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

Turkey (Türkiye)68 participantsStarted 2024-07-01

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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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.

What they're measuring

Change in Average Daily Water Intake (liters)

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

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06449963

SponsorBayburt University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-31

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