Effect of a Mapping Model Education on Health-Promoting Behaviors in Medical University Staff

Aims: Despite the advantages of physical activity, many people still don't exercise much. The study aimed to examine the impact of intervention mapping model-based training on the health-promoting behaviors of Ilam University of Medical Sciences employees. Materials & Methods: In this semi-experimental study, ۲۲۱ Ilam University of Medical Sciences staff were given Walker's health-promoting lifestyle questionnaire to determine their needs. Then, a training program was created to increase staff physical activity levels based on the efficient structures. Sixty Ilam University of Medical Sciences employees who scored lowest on the physical activity dimension participated in the educational intervention phase. Participants received the international physical activity questionnaire before and three months after the intervention. Data analysis was done using SPSS ۲۲ software by independent t-test, paired t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient, one-way analysis of variance, and generalized linear regression. Findings: Among the health-promoting lifestyle dimensions, the physical activity dimension was identified as the most important predictor of health-promoting behaviors. There were significant differences before and after the educational intervention in the housework and family care and the average physical activity (p<۰.۰۵). The average total physical activity increased significantly after the educational intervention compared to before the intervention (p<۰.۰۱۶). Conclusion: The mapping model education improves physical activity levels in medical university staff.

کلیدواژه ها:

Physical Activity ، Employees ، Health Promotion