ERIC Number: EJ946585
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Publication Date: 2011
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Theory-Driven Intervention Improves Calcium Intake, Osteoporosis Knowledge, and Self-Efficacy in Community-Dwelling Older Black Adults
Babatunde, Oyinlola T.; Himburg, Susan P.; Newman, Frederick L.; Campa, Adriana; Dixon, Zisca
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, v43 n6 p434-440 Nov-Dec 2011
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an osteoporosis education program to improve calcium intake, knowledge, and self-efficacy in community-dwelling older Black adults. Design: Randomized repeated measures experimental design. Setting: Churches and community-based organizations. Participants: Men and women (n = 110) 50 years old and older from 3 south Florida counties. Intervention: Participants randomly assigned to either of 2 groups: Group 1 (experimental group) or Group 2 (wait-list control group). Group 1 participated in 6 weekly education program sessions immediately following baseline assessment, and Group 2 started the program following Group 1's program completion. A tested curriculum was adapted to meet the needs of the target population. Main Outcome Measures: Dietary calcium intake, osteoporosis knowledge, health beliefs, and self-efficacy. Analysis: Descriptive and summary statistics, repeated measures analysis of variance, and regression analysis. Results: Of the total participants, 84.6% completed the study (mean age = 70.2 years). Overall, an educational program developed with a theoretical background was associated with improvement in calcium intake, knowledge, and self-efficacy, with no effect on most health belief subscales. Assigned group was the major predictor of change in calcium intake. Conclusions and Implications: A theory-driven approach is valuable in improving behavior to promote bone health in this population. Health professionals should consider using more theory-driven approaches in intervention studies. (Contains 1 figure and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Intervention, Self Efficacy, Knowledge Level, Nutrition Instruction, African Americans, Older Adults, Program Effectiveness, Community Programs, Comparative Analysis, Predictor Variables, Behavior Change, Theories, Health Promotion
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