A theory-based online health behaviour intervention for new university students (U@Uni): results from a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Too few young people engage in behaviours that reduce the risk of morbidity and premature mortality, such as eating healthily, being physically active, drinking sensibly and not smoking. This study sought to assess the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a theory-based online health behaviour intervention (based on self-affirmation theory, the Theory of Planned Behaviour and implementation intentions) targeting these behaviours in new university students, in comparison to a measurement-only control.

Methods

Two-weeks before starting university all incoming undergraduates at the University of Sheffield were invited to take part in a study of new students' health behaviour. A randomised controlled design, with a baseline questionnaire, and two follow-ups (1 and 6 mon

SUBMITTER: Epton T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4067627 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature