Investigating the Effect of Educational Intervention Based on the Stages of Change on the Attitude and Behavior of Married Women to Have Children

Mohammadi, Maryam; Raeesi Yekta, Neda; Yusefi, Nima; Gholampour, Ali; Mohammadi, Parvin; Ghased Ghalebala, Effat; Elyaspur, Monireh; Esmaily, Habibullah; Vahedian-Sharoodi, Mohammad

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Volume 12, Issue 2 (6-2024)

Iran J Health Educ Health Promot 2024, 12(2): 219-228

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Investigating the Effect of Educational Intervention Based on the Stages of Change on the Attitude and Behavior of Married Women to Have Children

, Effat Ghased Ghalebala

, Monireh Elyaspur

, Habibullah Esmaily

, Mohammad Vahedian-Sharoodi ^*

Abstract: (307 Views)

Background and Objectives: Having children is one of the important factors in the development of society and country. This research was carried out with the aim of determining the effect of educational intervention based on the stages of change on the attitude and behavior of married women to have children.

Materials & Methods: This Quasi experimental study was conducted on 80 married women (40 in the intervention group and 40 in the control group) under the cover of Saman Health Center Mashhad in 2022. Sampling was done by simple random method. In order to collect data, a researcher-made questionnaire was used whose validity and reliability were confirmed. Educational program was held in 4 sessions for one month for the intervention group and the participants in both groups answered the questionnaire questions before and 3 months after the intervention. The data was analyzed by SPSS 20.

Results: The mean attitude scores of women in the intervention group before and 3 months after the intervention were 16.01±2.21, 17.85±2.06. Statistical tests showed a significant relationship between education and women's attitude towards having children (P<0.01). Also, the educational intervention had an effect on changing behavior of women for having children (P>0.05).

Conclusion: The educational intervention in this study was able to significantly improve the attitude of married women in the field of childbearing. However, it is suggested that in the future programs of individuals, the stages of preparation and action in educational interventions should also be considered.

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Keywords: Stage of Change, Having Children, Population Youth, Education

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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Health Education & Health Promotion
Received: 2023/12/22 | Accepted: 2024/04/29

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