Applying Socioecological Model to Improve Women's Physical Activity: A Randomized Control Trial
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Background
A sedentary life without sufficient physical activity is recognized as a risk factor for various diseases, and a major modifiable risk factor for noncommunicable diseases. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of intervention using socioecological model in promoting womens 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 medical centers 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 socioecological model and the international physical activity inventory.Results
The results indicated insignificant differences between the two groups in terms of perceived social, physical, and political support and also with regard to level of physical activity before intervention. However after the intervention and according to independent t test, significant differences were observed between two groups in perceived social, physical, and political support and also level of physical activity (P Conclusions
According to the results, interventions based on socioecological model can positively affect womens physical activity.Keywords:
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English
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Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, Volume:18 Issue: 2, Feb 2016
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7
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