Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers
Abstract Background and purpose Overweight and obesity in women of reproductive age not only contribute to chronic diseases but also lead to fertility issues, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and psychological challenges. Among the detrimental behaviors associated with obesity, the consumption of fast fo...
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| description | Abstract Background and purpose Overweight and obesity in women of reproductive age not only contribute to chronic diseases but also lead to fertility issues, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and psychological challenges. Among the detrimental behaviors associated with obesity, the consumption of fast foods and sedentary lifestyles have the most significant impact on weight gain and require effective interventions. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of an educational and counseling smartphone intervention in raising awareness and modifying behaviors related to sedentary behavior and fast food consumption in women with high body mass index. Materials and methods This randomized controlled trial was conducted with two parallel groups comprising 106 women of reproductive age who sought assistance at Urmia health centers in 2022. Participants with diverse social and economic backgrounds were included. They were randomly assigned to either a control group or an intervention group. Valid and reliable questionnaires were administered to assess awareness regarding sedentary behaviors and fast foods consumption, as well as engagement in sedentary behaviors and consumption of fast foods. In addition to standard care, the intervention group received educational and counseling sessions through a dedicated smartphone application. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 20 software at a significance level of P < 0.05. Findings The results of a statistical t-test indicated a noteworthy disparity between the control and intervention groups concerning the average awareness scores related to fast foods consumption (P < 0.001) and sedentary behaviors (P < 0.001) before and 3 months after the intervention. Additionally, a substantial statistical difference was observed in the mean consumption of fast foods (P < 0.001) and hours of sedentary behaviors (P < 0.001) before and 3 months after the intervention when comparing the two groups. Conclusion Educational and counseling programs, when applied effectively, can serve the dual purpose of enhancing awareness concerning sedentary behaviors and fast foods consumption while concurrently fostering a reduction in the prevalence of these behaviors. The study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT Id: IRCT20210722051953N1) at 04/08/2021. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c335ae03bdee43709950352886fca4e02024-01-07T12:42:50ZengBMCBMC Women's Health1472-68742024-01-0124111010.1186/s12905-023-02807-0Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centersSayeh Ebrahimi Gangachin0Roghieh Bayrami1Bahlol Rahimi2Sima Masudi3Graduate, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Urmia University of Medical SciencesReproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Urmia University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Urmia University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical ScienceAbstract Background and purpose Overweight and obesity in women of reproductive age not only contribute to chronic diseases but also lead to fertility issues, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and psychological challenges. Among the detrimental behaviors associated with obesity, the consumption of fast foods and sedentary lifestyles have the most significant impact on weight gain and require effective interventions. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of an educational and counseling smartphone intervention in raising awareness and modifying behaviors related to sedentary behavior and fast food consumption in women with high body mass index. Materials and methods This randomized controlled trial was conducted with two parallel groups comprising 106 women of reproductive age who sought assistance at Urmia health centers in 2022. Participants with diverse social and economic backgrounds were included. They were randomly assigned to either a control group or an intervention group. Valid and reliable questionnaires were administered to assess awareness regarding sedentary behaviors and fast foods consumption, as well as engagement in sedentary behaviors and consumption of fast foods. In addition to standard care, the intervention group received educational and counseling sessions through a dedicated smartphone application. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 20 software at a significance level of P < 0.05. Findings The results of a statistical t-test indicated a noteworthy disparity between the control and intervention groups concerning the average awareness scores related to fast foods consumption (P < 0.001) and sedentary behaviors (P < 0.001) before and 3 months after the intervention. Additionally, a substantial statistical difference was observed in the mean consumption of fast foods (P < 0.001) and hours of sedentary behaviors (P < 0.001) before and 3 months after the intervention when comparing the two groups. Conclusion Educational and counseling programs, when applied effectively, can serve the dual purpose of enhancing awareness concerning sedentary behaviors and fast foods consumption while concurrently fostering a reduction in the prevalence of these behaviors. The study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT Id: IRCT20210722051953N1) at 04/08/2021.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02807-0EducationCounselingSmartphoneSedentary behaviorFast foodApplication |
| spellingShingle | Sayeh Ebrahimi Gangachin Roghieh Bayrami Bahlol Rahimi Sima Masudi Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers BMC Women's Health Education Counseling Smartphone Sedentary behavior Fast food Application |
| title | Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers |
| title_full | Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers |
| title_fullStr | Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers |
| title_short | Smartphone-based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at Urmia’s health centers |
| title_sort | smartphone based educational and counseling interventions for women with high body mass index at urmia s health centers |
| topic | Education Counseling Smartphone Sedentary behavior Fast food Application |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02807-0 |
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