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The Efficiency of Theory-Based Education on Mental Health Subscales in Elders: Application of Theory of Planned Behavior
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Amaneh Sobhani    , Hossein Shahnazi * , Firoozeh Mostafavi |
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Abstract: (5020 Views) |
Background and Objectiv: The elderly are at risk of the negative effects of stress, anxiety and depression and all these factors must be identified; then the current survey was aimed to investigate the effect of theory-based education (Theory of Planned Behavior) on subscales of mental health of elders.
Methods: In an experimental study, one hundred elders (50 allocated randomly to the intervention group and 50 to the control group) aged over 60 were chosen. Data were collected using two instruments including a DASS-21 standard questionnaire and a researcher- made questionnaire. Education was provided in ten sessions (70 minutes) based on Theory of Planned Behavior. Data were assessed in pre-intervention and 8 weeks follow-up and finally analyzed using SPSS20 and Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, Independent t-test, and Paired t-test.
Results: The mean score of knowledge, attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control of the intervention group was significantly higher 8 weeks after educational program and the mean score of DASS (stress, anxiety and depression) was lower than the control group (P<0.001). The Pearson correlation test showed a significant relationship between the DASS score and theory constructs eight weeks after intervention (P<0.001).
Conclusion: According to current findings, mental health of elderly and public health will be likely increased because of the use of effective educational program for elders’ care.
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| Keywords: Mental Health, Theory of Planned Behavior, Elderly |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Health Promotion Interventions
Received: 2018/04/4 | Accepted: 2018/09/12
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