Title of article :
METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING THE OPERATIONAL PHASES OF THE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION PROJECT- ISFAHAN HEALTHY HEART PROGRAM (IHHP-HPEP)
Author/Authors :
Bahonar, Ahmad MD - MPH - Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Khosravi, Alireza Cardiologist - Assistant Professor - Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Esmaeelian, Hossein MD - Manager of Physical Education Center - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Babak, Anahita MD - Specialist in Community Medicine - Isfahan Provincial Health Center - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Rahmati, Mohamadreza MD - Manager of Isfahan Provincial Health Center NO1 - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Jamshidi, Ahmad Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery School - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Azad, Maryam MD - Isfahan Sport Medicine Association, Isfahan , Daneshvar, Pouya Professor of Medicine - Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Sarrafzadeghan, Nizal Bsc in Public Health - District Health Center - Arak University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: Knowledge, attitude and practices of health professionals influence the health
awareness of clients presenting to the centers for health and treatment. This project was designed
and conducted to increase the knowledge and improve the attitudes and practices of
health professionals at all levels of the health system, towards prevention and control, as well as
diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases.
METHODS: The study consisted of three phases: situation analysis, intervention, and reevaluation.
To perform situation analysis, we applied randomized cluster sampling and selected
2000 health workers from the target population. Identical methods were used in control and intervention
communities. We designed a questionnaire and determined its reliability and validity.
RESULTS: Essential training on risk factors, healthy nutrition, and ways of coping with stress
and maintaining adequate physical activity were taught to the target groups via seminars integrated
into the health professionals’ in-service continuing education program. The educational
materials consisted of books and leaflets.
CONCLUSION: Awareness, attitude and practices of health professionals affect the outcome of
efforts towards prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and their risk factors both
in the society, and in the health professionals’ community. Multiple educational interventions in
this study can help to rein in non-communicable diseases.
Keywords :
Cardiovascular disease , Risk factors , Health education , Prevention , Community based interventions
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
