Volume 11, Issue 6 (Nov & Dec 2021)                   J Research Health 2021, 11(6): 413-422 | Back to browse issues page


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1- Clinical Research Development Unit, Bohlool Hospital, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.
2- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.
3- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, School of Nursing, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.
4- Department of Community Health Nursing & Nursing Management, Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, School of Nursing, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran. , ali_delshad2000@yahoo.com
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Background: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of continuous care model application on body mass index (BMI) and lifestyle of middle-aged obese.
Methods: 105 obese middle-aged were selected and assigned randomly to two groups. The data were collected using a meter, scale, and Walker health promotion lifestyle questionnaire (HPLP II). participants completed the questionnaire before undergoing the intervention, one, two, and three months after the intervention.
Results: There was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups before the intervention considering all of the studied variables. However, a significant difference was observed between groups after the intervention in terms of lifestyle dimensions and obesity control performance.
Conclusion: Considering the results of current study, the continuous care model can be effective for improving the lifestyle and health of middle-aged obese. Therefore, this model is recommended as a framework to design an overweight and obesity prevention plan.
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Type of Study: Orginal Article | Subject: ● Psychosocial Health
Received: 2021/05/12 | Accepted: 2021/08/14 | Published: 2021/12/1

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