The significance of physical activity is essential for the health status among communities. As we may know, PA could reduce cardiovascular disease, obesity, and even type 2 diabetes. For females, the decrease in BMI and greater results in bone density are improved by physical activity. Overall, between the two genders, females are considered more inactive than males. In Iran for example, 69.8% of the entire population is considered inactive and 30.3% from the recorded data, is made up by females. The findings reveal a higher risk to diseases and obesity. In order to be able to go into a deeper analysis, the transtheoretical model was used. This model consists of phases of change, methods of change, self-efficacy, and decisional stability (2015). The goal of the study is to apply the function of this model to promote physical activity especially for women living in Isfahan, Iran.
Two different samples were selected in a random manner from a health facility. For the control group, participants were also selected from a health facility. The 71 women that participated in the study were grouped and put into three different categories. Contemplation consisted of 28 females, …show more content…
The participants were rated based on their performance in physical activity during a 7-day period for vigorous, moderate, and walking exercises. Another questionnaire regulated each stage of change. Other self-assessed questionnaires were given to get an idea of the level of self-efficacy. Once all completed, they were then able to be place into stages of contemplation, preparation, and action. Participants were educated and demonstrated the different activities they were going to perform. The duration of the activity was approximate 60 minutes long and participants were to perform step-by-step the activities assigned. Questionnaires were completed a second time by the experimental and control
Two different samples were selected in a random manner from a health facility. For the control group, participants were also selected from a health facility. The 71 women that participated in the study were grouped and put into three different categories. Contemplation consisted of 28 females, …show more content…
The participants were rated based on their performance in physical activity during a 7-day period for vigorous, moderate, and walking exercises. Another questionnaire regulated each stage of change. Other self-assessed questionnaires were given to get an idea of the level of self-efficacy. Once all completed, they were then able to be place into stages of contemplation, preparation, and action. Participants were educated and demonstrated the different activities they were going to perform. The duration of the activity was approximate 60 minutes long and participants were to perform step-by-step the activities assigned. Questionnaires were completed a second time by the experimental and control