Effect of Interactive Online Preventive Program Regarding Osteoporosis on Female Students’ Knowledge, Health belief, Self-efficacy and Behavior | ||||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Volume 37, Issue 2, May 2025 PDF (1.18 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.434601 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Samar Mohammed Abdel-kader Alngery ; Mohamed Saad Abo Elsoud
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| Lecturers of Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Osteoporosis, a common chronic disease associated with higher mortality and lower quality of life, is a major global health issue but largely preventable with early intervention. Adolescence is a key period for prevention, as lifestyle choices made during this stage greatly influence bone development. Promoting knowledge, positive health beliefs, and protective behaviors during adolescence is crucial for lifelong bone health. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of interactive online preventive program regarding osteoporosis among female students at Suez Canal University. Subjects and Method: A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed in this study, which was conducted at Suez Canal University across four randomly selected faculties. A total of 192 female students were selected from these faculties using a multistage stratified random sampling technique. Tools: One tool was used to collect the data: a self- administered questionnaire comprising five parts; Part I: Demographic data, Part II: Osteoporosis Knowledge Test, Part (III): Osteoporosis health belief scale, Part (IV): Osteoporosis Self-Efficacy Scale, Part (V): Osteoporosis Preventing Behaviors Survey. Results: A statistically significant improvement (p < .001) was found in female students’ knowledge, health beliefs, self-efficacy, and behaviors related to osteoporosis after participating in the interactive online preventive program, including greater perceived benefits of calcium and vitamin D intake, fewer barriers to healthy behaviors, and higher health motivation. Conclusion: The program revealed strong positive correlations among health beliefs, knowledge, self-efficacy, and preventive practices. Recommendations: Continue and regularly update the interactive osteoporosis prevention program to reinforce knowledge and sustain healthy behaviors among students. | ||||
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