Applying Socioecological Model to ImproveWomen’s Physical Activity: A Randomized Control Trial
نویسندگان
1 Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
2 Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IR Iran
3 Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Health Sciences Research Center, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
4 Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
5 Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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چکیده
A sedentary life without sufficient physical activity is recognized as a risk factor for various diseases, and a majormodifiable risk factor for noncommunicable diseases. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of intervention using socioecologicalmodel 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 medicalcenters 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 socioecologicalmodel and the international physical activity inventory.Results: The results indicated insignificant differences between the two groups in terms of perceived social, physical, and politicalsupport and also with regard to level of physical activity before intervention. However after the intervention and according to independentt test, significant differences were observed between two groups in perceived social, physical, and political support andalso 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.
