Effect of Health Belief Model Education on Water Intake in the Elderly (HBM-Water Study)

Bayburt University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Dehydration; Water Consumption in Elderly

Treatments: Behavioral: Health Belief Model Education

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06449963

ATAUNI-NURS-FON-2024

BAYBU-IRB-2024-14 (Other Identifier)

ATAUNI-BAPSIS-TDK-2024-13931 (Other Grant/Funding Number)

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based education program to increase daily water consumption among elderly individuals aged 65 and above. Participants will be divided into two groups; one group will receive HBM-based education, and the other group will not receive any education. The effects of the education program on daily water consumption and dehydration symptoms will be assessed.

Full description

The study has a randomized controlled design and will last 1 month. The study group will be given a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based training program for 1 month, and the same training will be given again after 2 weeks to reinforce the training, while the control group will not receive any training. Participants; Daily water consumption will be collected and dehydration symptoms will be evaluated at baseline and at the end of 1 month, and differences between groups will be analyzed.

Enrollment: 68 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65 to 99 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Aged 65 years and older. Consuming less than 1000 ml of water daily.

Exclusion criteria

Scoring below 17 on the Mini-Mental State Examination. Being bedridden. Having a medical condition that requires fluid restriction. Taking diuretic medications.

Withdrawal Criteria:

Elderly participants who wish to withdraw from the study at any stage of the research process.

Participants who meet the exclusion criteria during the study period.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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68 participants in 2 patient groups

Health Belief Model Education Group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this arm will receive a structured educational program aimed at increasing their daily water intake. The program is based on the principles of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and includes the following components: Educational Sessions: Weekly group sessions led by trained health educators, focusing on the importance of hydration, the benefits of adequate water intake, and strategies to incorporate more water into daily routines. Behavioral Strategies: Practical tips and techniques to overcome barriers to water intake, such as setting daily water goals, using water bottles, and incorporating water-rich foods into the diet. Personalized Feedback: Individualized feedback and support provided through weekly one-on-one meetings with a health coach to track progress and address any challenges. Educational Materials: Distribution of printed and digital materials, including pamphlets and interactive tools, to reinforce learning and support behavior change.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Health Belief Model Education

No Education Control Group

No Intervention group

Description:

Participants in this arm will not receive any specific education or intervention and will follow their usual routines. This group will serve as a control to compare the effectiveness of the Health Belief Model-based education program administered to the intervention group. The daily water intake of participants in this group will be recorded using standardized intake diaries, and averages will be calculated weekly.