Mahmood Karimy , Farkhondeh Aminshokravi , Eraj Zareban , Jalel Koohpayezadeh , Hamed Baradaran , Airaza Khoshdel ,
Volume 16, Issue 2 (9-2014)
Abstract
Background: Although the menopausal transition is part of the normal aging process, but menopausal symptoms can affect women's health and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education based on individual empowerment model on the quality of life in the menopause women in Zarandieh.
Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 90 menopause women were selected using random sampling method, and were randomly divided into two equal case and control groups (45 in each). Data collection instrument was a questionnaire on the quality of life during menopausal period. According to the data obtained through pre-test, an educational program based on empowerment model was designed and performed in the case group. 3 months after educational intervention, the quality of life of the subjects was evaluated using the same primary questionnaire. The obtained data was analyzed by SPSS 16.
Results: The results showed that, before the educational intervention, mean quality of life score in the case and control groups was 76.40 and 72.38, which changed to 68.48 and 71.76 respectively, three months after the intervention. Also the means scores of empowerment model constructs (self-efficacy, self-esteem) were increased in the experimental group compared to controls after the intervention. Statistical tests showed that the test group experienced a significant difference in their quality of life and empowerment model constructs (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The findings support the educational program designed based on empowerment model effects on quality of life, design and performance of similar educational program is recommended to promote the quality of life in menopausal women.
Farideh Malekshahi , Alireza Heidarnia , Shmsedin Niknami , Farkhonde Aminshokravi , Ali Farhadi,
Volume 17, Issue 2 (9-2015)
Abstract
Background : Osteoporosis is a major public health priority in Iran and the world. Recently, prevention of osteoporosis has become the goal of many health professionals. Behavior change is one of the most powerful strategies for osteoporosis prevention. This study aimed to determine the predictors of osteoporosis prevention behavior in women aged 30-50 in Khorramabad. Materials and methods: This descriptive-inferential cross-sectional study included 269 women aged 30-50 selected from all the health centers of Khorramabad according to the inclusion criteria of the study and through cluster and systematic sampling method. Data gathering tools were valid and reliable questionnaires of demographic information, stages of change, decisional balance, self-efficacy, and physical activity. Chi-square test, Spearman correlation coefficient, and logistic regression were applied to analyze the data. Results: The mean age of the subjects was 38.72±7.003, and the mean light weekly physical activity was 38.83±56.400. The results also showed that the construct of self-efficacy had the highest predictive power of preventive behavior. Discussion: The results showed that self-efficacy among the constructs of the Trans-theoretical Model was the only predictive construct for osteoporosis prevention behavior. Therefore, the findings of this study can serve as a base for educational interventions in behavioral changes to prevent osteoporosis by health authorities.
