ERIC Number: ED636208
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 26
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ISBN: 979-8-3799-2135-4
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The Effect on Patient Knowledge and Readiness to Change of a Brief Online Asynchronous Nutritional Education Program
Swope, Stephanie
ProQuest LLC, D.N.P. Dissertation, Pennsylvania Western University
Background: Overweight and Obesity is defined, according to the CDC, as a weight higher than what is considered healthy for a given height (CDC, 2021). This is calculated using a screening tool for overweight and obesity. Overweight is regarded as a BMI of 25-30, and obesity is greater than 30. The latest data shows that adult overweight and obesity is increasing and has become a major global epidemic. Overweight and Obesity is a very complex health issue that has resulted from a combination of factors, including behaviors. This includes poor dietary patterns and inactivity. Lack of education in healthy nutrition is one of the issues contributing to overweight and obese adults. Other reasons can be psychosocial barriers that can include fear of judgment and uncertainty about the process of seeking help if one is obese. Other obstacles can consist of time commitment and the cost of programs. Being overweight and obese can lead to increased health risks like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. According to the CDC, obesity is also associated with the leading causes of death in the United States (CDC, 2021). With this comes a significant economic impact as well. This small pilot study used participants in a brief online asynchronous. The criteria were people ages 18-65. Each volunteer participant gave written consent to participate and be evaluated during the program. Each volunteer participant answered the preprogram questionnaire, watched the virtually based PowerPoint presentation linked under YouTube, and then answered the same questionnaire to assess their new knowledge and willingness to change to a healthier lifestyle. The General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire was the tool used for evaluation. This questionnaire is a valid measure of nutrition knowledge that is consistent and reliable. There were 29 participants in this small pilot study. Of the 29 volunteer participants, 21 were women, and 8 were men. All 29 took the pre-test questionnaire, and 25 completed the entire program. The average score in the pre-test questionnaire was 13.9, and the average in the post-test questionnaire was 23.5. Virtual education programs can have a positive effect on increasing one's knowledge base. This small sample pilot study concluded that online educational programs for nutrition could increase nutritional knowledge amongst men and women adults. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Patients, Knowledge Level, Change, Readiness, Nutrition Instruction, Online Courses, Asynchronous Communication, Adults, Life Style, Obesity, Body Weight, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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