Table 5. Comparison of Lifestyle Scores in Control and Intervention Groups After Interventiona.
| Variables | Intervention group | Control group | P Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition behaviors | |||
| Sweet intake | 1.93 ± 0.77 | 1.35 ± 0.52 | 0.005 |
| Fruit intake | 2.69 ± 0.51 | 2.45 ± 0.77 | 0.001 |
| Vegetable intake | 2.67 ± 0.53 | 2.18 ± 0.84 | < 0.001 |
| Dairy intake | 2.70 ± 0.53 | 1.93 ± 0.83 | < 0.001 |
| Diet planning for 6 months | 2.66 ± 0.64 | 1.95 ± 0.77 | < 0.001 |
| Physical activities | |||
| Habitual routine activities | 2.68 ± 0.61 | 2.29 ± 0.90 | < 0.001 |
| Going to gym 3 - 5 times per week | 1.52 ± 0.82 | 1.20 ± 0.46 | < 0.001 |
| Walking 3 - 5 times per week at least 30 minutes | 2.32 ± 0.81 | 1.97 ± 0.84 | < 0.001 |
| Physical activities even due occupied situation | 2.81 ± 0.47 | 2.45 ± 0.74 | < 0.001 |
| Physical activity in bad weather at home | 2.59 ± 0.71 | 2.19 ± 0.87 | < 0.001 |
| Continuing physical activity | 2.66 ± 0.04 | 1.95 ± 0.05 | < 0.001 |
| Mental health | |||
| Sleep (7 - 8 hours) | 2.85 ± 0.43 | 2.56 ± 0.69 | < 0.001 |
| Relaxation (deep breathing, walking) | 2.20 ± 0.76 | 1.26 ± 0.56 | < 0.001 |
| Solving problems in mental counseling center | 1.29 ± 0.53 | 1.17 ± 0.43 | 0.002 |
| Relationships | 1.99 ± 0.80 | 1.58 ± 0.80 | < 0.001 |
| Discussion with husband about problems | 2.94 ± 0.27 | 2.46 ± 0.76 | < 0.001 |
| Good relationship with husband | 2.95 ± 0.25 | 2.52 ± 0.71 | < 0.001 |
| Gratitude | 2.76 ± 0.54 | 2.03 ± 0.94 | < 0.001 |
| Truth to others | 2.82 ± 0.47 | 2.08 ± 0.93 | < 0.001 |
| Self-efficacy | 2.96 ± 0.22 | 2.61 ± 0.64 | < 0.001 |
| Responsibility | 2.95 ± 0.33 | 2.59 ± 0.71 | < 0.001 |
| Acceptance of mental health education | 2.86 ± 0.36 | 2.43 ± 0.79 | < 0.001 |
aValues are expressed as mean ± SD.
bDerived from independent t-test.