Health Education and Health Promotion 

About: Health Education and Health Promotion is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Promotion (rank) & Health belief model. Over the lifetime, 472 publications have been published receiving 1720 citations.

Health Education and Health Promotion

Abstract: This book is a comprehensive resource for theory, research and action in health education and health promotion. The authors describe strategies and actions for health education and health promotion based on theories for understanding, predicting and changing behavioural, social and environmental determinants of health. The book also offers a conceptual framework for planning, evaluation and research and discusses ethical issues in health promotion.

Level of Physical Activity among Girl High School Students In Tarom County and Relevant Factors

Abstract: Background and objective: Assessment of physical activity patterns and its in - fluencing factors among adolescents for change in physical activity patterns is valuable. Considering the importance of physical activity among youth, the aim of this study was to assess the physical activity in girl school students in the Tarom in Iran and its relevant factors. Methods: In this cross-sectional study physical activity were assessed among 230 girl senior high school students in Tarom. The students were selected via classified multi-stage random sampling. Physical activity was evaluated by the standard, valid and reliable International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and pedometer to evaluate physical activity levels. Height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) were also measured. Subjects wore a pedometer throughout the day for one consecutive week, and average steps per day (physical activ - ity volume) were measured. Data were analyzed through SPSS18 using Chi- squared test and Pearson Correlation Coefficient. Results: Regarding the level of physical activity (Pedometer results), 32 % of students were active and 68 % inactive. The results of IPAQ showed that out of active individuals, 68 % performed light, 28% moderate and 2% sever physical activity. There was only significant relationship between physical ac - tivity and father's jobs. In the case of level of mother and father's education, mother's jobs and household income had no significant effect on the frequency of adequate physical activity. Conclusion: The results indicated that the level of physical activity was not suffi - cient among girl students. Therefore, it is necessary to have an education plan to educate girl students regarding life style modification. Paper Type: Research Article.

Prediction of osteoporosis preventive behaviors using the health belief model

Abstract: Introducti on and objecti ve: In all societi es, with the increase of age bone mass also decreases. Osteoporosis is a common disease among middle-age and older persons, especially women. Therefore, the necessity of implementing strategic plans to prevent osteoporosis is significantly important. This study was designed to determine the predicti on of osteoporosis preventi ve behaviors through the use of the Health Belief Model (HBM). Methods: This cross-secti onal study was done among 402 women in Mashhad in 2014. A multi -stage cluster sampling was used. In order to gather collecti on a questi onnaire consistent with the structures of HBM and IPAQ and FFQ was used. Data were analyzed using the SPSS16 and descripti ve analysis (frequency, percentage, mean ± SD) and analysis (correlati on coefficient, regression and Linear regression). The significance level was 0.5. Results: The mean age of the parti cipants were 36.5 ± 8.1 years. Average monthly calcium intake was 14703.1 ± 8377.5 mg; 63.7% of the people with lower physical acti vity were among inacti ve groups. Construct barriers perceived (p = 0.008) had a significant impact on the feeding behavior of calcium intake. Self- efficacy (p> 0.001) had a significant impact on physical acti vity behavior. Conclusion: The results showed that the HBM to predict well for osteoporosis preventi ve behaviors in women. Its use in training programs will be effecti ve. Paper Type: Research Arti cle.

Relationship between spiritual health and happiness among students

Abstract: Background and objective: Spiritual health is considered as one of the valuable capitals of humans that it is less visible but so far it is studied less. Further its relationship with happiness, as positive life satisfaction, has become new issue that is addressed less. The main objective of research is examination of relationship between spiritual health and happiness among students of Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) in 1392. Methods: In this research, spiritual health was analyzed according Ellison questionnaire base on three dimensions include cognitive, emotional and behavior aspects. Also happiness has been analyzed according Oxford questionnaire with 5 domains include life satisfaction, self-esteem, subjective well-being, satisfaction and positive mood. The statistical population of the study includes 90 students of TMU base on Cochran formula in 1392. Therefore 90 respondents were selected according to random sampling approach. The method applied in this research relied on the questionnaire research approach. So, Data was collected via questionnaire. The results were analyzed by SPSS 13. Descriptive (frequency and percentage) and analytical statistics (linear regression analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient and one way ANOVA, Mann- Whitney Test) were used for analyzing the data. Results: Finally it was reviewed and studied spiritual health dimensions as an independent variable with happiness as dependent variable. Correlation coefficient was 0/62 between spiritual health and happiness. All the calculations were carried out with the confidence level 0.95.It was approved that spiritual health of students has a significant and positive relationship with happiness. Also we can see that all dimensions of spiritual health and happiness related together and the most relation between them is related on the emotional dimension and the less related to behavior dimension of spiritual health in students. The score mean of spiritual health got (76.1± 12.85) with respect to the mean sum (± SD) grades in students and score mean of happiness got (75.46±14.87). Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that students, this enormous and important group in society, can get more happiness with planning on emotional and cognitive dimension and this is more stability and durability. Paper Type: Research Article.

The Impact of Education Based on Self-efficacy Theory on Health Literacy, Self-efficacy and Self-care Behaviors in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract: DOI: 10.30699/acadpub.ijhehp.5.4.296 Background and Objective: Type 2 diabetes is one of the most important public health challenges. Self-efficacy and health literacy play a key role in self-care for diabetic patients. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of training based on self-efficacy theory on health literacy, self-care behaviors and self-efficacy in patients with type 2 diabetes.