Effect of Nutrition Education on Nursing Students' Health Behaviors and Sleep Quality

NCT07382102 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AICU-NUTRITION-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a structured nutrition education program on nursing students' nutrition knowledge, dietary behaviors, physical activity levels, and sleep quality. University students, particularly those studying in health-related fields, often experience irregular eating habits, insufficient physical activity, and poor sleep quality due to academic workload and lifestyle factors. These behaviors may negatively affect both their personal health and their future professional roles. In this study, nursing students will participate in a multi-session nutrition education program designed to improve awareness of healthy eating, balanced diets, and lifestyle behaviors. Data will be collected before the education program, immediately after completion, and three months later. Outcomes will include changes in nutrition knowledge, food choices, physical activity levels, and sleep quality. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of effective educational strategies that promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among nursing students and support their well-being during university education.

Conditions

Health-related Behaviors in Nursing Students; Nutrition and Sleep Behaviors

Keywords

Nutrition education; Dietary behavior; Nursing students; Physical activity; Sleep quality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Nutrition Knowledge Score

  Nutrition knowledge is measured using a structured Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire developed for nursing students. The questionnaire produces a total score ranging from 0 to 100 points, with higher scores indicating higher nutrition knowledge. Changes in total nutrition knowledge scores across the three time points are analyzed.

  Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Change in Dietary Behavior Scores

  Baseline; immediately after completion of the nutrition education program; 3 months after the intervention

• Change in Physical Activity Level

  Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention

• Change in Sleep Quality Score

  Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention

Study Arms (1)

Nutrition Education Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this single-arm study received a structured nutrition education program designed to improve nutrition knowledge, dietary behaviors, physical activity awareness, and sleep-related lifestyle habits. The education program was delivered over multiple sessions and covered basic nutrition principles, food groups, balanced diet concepts, healthy food choices, and the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. All participants received the same intervention.

Behavioral: Nutrition Education Program

Interventions

Nutrition Education Program BEHAVIORAL

A structured nutrition education program delivered through multiple educational sessions. The intervention focuses on improving nutrition knowledge, healthy food choices, balanced diet principles, and awareness of the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. The program is educational in nature and does not involve medications, medical devices, or invasive procedures.

Nutrition Education Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Undergraduate nursing students enrolled at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Aged between 18 and 30 years.
• Have not previously received formal nutrition education.
• Able to read and understand the study questionnaires.
• Willing to participate and provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Having previously received structured or formal nutrition education.
• Presence of a medical condition that affects dietary intake or sleep patterns.
• Use of medications that significantly influence appetite, metabolism, or sleep.
• Unwillingness or inability to complete the study questionnaires.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Agri Ibrahim Cecen University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nursing

Ağrı, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Hamulka J, Wadolowska L, Hoffmann M, Kowalkowska J, Gutkowska K. Effect of an Education Program on Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes toward Nutrition, Diet Quality, Lifestyle, and Body Composition in Polish Teenagers. The ABC of Healthy Eating Project: Design, Protocol, and Methodology. Nutrients. 2018 Oct 5;10(10):1439. doi: 10.3390/nu10101439.

  PMID: 30720795 BACKGROUND

• Mangwane QEM, Egal A, Oosthuizen D. Impact of a Nutrition Knowledge Intervention on Knowledge and Food Behaviour of Women Within a Rural Community. Nutrients. 2024 Nov 28;16(23):4107. doi: 10.3390/nu16234107.

  PMID: 39683501 BACKGROUND

• Bajamal E, Alotaibi J, Balamash D, Alsaeedi E, Ali H, Alzahrani J, Swat L, Alamri A, Jundi R, Alzahrani R, Alharbi S. The Association Between Physical Activity and Quality of Sleep Among Nursing Students in Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Aug 14;13(16):1991. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13161991.

  PMID: 40868607 BACKGROUND

• Zaghamir DEF, Ibrahim AM. Efficiency of an intervention study on nursing students' knowledge and practices regarding nutrition and dietary habits. Libyan J Med. 2023 Dec;18(1):2281121. doi: 10.1080/19932820.2023.2281121. Epub 2023 Nov 17.

  PMID: 37976204 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior; Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: All participants receive the same nutrition education intervention and are evaluated before the intervention, immediately after completion, and three months after the intervention.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 26, 2026
• First Posted: February 2, 2026
• Study Start: August 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2025
• Study Completion: December 30, 2025
• Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)