Social Cognitive Theory-Based Education for Improving Health Outcomes in Older Adults

NCT07566143 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2026-228384
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Social Cognitive Theory-based education program on self-efficacy, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and health literacy in older adults aged 65 years and over attending primary care centers. Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving a structured education program or a control group receiving routine care. The intervention consists of three face-to-face educational sessions delivered weekly. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and 4-6 weeks after the intervention using validated scales. The findings are expected to contribute to improving health behaviors and health literacy among older adults in primary care settings.

Conditions

Health Behavior; Health Literacy; Self Efficacy; Aging

Keywords

Social Cognitive Theory; Health Education; Older Adults; Primary Care; Healthy Lifestyle; Randomized Controlled Trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Self-Efficacy Level

  Self-efficacy will be assessed using the General Self-Efficacy Scale.

  Baseline and 4-6 weeks after intervention

• Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors

  Healthy lifestyle behaviors will be measured using the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile.

  Baseline and 4-6 weeks after intervention

• Health Literacy Level

  Health literacy will be assessed using the Health Literacy Scale (Short Form).

  Baseline and 4-6 weeks after intervention

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive a structured Social Cognitive Theory-based education program consisting of three weekly face-to-face sessions, in addition to routine primary care services.

Behavioral: Social Cognitive Theory-Based Education

Arm Type: Control Group (No Intervention)

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will receive routine primary care services without any additional educational intervention.

Interventions

Social Cognitive Theory-Based Education BEHAVIORAL

A structured face-to-face education program based on Social Cognitive Theory, delivered in three weekly sessions covering health promotion, nutrition, physical activity, self-efficacy, and health literacy.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Aged 65 years and older
• Able to communicate in Turkish
• Willing to participate and provide informed consent
• Having sufficient cognitive ability to follow the education program

You may not qualify if:

• Severe cognitive impairment
• Severe psychiatric disorder
• Acute or life-threatening medical condition

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Muhammet Faruk Yigit: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tuşba Bardakçı Family Health Center

Van, Van, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Nutbeam D. Health literacy as a public health goal: 25 years on. Health Promot Int. 2025 Jul 1;40(4):daaf119. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daaf119. No abstract available.

  PMID: 40665800 RESULT

• Sorensen K, Pelikan JM, Rothlin F, Ganahl K, Slonska Z, Doyle G, Fullam J, Kondilis B, Agrafiotis D, Uiters E, Falcon M, Mensing M, Tchamov K, van den Broucke S, Brand H; HLS-EU Consortium. Health literacy in Europe: comparative results of the European health literacy survey (HLS-EU). Eur J Public Health. 2015 Dec;25(6):1053-8. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckv043. Epub 2015 Apr 5.

  PMID: 25843827 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Health Behavior; Health Education

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior; Adherence Interventions; Medication Adherence; Patient Compliance; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Central Study Contacts

Muhammet Faruk Yiğit, PhD

CONTACT

+90 542 424 76 29; muhammetfarukyigit@yyu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD of Health Sciences

Model Details: Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving education or a control group receiving routine care.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 28, 2026
• First Posted: May 4, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

TU (1)