Journal of Nutrition and Health

The Korean Nutrition Society (한국영양학회)
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Effects of nutrition and hygiene education program on healthy eating habits and behavior of the elderly in Chungbuk

영양·위생교육 프로그램 수행이 충북지역 노인의 건강한 식습관 및 식행동에 미치는 영향

  • Received : 2022.01.28
  • Accepted : 2022.05.18
  • Published : 2022.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to effectively apply the nutrition and hygiene education program for improving the nutritional status of the elderly aged 65 years and above. Methods: The first study was conducted by enrolling 121 willing elderly subjects from welfare centers in four regions of Chungbuk. The second study included 347 people from 10 regions of Chungbuk. Data were analyzed using the SPSS (version 12.0) and SAS (version 9.2) programs. Results: Most participants in both studies were women, ranging from 70-79 years of age. In the first study, the performance rates of subjects, after imparting the education on hygiene, eating habits, and nutritional knowledge, were significantly increased for all factors. Goesan and Boeun areas were highly effective in hygiene practice and eating habits after education. In the second study, Chungju had the most educational effect on hygiene education, with a score of 6.41 points before education and 7.68 points after education. The greatest impact of education on eating habits was obtained at Goesan, with 9.23 points and 11.26 points before and after education, respectively. Large regional differences were determined for the effect of the education program. For nutritional knowledge, the combined average score of Boeun and Goesan showed a maximum increase after education. When considering satisfaction, the scores of Cheongju and Jeungpyeong increased the most after education, whereas Goesan showed that the average scores before and after education were close to perfect. Surprisingly, the Okcheon area, where there was no significant difference in the educational effect after the education program in the first study, showed significant improvement for all factors after the second education program. The current study indicates that continuous education programs are essential for improving the nutritional status of the elderly. Conclusion: Therefore, continuous nutrition and hygiene education programs are recommended to improve the nutritional status of the elderly.

충북지역 65세 이상 노인들의 조리실습을 병행한 영양교육의 효과를 연구한 결과에서 위생, 식습관, 영양지식, 만족도 모든 항목에서 1, 2차연구에 지속적으로 참여한 지역 (괴산, 보은, 진천)이 위생, 식습관, 영양지식, 만족도 점수 모두 유의적 (p < 0.001)으로 높은 것으로 나타났다. 고령사회에서 65세 이상 인구가 20%이상인 초고령 사회로 빠르게 진입하고 있는 우리나라 농촌지역에서는 고령층의 식생활 향상을 통한 건강증진 및 질병예방을 위한 효과적인 영양교육이 필수적이라 사료된다.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by grants from Chungcheongbuk-do provincial subsidies. This research is part of a master's thesis.

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