The effect of training based on the theory of planned behavior on self-care of cardiovascular disease risk factors in health ambassadors.

Non-communicable diseases account for 76% of all causes of death today; more significantly, cardiovascular disorders account for 46% of non-communicable disease causes of death. Teaching individuals about risk assessment and self-care is a critical part of the approach to preventing chronic diseases. This study compares the impact of planned behavior theory-based training on cardiovascular disease risk factor self-care among health ambassadors from Mashhad Health Centre No. 1's rural districts. For a randomized controlled trial investigation, ninety-four rural health ambassadors from Mashhad Health Centre No. 1 were randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. After the needs of the test group were determined within the context of the theory of planned behavior, an educational intervention was developed and implemented. Three months after the educational intervention ended, both groups were re-surveyed, and the data were analyzed using statistical software (SPSS version 24) and tests like Chi-2, Mann-Whitney, Friedman, ANOVA, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov. The behavioral intention, perceived ability, control beliefs, desire to follow, normative views, outcome evaluation, and behavioral beliefs. All components of the theory of planned behavior did not show any significant differences between the two groups in the pre-intervention phase. Nevertheless, the adjustments made after the theory of planned behavior items showed a significant statistical difference in average scores both immediately after the training group intervention and three months later. (p greater than 0.0001). Overall, the study's findings demonstrated that developing self-care skills and recognizing cardiovascular disease risk factors can significantly lower the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Health ambassadors' intention to practice self-care is significantly increased when training programs are designed and implemented using the theory of planned behavior.