Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Belief Model for Elderly regarding Diabetic Retinopathyndromept | ||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 38, Issue 3, August 2025 PDF (749.09 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.445712 | ||
| 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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