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1Behavioral Science Research Institute, Srinakharinwirot Univesity, Bangkok, Thailand. ungsinun@gmail.com
Global Journal of Health Science
|September 18, 2012
Summary
This study shows that a health behavior modification program improved self-care behaviors and reduced metabolic syndrome indicators. The PROMISE Model factors significantly predicted program success, enhancing health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Behavior Modification
- Metabolic Syndrome Research
- Program Evaluation Models
Background:
- Metabolic syndrome poses a significant public health challenge.
- Effective health behavior modification programs are crucial for managing metabolic syndrome.
- The PROMISE and CIPP Models offer frameworks for program design and evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a health behavior modification program (HBMP) based on the PROMISE and CIPP Models.
- To assess changes in 3-self health behaviors (self-efficacy, self-regulation, self-care) post-program.
- To analyze the impact of the HBMP on biomedical indicators associated with metabolic syndrome.
Main Methods:
- Mixed methods research design involving program leaders, commanders, and clients.
- Quantitative data collection through questionnaires and biomedical measurements from 4,649 volunteers.
- Statistical analysis using t-tests and path analysis to evaluate program impact.
Main Results:
- Program management factors within the PROMISE Model significantly influenced HBMP success, predicting 69% of the product.
- Participants demonstrated significant improvements in 3-self health behaviors after the program.
- Biomedical indicators, including BMI, blood pressure, and HbA1c, showed significant reductions post-program.
Conclusions:
- The HBMP, guided by the PROMISE Model, effectively enhanced self-care behaviors and improved metabolic health indicators.
- The PROMISE Model's components are key predictors of success in health behavior modification programs.
- This research provides evidence for the efficacy of structured programs in managing metabolic syndrome risk factors.
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