Osteoporosis is a major public health problem worldwide especially among perimenopausal women in
the world, which can be prevented, or its onset can be delayed through health education and lifestyle changes. Aim was to
evaluate the effect of application of PRECEDE-PROCEED model (PPM) based education for prevention of osteoporosis risks
among perimenopausal women. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: In
Benha University hospital (administrator employee). Sample: A purposive sample was carried out in the study according
inclusion criteria. The sample consists of 109 perimenopausal women were divided randomly into two groups (control group
compromising 54 women and study group compromising 55 women). Tools: Two main tools were used; Self-administered
questionnaire and Construction of Precede-Proceed model. Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference was
observed in all construction of Precede-Proceed model of the study group compared with the control group after application of
PRECEDE - PROCEED model (p < .001 ). Conclusion: application of PPM was effective in improvement of perimenopausal
women's predisposing factors of osteoporosis (knowledge and attitude), healthy practices and activities, reinforcing factors,
enabling factors. Recommendations: It is crucial to conduct an extensive future studies with larger sample probability sizes of
perimenopausal women to enhance the accuracy of the findings, Also application of PRECEDE-PROCEED Model Based
Education program among perimenopausal women in health system to increase the level of awareness towards osteoporosis
and its prevention. |
