Aims: Hypertension is one of the most common chronic health problems worldwide and self-care behaviors are an important part of managing blood pressure in these patients. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the effect of educational intervention based on the PRECEDE model on the promotion of self-care behaviors of patients with hypertension. Materials & Methods: This random...

 Background: Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) has a considerable impact on patients’ quality of life. So, the aim of this study was application of regression based path analysis for introduction of the best model of PUD quality of life determinants, using PRECEDE Model constructs. Methods: This cross sectional study was performed among 120 outpatient referee with PUD to Beasat Hospital in t...

Background and Aims: Patients undergoing hemodialysis are exposed to various physical, psychological, and social stressors. Self-care activities can play a significant role in adapting to the disease process and improving their quality of life. In addition, using the PRECEDE-PROCEDE model, an appropriate scale can be obtained from these patients chr('39')perceptions, knowledge and attitudes tow...

Abstract Introduction: Considering the effective role of nutritional behaviors in the health of individuals, the family and society also importance of the health volunteers as a one of the most important circles of community health care system in providing education to individuals; developing of these volunteers’ competence in order to promote public health is critical. Objective: This study ...

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:...

Background and purpose: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common psychological and behavioral disorder. This clinical trial examined the effect of PRECEDE-based education on encouraging women to use aromatherapy in preventing postpartum depressive symptoms. Materials and methods: The study was carried out in pregnant women attending Karaj Shahid Kamali Hospital, Iran 2018. In intervention group...

Introduction: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can get a considerable impact on patients’ quality of life. Path analysis is an exact statistical method for determining the best causative model of variables. So, the aim of this paper is application of regression based path analysis for introduction of the best model of RA quality of life determinants, using Precede Model constructs. Methods: Thi...