. The aim of this research is to analyze the effect of social cognitive theory-based psychoeducation towards depression and blood pressure of ischemic stroke patient. Design. The design of this research is quasi-experiment by pre and post control group within. The population is 100 ischemic stroke patients in mental hospital Jemursari Surabaya, while the samples are 32 respondents. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling. The intervention group was given social cognitive theory-based psychoeducation for 15-30 minutes in 4 times session and the control group was given intervention as hospital standards. The data were analyzed by paired t-test with significant value α=0,05. Result. The result of the research revealed that there was a significant effect between depression and blood pressure before and after the treatment of social cognitive theory-based psychoeducation. It shown that depression intervention group p value=0,000 and systole and diastole p value=0,000. Discussion. Social cognitive theory-based psychoeducation was effective to decrease depression and blood pressure of ischemic stroke patient and it is highly recommended for the patient in the rehabilitation phase.

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Abstract P186: A Randomized Preschool Trial To Promote Cardiovascular Health In Colombia: 18 Month Follow Up.

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.125.suppl_10.ap186 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 125 (suppl_10) ◽

Author(s):

Jaime Céspedes ◽

German Briceño ◽

Michael Farkouh ◽

Rajesh Vedanthan ◽

Martha Leal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Educational Intervention ◽

Cardiovascular Health ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Educational Programs ◽

Control Group ◽

Active Lifestyle ◽

And Control ◽

The Impact

Introduction: Educational programs for children can increase uptake of healthy lifestyle behaviors. However, the impact of educational programs in preschool-aged children in low- and middle-income countries is not known. We conducted a five month educational intervention in preschool facilities (PF) in Bogota, Colombia, to assess changes in preschooler’s knowledge, attitudes and habits (KAH) towards healthy eating and living an active lifestyle. Methods: We conducted a cluster, randomized, controlled trial, and randomly assigned 14 PF in Bogota to a five-month educational intervention (7 PF) or to usual curriculum (7 PF). The intervention included classroom activities and use of printed material and videos. A total of 1216 pre-school children, 928 parents, and 120 teachers participated. A structured survey was used to evaluate changes in KAH with a weighted total score (WTS). The primary outcome was change in children's WTS, and the secondary outcomes were change in parents’ and teachers' WTS. The control PF were provided the intervention after the initial evaluation. To assess sustainability, we evaluated both intervention and control groups at 18 months. Results: At 6 months, children in the intervention group showed 10.9% increase in WTS vs. 5.3% in controls, p<0.001, after adjustment for cluster, sex, age and teachers' educational level. Among parents, the equivalent results were 8.9% and 3.1%, respectively, p< 0.001, and among teachers 9.4% and 2.5%, p=0.06. At the 18-month extended follow-up, both the intervention and control children showed a significant further increase in WTS, p<0.001 (Figure 1). In parents and teachers in the intervened group, there was no significant increase in WTS, p=0.7417, and p=0.1197. In the control group, there was an increase in WTS in teachers but not in parents, p=0.001, and p=0.4239. Conclusion: A preschool based intervention, aimed at changing KAH related to healthy diet and active lifestyle, is feasible, efficacious and sustainable up to 18 months in very young children in Colombia.

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Effect of educational intervention based on social cognitive theory on self-care behaviors of high blood pressure patients

Journal of Preventive Medicine ◽

10.52547/jpm.8.1.11 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 11-1

Author(s):

Shahram Rafei ◽

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Teamur Aghamolaei ◽

Zahra Hosseini ◽

Amin Ghanbarnejad ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

High Blood Pressure ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Self Care

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The effect of web-based educational intervention on physical activity-related energy expenditure among middle-aged women with overweight and obesity: An application of social cognitive theory

Obesity Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.obmed.2020.100181 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 ◽

pp. 100181 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Leila Naami Nazari ◽

Mahnoush Reisi ◽

Rahim Tahmasebi ◽

Homamodin Javadzade

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Energy Expenditure ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Web Based ◽

Related Energy

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Pilot Trial of a Social Cognitive Theory-Based Physical Activity Intervention Delivered by Nonsupervised Technology in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2014-0018 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 924-930 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Yoojin Suh ◽

Robert W. Motl ◽

Connor Olsen ◽

Ina Joshi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Behavioral Intervention ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Pilot Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Self Report ◽

Phone Calls

Background:Physical inactivity is prevalent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and this highlights the importance of developing behavioral interventions for increasing physical activity (PA) in MS. This pilot trial examined the efficacy of a 6-week, behavioral intervention based on social cognitive theory (SCT) delivered by newsletters and phone calls for increasing PA in persons with MS who were physically inactive and had middle levels of self-efficacy.Methods:The sample included 68 persons with relapsing-remitting MS who were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received SCT-based information by newsletters and phone calls, whereas the controls received information regarding topics such as stress management over 6 weeks. Participants completed self-report of PA and social cognitive variables.Results:The intervention group had a significant increase in self-reported PA (d = 0.56, P = .02) over the 6 weeks, but the controls had a nonsignificant change (d = –0.13, P = .45). Goal setting was changed in the intervention group (d = 0.68, P ≤ .01) and identified as a significant mediator of change in self-reported PA.Conclusions:This study provides initial evidence for the benefit of a theory-based behavioral intervention for increasing PA in MS.

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Comparison of Social Cognitive Measures Toward Healthy Eating Measured by the Nutrition Quotient for Adults in Marriage Immigrant Women in Metropolitan Areas of South Korea (P04-105-19)

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzz051.p04-105-19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Ji-Yun Hwang ◽

Sung-Min Yook ◽

Bo-young Lee

Keyword(s):

Environmental Factors ◽

South Korea ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Healthy Eating ◽

Eating Behaviors ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Immigrant Women ◽

Cognitive Measures ◽

Gyeonggi Province

Abstract Objectives This study was to investigate whether social cognitive measures toward healthy eating are related to diet quality and eating behaviors among marriage immigrant women in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Methods A questionnaire was based on the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and included the personal, behavioral and environmental factors from the SCT. The questionnaire developed by literature review, qualitative interviews, and pilot field test. The quality of diet and eating behaviors were assessed using the Nutrition Quotient for adults (NQ-A), which was validated and translated into subjects’ mother tongue. The survey was conducted on 153 marriage immigrant women from China, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines, Cambodia, Mongolia, Taiwan and Russia residing in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. Around 49.0% of subjects (n = 75) need monitoring according to the NQ-A scores. Results First, in personal factors assessing importance and confidence for healthy eating, scores of self-evaluative outcome expectations and self-efficacy were lower in subjects required monitoring compared to their counterparts. Second, in behavioral factors, a half of questions regarding behavioral strategies for healthy eating showed lower scores in subjects required monitoring. Last, in environmental factors, scores of social support were also lower in the monitoring required group, which indicates they were less likely to receive help from family members for healthy eating than their counterparts. Conclusions The results from this study suggest that individual dietary behaviors can be changed by individual, behavioral, and environmental factors from the perspective of social cognitive theory. Funding Sources This study was supported by the grants from Seoul Metropolitan Government and the National Research Foundation of Korea.

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