A Theory of Planned Behavior‐Based Program to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight/Obese Military Personnel: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Background Designing a health promotion program to increase physical activity may contribute to weight management. The purpose of this study was to investigate a theory of planned behavior (TPB) program to address this problem in military people. Methods Eighty‐four obese/overweight military personn...

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Published in:Applied psychology : health and well-being 2020-03, Vol.12 (1), p.101-124
Main Authors: Sanaeinasab, Hormoz, Saffari, Mohsen, Dashtaki, Mohammad‐ali, Pakpour, Amir H., Karimi Zarchi, Aliakbar, O'Garo, Keisha‐Gaye N., Koenig, Harold G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Blood
Body Mass Index
Change agents
Control groups
Density
Employees
Exercise
Glucose
health education
Health Promotion
Humans
Intervention
Male
Middle Aged
military
Military Personnel
Obesity
Obesity - blood
Obesity - rehabilitation
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Overweight - blood
Overweight - rehabilitation
Patient Education as Topic
Physical activity
Psychological Theory
Questionnaires
Theory of planned behavior
Triglycerides
Weight loss
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Summary:Background Designing a health promotion program to increase physical activity may contribute to weight management. The purpose of this study was to investigate a theory of planned behavior (TPB) program to address this problem in military people. Methods Eighty‐four obese/overweight military personnel were randomised into the intervention or control group. A questionnaire assessed demographics, aspects of the TPB program, and physical activity levels. Also assessed were blood glucose and lipid levels. The intervention consisted of seven educational sessions based on TPB. Data were collected at baseline and 3 months after the intervention. Results All constructs of the TPB improved between baseline and follow‐up in the intervention group (p 
ISSN:1758-0846
1758-0854
1758-0854
DOI:10.1111/aphw.12175