Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Belief Model for Elderly regarding Diabetic Retinopathyndromept
Ahmed, Y., El Shair, I., Saad, A. (2025). Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Belief Model for Elderly regarding Diabetic Retinopathyndromept. EKB Journal Management System, 38(3), -. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.445712
Yasmin Ragab Ahmed; Inas  Helmy El Shair; Amany  Mohamed Saad. "Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Belief Model for Elderly regarding Diabetic Retinopathyndromept". EKB Journal Management System, 38, 3, 2025, -. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.445712
Ahmed, Y., El Shair, I., Saad, A. (2025). 'Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Belief Model for Elderly regarding Diabetic Retinopathyndromept', EKB Journal Management System, 38(3), pp. -. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.445712
Ahmed, Y., El Shair, I., Saad, A. Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Belief Model for Elderly regarding Diabetic Retinopathyndromept. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 38(3): -. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.445712

Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Belief Model for Elderly regarding Diabetic Retinopathyndromept

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 38, Issue 3, August 2025  XML PDF (749.09 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.445712
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Authors
Yasmin Ragab Ahmed1; Inas  Helmy El Shair2; Amany  Mohamed Saad3
1Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia.
2Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt Egypt
3Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Cairo, EgyptEgypt
Abstract
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision loss among the elderly, often attributed to limited awareness and inadequate preventive behaviors. Aim: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program based on health belief model for elderly regarding diabetic retinopathy. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Sample: A purposive sample of 399 diabetic elderly who agreed to participate in the study was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at the outpatient clinic of the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology. Tools: Data were collected using one instrument. Elderly belief on diabetic retinopathy questionnaire, which consisted of: Part 1: elderly demographic data; Part 2: elderly medical history; part 3 elderly belief on diabetic retinopathy questionnaire. Results: The results revealed that, 35% of the elderly had positive total belief score pre-educational program which improved to be 75% post educational program. Conclusion: The educational program based on the Health Belief Model significantly enhanced health beliefs regarding diabetic retinopathy among the elderly. Recommendations: Continuous educational program for elderly regarding diabetic retinopathy
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