英文摘要 |
Background: Unhealthy lifestyle stands as a major contributor to the development of metabolic syndrome. Extensive research highlights the correlation between habits like smoking, excessive drinking, sedentary behavior, and poor dietary choices with heightened risks of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. Thus, the implementation of educational initiatives becomes important. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary health education program in enhancing selfefficacy, health literacy, and ameliorating physiological markers associated with metabolic syndrome. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of an interdisciplinary education program on enhancing knowledge and bolstering self-efficacy among individuals diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Methods: Conducted as a quasi-experimental study, participants meeting the criteria for metabolic syndrome were enrolled and received a comprehensive health education curriculum integrating various disciplines. Follow-up assessments were conducted six months post-intervention. Results: A cohort of 564 individuals, with an average age of 62.19 years, participated in the study. Notably, among physiological indicators, the experimental group demonstrated a reduction in fasting blood glucose levels by 1.82 mg/dl following the intervention, whereas the control group exhibited an increase of 2.03 mg/ dl. This disparity between the groups proved statistically significant (p < 0.05), unlike observations in waist circumference, blood pressure, and triglyceride levels. Regarding health literacy, the experimental group displayed a mean increase of 1.36 points post-intervention, surpassing the control group's increase of 0.46 points significantly (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the experimental group exhibited notably higher levels of medical knowledge and self-efficacy post-intervention compared to the control group. Conclusion and Recommendation: Findings underscore the efficacy of interdisciplinary education programs in substantially enhancing health literacy, bolstering behavioral self-efficacy, and improving pre-meal blood glucose regulation in individuals with metabolic syndrome. These results advocate for the continued integration of such comprehensive educational initiatives in managing and mitigating the adverse outcomes of metabolic syndrome. |