The Association Between Chronic Diseases and Lifestyle: A Comparative Study Between Two Groups
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Department of the Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Bagdad, Iraq, Iraq
Submission date: 2024-11-25
Final revision date: 2024-12-21
Acceptance date: 2025-02-10
Publication date: 2025-02-28
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Ahmed D. Salman
Department of the Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Bagdad, Iraq, Iraq
Wiadomości Lekarskie 2025;(2):367-375
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Aim:
Background: This research is part of a broader study published in his doctoral dissertation. This study investigated the impact of an instructional program on lifestyle factors among chronic disease patients. Aim: to identify lifestyle factors associated with chronic diseases and explore the biological mechanisms linking these behaviors to disease development.
Material and methods:
Materials and Method: A quasi-experimental design was used to compare a study group receiving the program to a control group. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed statistically.
Results:
Results: Participants in the study group showed significant improvements in healthy lifestyle behaviors compared to the control group. The study found that the program significantly improved health behaviors (p < 0.01, r > 0.6), highlighting the importance of targeted interventions for chronic disease prevention.
Conclusions:
The study highlights the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in promoting healthier behaviors among chronic disease patients. Future research can explore the impact of socioeconomic factors on health behaviors to develop targeted interventions.