This study aims to examine efficacy of The Expanded Health Belief model-based intervention in enhancing female high school students' adherence to polycystic ovary syndrome health-protective behaviors.
Female high school students enrolled in the selected schools during the study period.
Be within the predefined age range specified in the research protocol (for example, 15-18 years).
Be able to read and understand the language used in the intervention and questionnaires.
Be willing to participate in the study.
Have a previously diagnosed PCOS.
Have a medical condition that prevents or significantly limits physical activity recommended in the intervention.
Have a cognitive, learning, or communication difficulty that prevents them from understanding the intervention or completing the questionnaire.
Are currently participating in another structured lifestyle, weight-management, or PCOS educational program.
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Expanded health belief model based behavioural intervention for polycystic ovarain syndrome
BehavioralThis is a non-pharmacological, behavioral intervention designed to enhance adherence to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) health-protective behaviors among female high school students. The intervention is based on the Expanded Health Belief Model and consists of structured educational and behavioral sessions addressing key determinants of preventive health behaviors. The intervention includes education about PCOS, increasing perceived susceptibility and severity, emphasizing the benefits of health-protective behaviors, identifying and reducing perceived barriers, enhancing self-efficacy, providing cues to action, and strengthening health motivation. Practical guidance on healthy dietary practices, regular physical activity, healthy weight management, and appropriate health-seeking behaviors is also provided to support participants in adopting and maintaining PCOS health-protective behaviors.
Adherence to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Protective Behaviors
Number of female high school students who would adhere to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Protective Behaviors as measured by the Behavioral Intention Scale to Adhere to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Protective Behaviors. The data will be collected using a self-reported tool. The Behavioral Intention Scale to Adhere to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Protective Behaviors includes the Dietary Intention subscale which encompasses 3 items (it ranges between 3-15). The Physical Activity Intention Subscale which encompasses 2 items (it ranges between 2-10). The Medical Engagement and Monitoring Intentions which encompasses 3 items (it ranges between 3-15). All these items are measured on a 5-point Likert scale.
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Salwan Abed Laftah
Lead sponsor
University of Baghdad
Sponsor institution
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