Not provided
| ID | Type | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERSC_2024_5167 | Other Identifier | UAEU Social Sciences Ethics Committee |
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of targeted nutrition education on dietary knowledge, attitudes, and practices among adults in the United Arab Emirates. A randomized controlled intervention design was used, in which participants were assigned to either a targeted nutrition education group or a general health education group. Data were collected before and after the intervention using a structured questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to functional foods. The study assessed changes in participants' understanding and behaviors following the educational intervention. The findings are expected to support the development of effective nutrition education strategies to improve dietary behaviors in the population.
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Food Group | Experimental | Group 1 (Functional Food Group): This group received an educational session focusing on the health benefits, safety, and incorporation of functional foods into a balanced diet. Topics included scientific insights into functional food components, examples, and their role in disease prevention. |
|
| Control Group | Experimental | Group 2 (Control Group): This group received a general health education session unrelated to functional foods. |
|
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| educational intervention | Other | The educational intervention was conducted by the authors and tailored to each group: Group 1 (Functional Food Group): This group received an educational session focusing on the health benefits, safety, and incorporation of functional foods into a balanced diet. Topics included scientific insights into functional food components, examples, and their role in disease prevention. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in dietary knowledge, attitudes, and practices scores | Assessment of participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to nutrition and functional foods using a structured questionnaire before and after the intervention. | Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention (approximately 4-8 weeks) |
Not provided
Not provided
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Seham M. Al Raish1 M. Al Raish | United Arab Emirates University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates University | Al Ain City | 15551 | United Arab Emirates |
| Type | Date | Date Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Release | May 7, 2026 | |
| Reset | Jun 3, 2026 |
Not provided
Not provided
| Release Date | Unrelease Date | Unrelease Date Unknown | Reset Date | MCP Release Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D018479 | Early Intervention, Educational |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002662 | Child Health Services |
| D003153 | Community Health Services |
| D006296 | Health Services |
| D005159 | Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services |
Not provided
Not provided
A controlled pre-post interventional study was conducted among 147 adults randomly assigned to either a targeted functional food education group or a general health education control group. KAP was assessed at baseline and two weeks post-intervention using a validated questionnaire. Due to non-normal data distribution, non-parametric statistical analyses were applied, including Wilcoxon signed-rank tests for within-group comparisons and Mann-Whitney U tests for between-group differences. Spearman's rank correlation was used to examine associations between sociodemographic variables and KAP scores
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
|
| educational intervention | Other | Group 2 (Control Group): This group received a general health education session unrelated to functional foods. |
|
| D011314 | Preventive Health Services |