Open AccessThe effectiveness of training program based on protective motivation theory on improving nutritional behaviors and physical activity in military patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Author(s) -
Saeid Dashti,
Parviz Dabaghi,
Shahnaz Tofangchiha
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_70_20
Subject(s) - medicine , glycated hemoglobin , intervention (counseling) , type 2 diabetes , physical therapy , diabetes mellitus , test (biology) , type 2 diabetes mellitus , nursing , endocrinology , paleontology , biology
Diabetes is considered as one of the most common metabolic disorders and one of the biggest worldwide health problems; first-line treatment is suggested as a changing diet and physical activity by experts. The aim of the present study was the determination of the effectiveness of a training program based on a protective motivation theory on improving nutritional behaviors and physical activity in type 2 military diabetic patients.