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Effect of Web-supported Health Education on Knowledge of Health and Healthy-living Behaviour of Female Staff in a Turkish University

  • Nurgul, Keser (Medical Faculty, Sakarya University) ;
  • Nursan, Cinar (Department of Pediatric Nursing, Division of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Sakarya University) ;
  • Dilek, Kose (Department of Pediatric Nursing, Division of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Sakarya University) ;
  • Over, Ozcelik Tijen (University Adapazari Vocational High School) ;
  • Sevin, Altinkaynak (Department of Pediatric Nursing, Division of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Sakarya University)
  • Published : 2015.02.25
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Abstract

Background: Once limited with face-to face courses, health education has now moved into the web environment after new developments in information technology This study was carried out in order to give training to the university academic and administrative female staff who have difficulty in attending health education planned for specific times and places. The web-supported training focuses on healthy diet, the importance of physical activity, damage of smoking and stress management. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in Sakarya University between the years 2012-2013 as a descriptive and quasi experimental study. The sample consisted of 30 participants who agreed to take part in the survey, filled in the forms and completed the whole training. The data were collected via a "Personel Information Form", "Health Promotion Life-Style Profile (HPLSP)", and "Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ). Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the total points from "Health Promotion Life-Style Profile" and the total points from the sub-scale after and before the training (t=3.63, p=0.001). When the points from the multiple choice questionnaire after and before training were compared, it was seen that the average points were higher after the training (t=8.57, p<0.001). Conclusions: It was found that web-supported health training has a positive effect on the healthy living behaviour of female staff working at a Turkish university and on their knowledge of health promotion.

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