Impact of an Educational Intervention for Healthy Eating in Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

ABSTRACT: The elderly population in Ecuador is increasing rapidly, with an increasing incidence of diet-related diseases. The elderly living in the community seek alternative and complementary methods to improve their diet and quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the impact of an educational intervention on knowledge related to healthy eating among older adults. This intervention is rooted in the principles of meaningful learning and incorporates culturally adapted materials. A quasi-experimental study design was employed using a pre-test-post-test control group. Study participants were a total of 109 elderly (intervention: n = 51, control: n = 58) people in Cuenca, Ecuador. The educational intervention based on Ausubel's theory of significant learning and Vygotsky's socioc

SUBMITTER: Ortiz Segarra J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10572856 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature