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. 2016 Aug 8;18(10):e37698. doi: 10.5812/ircmj.37698

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.