NCT06449963

Effect of Health Belief Model Education on Water Intake in the Elderly (HBM-Water Study)

The Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Education on Daily Water Consumption and Dehydration Symptoms in Elderly Individuals Who Do Not Drink Enough Water

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 68 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Bayburt University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 99 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Dehydration
• Water Consumption in Elderly

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Health Belief Model Education	Participants in this group will receive a structured training program with the aim of increasing daily water consumption and reducing symptoms of dehydration. The program is based on the principles of the Health Belief Model and includes the following components: Initial and mid-Program training: Will be conducted by a trained health educator, each lasting 60 minutes. Two weeks after the first training, the same training will be given again for reinforcement purposes. Session Content: Covers the importance of hydration, strategies to increase water intake (using reminders, setting goals, integrating water-rich foods), and the health benefits of adequate hydration (e.g., improved cognitive function, better physical health). Training Materials: Booklet prepared for training. Behavioral Strategies: Practical tips for overcoming barriers to drinking more water, such as setting daily water intake goals and using diaries to track progress.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-07-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-31
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2024-06-10
• Last updated: 2025-04-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)