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NCT Number: NCT06404619

Impact of mHealth Implementation Program on Improving Nursing Students' Lifestyle

Healthy lifestyles are crucial for preventing chronic diseases. This study evaluated the effectiveness of mHealth intervention program in adopting healthy lifestyles.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Lifestyle

Age range

19 year–24 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

College of Nursing Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About this study

Healthy lifestyles are crucial for preventing chronic diseases. Nonetheless, approximately 90% of university students regularly engage in at least one unhealthy lifestyle. Mobile smart devices-based health interventions (mHealth) that incorporate theoretical frameworks regarding behavioral change in interaction with the environment may provide an appealing and cost-effective approach for promoting sustainable adaptations of healthier lifestyles.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth intervention program compared to traditional (face-to-face) program in adopting healthy lifestyles among students of the Faculty of Nursing.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • male or female nurse student
  • aged 19-24 years
  • with BMI ≥ 18.5
  • capable of performing physical activity
  • owner of a smartphone
  • ready to use different social media

Exclusion criteria

  • on diet regimen or have a history of diet regimen
  • with history of chronic diseases e.g., DM, hypothyroidism or other endocrinal diseases
  • with history of medications that may cause weight gain e.g., antipsychotics, antidepressants, antiepileptics or steroids
  • with mental or psychological disorders

Treatment and study plan

Education program

Behavioral

The message emphasizes the importance of quality of life and positive psychology. The concept of quality of life is described as multidimensional, also the message highlights the steps to change one's lifestyle, including self-reflection, habit modification, and commitment to a comprehensive lifestyle change include importance of physical activity, management of stress, quality and quantity of sleep and specific recommendations are provided regarding drinking water, organizing meals, and adopting a healthy balanced diet with attention to portion sizes. The message also discussed fitness foods that aid digestion and promote a healthy body. The message introduced the Healthy Eating Plate.

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical activity time and levels of participants as assessed by Global/International Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ/IPAQ).

    Time frame: Assessed just before and immediately after the intervention

    The total weekly time spent on physical activity and the time spent in each domain (work, transportation, and recreational time) are determined by multiplying the number of days per week in each category by the average daily duration. Minutes per week in each category are then multiplied by metabolic equivalents (MET). The overall GPAQ score is described as "Low" if < 600 MET-minutes/week, "Moderate" if = 600-1500 MET-minutes/week, or "High" if > 1500 MET-minutes/week.

  2. Dietary assessment using Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ).

    Time frame: Assessed just before and immediately after the intervention

    It consists of 140 food items categorized under 27 categories with three Likert scale (usually eat, sometimes eat, and rarely eat). Score of 27-45 indicates bad healthy choices, 46-63 indicate fair healthy choices, and 64-81 indicate good healthy choices.

  3. Sleep quality scale.

    Time frame: Assessed just before and immediately after the intervention

    It assesses the quality of sleep for the last one month and consists of 28 questions with four Likert scale (rarely, sometimes, often, and almost always). The total score can range from 0 to 84, with higher scores demoting more more frequent sleep disturbances (Good quality of sleep ≤ 28, Fair 29 - ≤ 56, and poor > 56).

Secondary outcomes

  1. The weight in kilograms and height in meters will be combined to report the body mass index (BMI) in kg/m2.

    Time frame: Assessed just before and immediately after the intervention

    Participants are categorized according to the BMI according to WHO into:

    • Underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2)
    • Normal weight (BMI = 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2)
    • Overweight (BMI = 25 - 29.9 kg/m2)
    • Obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2)

  2. Blood Pressure Level assessed with the sphygmomanometer.

    Time frame: Assessed just before and immediately after the intervention

    Participants are categorized according to their blood pressure into:

    • Normal blood pressure: Less than 120/80 mmHg
    • At risk for high blood pressure (prehypertension): Between 120/80 and 140/90
    • High blood pressure (hypertension): More than 140/90 mmHg

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of mHealth Implementation Program on Improving Nursing Students' Lifestyle: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: mHealth

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
May 8, 2024
Registry last updated
May 8, 2024

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