Question

Write from 400 to 500 words and hand written not allowed

Provide an example of changing a behavior using the components of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to improve the health of individuals.

Hints:

1. Use the 2 attached examples as a guideline.
2. Create a similar example in a different topic - such as smoking, obesity, drug abuse, or any other health issue - to improve the quality of life

Answer 1

Ans. - Poor quality of life is common among diabetes patients and educational intervention is one of the most effective strategies to improve the quality of life for chronic patients.

-- To determine the effect of an educational intervention based on PRECEDE-PROCEED in quality of life of diabetes patients.

This disease is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not secrate Insulin hormones that regulate blood sugar. Diabetes complications may lead to deterioration in a patient quality of life and needs for lifetime care. Researchers emphasize the informed participation of patients on their self care and improve their quality of life.

According to WHO quality of life is defined as a person perception of their standing in life in context of culture and ethical code in which they live in relation to their standards objectives, aspirations and apprehensive.

=> The PRECEDE-PROCEED model can be used to design and evaluate a health promotion plan. The PRECEDE component allows a researcher to work backward from the ultimate goal of the research to create a project to instruct formation of the educational intervention..

- The PRECEDE-PROCEED modal has been recognised as an effective method for creating and providing the phases which are necessary for improving health and life quality. In patients with chronic disease such as diabetcs is the most important item in controlling the improvement of quality of life and preventing complications and majority of diabetcs patients do not have necessary skills to control their disease.

The results of this study can be applied and used for designing interventions in order to improve diabetcs patients life quality.