Behavioral Intervention to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
Behavioral Intervention to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
in this study to "the investigators aim to improve lifestyle behaviors through behavioral interventions. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups. both groups will be asked to complete online survey before and after a 6 virtual session (twice weekly)
Participants were randomly assigned into two groups (motivational interviewing intervention or attention group), using a (1:1) computer-generated randomization program (www.graphpad.com).
motivational interviewing intervention: Each session contained a different component and topic that included substance abuse, physical activity, healthy sleep, stress management, nutrition and social support. The components in order were randomized for each participant. Interviews were conducted using a video meeting platform (Zoom Video Communications Inc., 2016); with both video and audio function enabled while, participants were giving the choice to refuse video calls should they desire. Alternative session delivery method, such as phone calls were used and documented based on participant request.
attention group: received the same amount of virtual session equivalent to MI form. However, the structure of the sessions consisted of brief advice to promote healthy lifestyle delivered by different therapists. The therapist firmly and clearly discussed general lifestyle health topics and provided educational materials during each session
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