Research Article

The Effect of Base Theory Educational Intervention on Health-Promoting Lifestyle in Women Susceptible to Cardiovascular Diseases: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Table 3

Comparison of mean score of TPB model structures in the experimental and control group before and after intervention.

VariablesGroupBefore the interventionThe intervention 6 months afterMean difference value

AttitudeExperimental22.28 ± 4.3040.68 ± 4.0318.40.001
Control24.10 ± 4.1427.55 ± 4.203.45 ± 0.060.117
value0.1980.001

Subjective normsExperimental13.84 ± 2.7624.52 ± 2.4310.68 ± 0.330.001
Control14.28 ± 2.1815.55 ± 2.411.27 ± 0.230.225
value0.2170.001

Perceived behavioral controlExperimental19.14 ± 3.3034.07 ± 3.2814.93 ± 0.020.001
Control18.88 ± 2.4319.71 ± 2.450.83 ± 0.020.214
value0.2220.001

Behavioral intentionExperimental13.56 ± 2.1426.74 ± 2.8413.18 ± 0.70.001
Control13.97 ± 2.2615.06 ± 2.271.09 ± 1.010.109
value0.2770.001