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

Autor/inn/en	Lein, Donald H., Jr.; Clark, Diane; Turner, Lori W.; Kohler, Connie L.; Snyder, Scott; Morgan, Sarah L.; Schoenberger, Yu-Mei M.
Titel	Evaluation of a Computer-Tailored Osteoporosis Prevention Intervention in Young Women
Quelle	In: American Journal of Health Education, 45 (2014) 1, S.3-11 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1932-5037
DOI	10.1080/19325037.2013.853003
Schlagwörter	Diseases; Females; Intervention; Feedback (Response); Screening Tests; Prevention; Nutrition; Health Behavior; Beliefs; Program Effectiveness; Barriers; Computer Assisted Instruction; Counseling Techniques; Young Adults; Program Descriptions; Online Surveys; Alabama + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Disease; Krankheit; Weibliches Geschlecht; Screening-Verfahren; Prävention; Vorbeugung; Ernährung; Health behaviour; Gesundheitsverhalten; Belief; Glaube; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Counseling technique; Counselling technique; Counselling techniques; Beratungsmethode; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener
Abstract	Purpose: 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. (As Provided).
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