International Journal of Pediatrics

Investigating Osteoporosis-related Nutritional Behaviors: The theory of Planned Behavior

Nasim Sharbatian; Mosharafeh Chaleshgar Kordasiabi; Atena Ramezani; Ali Asghar Nadi Ghara

Volume 9, Issue 12 , December 2021, , Pages 14967-14980

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.53538.4244

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Background: Osteoporosis is one of the most common problems in health systems and a hidden epidemic in the modern world. The aim of the present study was to investigate osteoporosis-related ... Read More Background: Osteoporosis is one of the most common problems in health systems and a hidden epidemic in the modern world. The aim of the present study was to investigate osteoporosis-related nutritional behaviors based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in adolescent girls in Sari, Iran.Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 341 12-16-year high school students who were selected by multi-stage random sampling method in Sari, Iran. Data collection was carried out using a TPB-based researcher-made questionnaire consisting of three parts; part A included questions on demographic characteristics and osteoporosis-related diseases, part B discussed osteoporosis nutritional behaviors based on TPB constructs, including behavioral attitudes, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and intention, and part C was the Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Part A and B were completed by students and part C was completed through an interview, taking into account the number of food units based on the recommended standards of the Food Pyramid. Data analysis was also performed using regression analysis, Pearson correlation and ANOVA in SPSS ver. 20.Results: The present study demonstrated a significant relationship between perceived behavioral control and osteoporosis predisposing nutritional behaviors (P<0.05). Also, among TPB constructs, subjective norm (β=0.138) and intention (β=0.136) were the main determinants of osteoporosis-preventive behaviors; and subjective norm (β=0.182) and knowledge (β=0.155) played the most important roles in determining osteoporosis-predisposing nutritional behaviors.Conclusion: Based on the results, there is a significant relationship between TPB constructs and osteoporosis-related nutritional behaviors. Considering the role of TPB constructs and lower consumption of the osteoporosis-preventing group, there is a need for educational interventions among adolescents, parents and other people influencing adolescents.

Comparing the Effect of Lecturing and Mobile Phone Short Message Service (SMS), Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior on Improving Nutritional Behaviors of High School Students in the Prevention of Osteoporosis

Maryam Jangi; Reza Esmaeili; Mohammad Matlabi; Mohammad Saeedi; Mohammad Vahedian Shahroodi

Volume 6, Issue 7 , July 2018, , Pages 8003-8014

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29541.2591

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Background: Osteoporosis is a common increasing disease on which the lifestyle has an important role. This study aimed to examine the two educational methods (lecture and texting) using ... Read More

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Investigating Osteoporosis-related Nutritional Behaviors: The theory of Planned Behavior

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Comparing the Effect of Lecturing and Mobile Phone Short Message Service (SMS), Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior on Improving Nutritional Behaviors of High School Students in the Prevention of Osteoporosis

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