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Publication Date: 2016
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Evaluation of Three Osteoporosis Prevention Programs for Young Women: Application of the Health Belief Model
Lein, Donald H.; Turner, Lori; Wilroy, Jereme
American Journal of Health Education, v47 n4 p224-233 2016
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of theory-based osteoporosis prevention programs on calcium and vitamin D intakes and osteoporosis health beliefs in young women. Methods: Women (N = 152) aged 19 to 25 years were randomly assigned to one of 3 groups: a brochure group (n = 51), a computer-tailored program group (n = 51, and the same computer-tailored program (n = 50) with brief verbal feedback. Participants completed surveys regarding osteoporosis beliefs prior to and immediately after assigned intervention. They also completed surveys measuring osteoporosis behaviors before and 1 month after intervention. Results: Participants (n = 152) in all groups significantly improved calcium intakes from baseline to 1 month after interventions. All groups experienced significant decreases in perceived barriers to obtaining adequate vitamin D and significant increases in perceived osteoporosis susceptibility and severity. Discussion: Interventions that delivered osteoporosis material via a brochure or tailored computerized messages with or without brief feedback from a health professional were successful. These changes may be due to theory-based components of the interventions. Translation to Health Education Practice: Though future research is needed, this study holds promise for health education practice to use health behavior theory to plan cost-effective osteoprotective programs for young women.
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Females, Diseases, Feedback (Response), Health Personnel, Severity (of Disability), Program Effectiveness, Prevention, Nutrition, Health, Beliefs, Young Adults, Intervention, Computer Assisted Instruction, Printed Materials, Barriers, Health Behavior, Health Education, Cost Effectiveness, Program Descriptions, Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Likert Scales
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