Assessing readiness to change in regular breakfast consumption among elementary students
نویسندگان
1 Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
2 Students Research Committee, School of Meshkin Nursing, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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4 Students Research Committee, School of Meshkin Nursing, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
5 Students Research Committee, School of Meshkin Nursing, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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چکیده
BACKGROUND: Motivation and desire are the main psychological factors associated with regularbreakfast consumption among elementary students. The purpose of this study was to assess thereadiness of students to regular breakfast consumption.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research was cross‑sectional study; 300 students participatedwho were selected based on cluster sampling from elementary schools in different parts of Ardabiland were interviewed using a motivational questionnaire according to SOC model. The acquireddata was then analyzed by ANOVA and linear regression.RESULTS: Cognitive processes of change such as social liberation (β = 0.31, α = 0.001) andself‑reevaluation (β = 0.13, α = 0.04) and self‑efficacy (β = 0.44, α = 0.001) played a significant rolein motivating students to move from the inactive stage to preparation stage.CONCLUSION: By understanding the motivational factors of regular breakfast consumption, a regularprogram can be implemented to increase breakfast consumption and ensure the health of studentsand help them to grow in learning ability and abstract thinking.
