The Effect of a Trans-theoretical model- based Education on Regular Consumption of Breakfast in Jiroft Students

Background: Breakfast has been known as the most important daily meal. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of using trans-theoretical model education on regular breakfast consumption in students of Jiroft, Iran.   Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on ۲۹۰ students randomly divided into the control and experimental groups. The data collection instrument was a standard questionnaire. Educational intervention was conducted based on the Trans-theoretical model. Data were collected before the educational intervention and ۳ months after that. Data analysis was done through SPSS ۱۹.۰ software and using Wilcoxon and Chi square tests.   Results: Before the educational program, ۱۷% of students in the intervention group were at the action and maintenance stage; in which after the education, this rate increased to ۸۷.۷%. Results indicated significant increase in breakfast consumption and mean scores of process change (from ۷۱.۴۷ to ۸۶.۱۶), self- efficacy (from ۲۷.۸۴ to ۳۳.۵۷) and decision balance (from ۳۴.۹۷ to ۴۳.۷۴) (P<۰.۰۰۱). Mean scores of the change process and self- efficacy showed a slight meaningful increase in the control group (P<۰.۰۰۱).   Conclusion: Educational intervention based on the trans-theoretical model created adequate changes in nutritional behavior of the students over a ۳ months period. Given the low cost and effectiveness of this educational model, generalization of such educational programs seems to be necessary.

کلیدواژه ها:

Breakfast consumption ، Nutrition education ، Students ، Trans-theoretical model