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NCT Number: NCT06449963

Effect of Health Belief Model Education on Water Intake in the Elderly (HBM-Water Study)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based education program to increase daily water consumption among elderly individuals aged 65 and above. Participants will be divided into two groups; one group will receive HBM-based education, and the other group will not receive any education. The effects of the education program on daily water consumption and dehydration symptoms will be assessed.

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Key information

Conditions

Dehydration Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Water Consumption in Elderly Water-Electrolyte Imbalance

Age range

65 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Atatürk University Health Sciences Institute, Department of Nursing Principles

Erzurum, 25000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The study has a randomized controlled design and will last 1 month. The study group will be given a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based training program for 1 month, and the same training will be given again after 2 weeks to reinforce the training, while the control group will not receive any training. Participants; Daily water consumption will be collected and dehydration symptoms will be evaluated at baseline and at the end of 1 month, and differences between groups will be analyzed.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Aged 65 years and older. Consuming less than 1000 ml of water daily.

Exclusion criteria

Scoring below 17 on the Mini-Mental State Examination. Being bedridden. Having a medical condition that requires fluid restriction. Taking diuretic medications.

Withdrawal Criteria:

Elderly participants who wish to withdraw from the study at any stage of the research process.

Participants who meet the exclusion criteria during the study period.

Treatment and study plan

Health Belief Model Education

Behavioral

Participants in this group will receive a structured training program with the aim of increasing daily water consumption and reducing symptoms of dehydration. The program is based on the principles of the Health Belief Model and includes the following components:

Initial and mid-Program training: Will be conducted by a trained health educator, each lasting 60 minutes. Two weeks after the first training, the same training will be given again for reinforcement purposes.

Session Content: Covers the importance of hydration, strategies to increase water intake (using reminders, setting goals, integrating water-rich foods), and the health benefits of adequate hydration (e.g., improved cognitive function, better physical health).

Training Materials: Booklet prepared for training. Behavioral Strategies: Practical tips for overcoming barriers to drinking more water, such as setting daily water intake goals and using diaries to track progress.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Average Daily Water Intake (liters)

    Time frame: Data collection at baseline, 24-hour intervals, and daily data collection until the end of 30 days

    In order to determine the effect of providing health belief model education on the level of water consumption; The daily water consumption amount is determined before training. After the training, they are asked to record the amount of water they will consume daily for 30 days on the record chart. Then, the amount of water consumed at 3-day intervals is called and recorded by the patient. The amount of change in daily water consumption at the end of 30 days will determine the effect level of the training.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Hydration Status (urine specific gravity)

    Time frame: At baseline, after 15 days, and on day 30

    In order to determine the effect of providing health belief model education on the change in hydration status; Before training, the specific gravity of the urine is measured using a refractometer. The same measurement is repeated 15 days later, after reinforcement training, and on the 30th day of the study. In this way, the effect of training on the change in hydration status will be determined.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bayburt University

Other

Collaborators

  • Ataturk University

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Education on Daily Water Consumption and Dehydration Symptoms in Elderly Individuals Who Do Not Drink Enough Water

Acronym: HBM-Water Stud

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jun 10, 2024
Registry last updated
Apr 18, 2025

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