The Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Education on Daily Water Consumption and Dehydration Symptoms in Elderly Individuals Who Do Not Drink Enough Water
The Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Education on Daily Water Consumption and Dehydration Symptoms in Elderly Individuals Who Do Not Drink Enough Water
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based education program to increase daily water consumption among elderly individuals aged 65 and above. Participants will be divided into two groups; one group will receive HBM-based education, and the other group will not receive any education. The effects of the education program on daily water consumption and dehydration symptoms will be assessed.
The study has a randomized controlled design and will last 1 month. The study group will be given a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based training program for 1 month, and the same training will be given again after 2 weeks to reinforce the training, while the control group will not receive any training. Participants; Daily water consumption will be collected and dehydration symptoms will be evaluated at baseline and at the end of 1 month, and differences between groups will be analyzed.
Inclusion Criteria:
Aged 65 years and older. Consuming less than 1000 ml of water daily.
Exclusion Criteria:
Scoring below 17 on the Mini-Mental State Examination. Being bedridden. Having a medical condition that requires fluid restriction. Taking diuretic medications.
Withdrawal Criteria:
Elderly participants who wish to withdraw from the study at any stage of the research process.
Participants who meet the exclusion criteria during the study period.