Health education program regarding Healthy Eating Habits and physical activity among adolescents | ||
| Trends in Nursing and Health Care Journal | ||
| Volume 9, Issue 2, August 2025, Pages 49-72 PDF (1.35 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/tnhcj.2025.393570.1073 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Abeer Abdelsatar Mahmoud* 1; Gehad Mohammed Abu Elmaaty2; Samar Mohammed Abd-elkader Alngery3; Hanna Qasem4 | ||
| 1Faculty of Nursing suez canal University | ||
| 2Professor of community and Family Health Nursing Port Said university Egypt | ||
| 3Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University | ||
| 4Assist Professor of community and Family Health Nursing Suez Canal University Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Eating habits formed during adolescence have been shown to track into adulthood; establishing healthy eating behaviors among adolescents, therefore, has both short- and long-term health benefits. Physical activity among adolescents promotes the development of motor skills, coordination, and balance, fostering a sense of confidence and self-esteem. Engaging in regular physical activity not only contributes to physical fitness but also has a profound impact on the mental, social, and emotional aspects of their lives. Aim: The aim of study was to evaluate the effect of health educational program on healthy eating habits and physical activity among adolescence at Ismailia City. Design: Quasi-experimental was utilized in this study. Setting: the study was conducted at four secondary school at Ismailia city. Sample: A convenience sample of 136 adolescent students. Tools: one tool were used to collect data Self-administered questionnaire sheet Results: revealed Statistically significant (p < 0.001mc) difference between studied student mean score of knowledge and practice regarding eating habit and physical activity among adolescence (pre /post ) implementing of the program Conclusion: Statistically significant (p < 0.001mc) difference between studied adolescent mean score of knowledge and practice regarding eating habit and physical activity among adolescence, while the health education program intervention program effective in improving knowledge and practice among studied adolescent after implementing the program. Recommendations: Develop health educational program among school student in different educational level regarding knowledge and practices related eating habit and physical activity. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Adolescents; knowledge; practice; Physical Activity | ||
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