The Study of the Impact of Model Based Education on Midlife Women’s Physical Activity in Hamadan

Abstract

Introduction: Regular and daily physical activity delays the midlife and menopausal consequences and promotes the women’s quality of life. Physical activity increases management of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and high blood pressure. Purpose of this study is to determine the impact of model based education on midlife women’s physical activity in Hamadan. Methods: 122 midlife women 50 to 64 years old chosen by random sampling participated in this experimental study. The questionnaire was designed by researcher and measured the model structures. Pedometer was utilized to measure walking and BMI was measured as physical activity consequences. Results: After three months, evaluation showed significant changes in PRECEDE model structures (P˂0/001). Walking increased (P˂0/001). BMI decreased significantly (P˂0/001). Conclusion: Changes were observed in structures based on PRECEDE model. Walking showed successfulness for midlife women. Reducing BMI was observed.

Keywords

• educational program
• physical activity
• precede model
• midlife women
• pedometer.