The Effect of Web-Based and Face-to-face Training Given to Office Workers on Health Beliefs and Physical Activity Levels Regarding Obesity

Sakarya University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Obesity

Treatments: Behavioral: Face-to-face training; Behavioral: web-based training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05591846

SakaryaU-metinyildiz-001

Details and patient eligibility

About

Aim: This study was evaluated to compare the effects of web-based and face-to- face education given to office workers on health beliefs and physical activity levels towards obesity.

Material and Method: The research was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study. The study population consisted of 768 office workers between February 2020 and April 2021, and the sample of the research consisted of 90 individuals selected from the population using the improbable random sampling method. "Descriptive Feature Form," "Obesity Health Belief Model Scale," "Physical Activity Questionnaire" were used to collect data. In the analysis of data; percentile distribution, chi-square, Fisher-Freeman-Halton Exact test, t-test in independent groups, Repeated Measures ANOVA Test, Friedman Test, One Way ANOVA test, Kruskall Wallis test, and post hoc analyzes (Bonferroni, Games Howell, Dunn) were used.

Enrollment: 90 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Having a body mass index of 30 and above,
• Being able to use a computer
• Having a desk job (Group from civil servant to manager)
• Not have a physical disability that would prevent physical activity,
• For women, not being pregnant,
• Willingness to participate in the research.
• Having internet access

Exclusion criteria

• Using weight-loss drugs
• Going to a dietitian
• Being on a diet
• Exercising

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Triple Blind

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90 participants in 3 patient groups

Face-to-face training

Experimental group

Description:

Face-to-face training group: In the study, the trainings were given face to face in a meeting room suitable for individuals. Documents were explained and animations and interviews were watched.

Treatment:

Behavioral: web-based training

Behavioral: Face-to-face training

web-based training

Experimental group

Description:

web-based training Group:In the study, trainings were given to individuals through the website established. Training videos, animations, interviews and documents have been added to the website.

Treatment:

Behavioral: web-based training

Behavioral: Face-to-face training

Control group

No Intervention group

Description:

Control group: No application has been made.