Investigation of diabetes prevention behaviors among teachers of different level of education based on pender model in selected educational centers in southwestern Iran, 2019

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder group referred as a "silent epidemic". Teachers' justification at training courses and explaining health promoting behaviors to students can develop these behaviors to the community and improve the health status of the general public in the long term. Therefore, by examining the health-promoting behaviors in this community playing the most important role in promoting knowledge, we can take steps to enhance the level of public health in diabetic people. Methodology: This research is a retrospective cross-sectional study in which 200 teachers of different levels of education in southwestern of Iran participated. The Pender Health Promotion Model Questionnaire was used to collect information. Results: 108 (54%) of participants were male and 92 (46%) of them were female. Their mean age was 39.95±7.25. The highest score of the questionnaire among these behaviors belonged to spiritual growth (24.81) and the lowest score (13.13) belonged to interpersonal relationship. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the necessity of interventions, especially with an emphasis on physical activity and interpersonal relationships among teachers is necessary. Appropriate planning and application of them in eliminating the barriers, development and expansion of facilities, encouragement of people through health education can be the appropriate interventions in this regard. © 2019 Revista Latinoamericana de Hipertension. All rights reserved.