Evaluation of a Computer-Tailored Osteoporosis Prevention Intervention in Young Women.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a theory-based computer-tailored osteoporosis prevention program on calcium and vitamin D intake and osteoporosis health beliefs in young women. Additionally, this study tested whether adding bone density testing to the intervention impr...

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Publicado en:American Journal of Health Education Vol. 45; no. 1; pp. 3 - 12
Autores principales: Lein, Donald H., Clark, Diane, Turner, Lori W., Kohler, Connie L., Snyder, Scott, Morgan, Sarah L., Schoenberger, Yu-Mei M.
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan/Feb2014
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          Lein, Donald H.
          Clark, Diane
          Turner, Lori W.
          Kohler, Connie L.
          Snyder, Scott
          Morgan, Sarah L.
          Schoenberger, Yu-Mei M.
        affil: The University of Alabama at Birmingham
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          Osteoporosis Prevention and Control
          Calcium, Dietary Administration and Dosage
          Vitamin D Administration and Dosage
          Diet
          Health Behavior
          Health Beliefs
          Health Education
          Women's Health
          Bone Density Evaluation
          Outcome Assessment
          Female
          Young Adult
          Human
          Random Assignment
          Calcaneus Ultrasonography
          Health Belief Model
          Premenopause
          Alabama
          Colleges and Universities
          Repeated Measures
          Pilot Studies
          Computer-Assisted Instruction
          User-Computer Interface
          Interviews
          Educational Status
          Osteoporosis Risk Factors
          Scales
          Coefficient alpha
          Test-Retest Reliability
          Questionnaires
          Data Analysis Software
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          Chi Square Test
          Analysis of Variance
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          Nutrition Education
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      ab: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a theory-based computer-tailored osteoporosis prevention program on calcium and vitamin D intake and osteoporosis health beliefs in young women. Additionally, this study tested whether adding bone density testing to the intervention improved the outcomes. Methods One hundred (n = 100) women aged 19 to 25 years were randomly assigned to one of 2 groups. One group (n = 50) received the computer-tailored program with brief counseling and the second group (n = 50) received the same intervention plus bone density testing of the heel (quantitative ultrasound [QUS]) feedback. Results Participants within both groups statistically significantly increased calcium and vitamin D intake from baseline to 1 month after the interventions. Both groups also experienced statistically significant decreases in perceived barriers to obtaining adequate vitamin D intake. Discussion The theory-based computer-tailored osteoporosis prevention program resulted in significant improvements in osteoporosis beliefs and calcium and vitamin D intakes. The bone density test did not improve results. Translation to Health Education Practice Though future research is needed, this preliminary study holds promise for health education practice to use theory to plan osteoprotective computer programs for young women.
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