Effects of the GERO-HEALTH education program on the assimilation of information on prevention and health promotion by senior citizens
Supporting Agencies
- Al Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad que ha financiado el proyecto de Investigación fundamental no orientada
- con título “Programa de prevención y promoción de la salud dirigido a personas mayores
- GERO-HEALTH” y referencia CSO2008-02168.
Abstract
The aim of this paper was to assess the theoretical-practical dimension of the knowledge acquired by 65-year-olds and over according to sex and educational level during a health education program. A cross-sectional quasi-experimental design study was conducted with a sample of 73 senior citizens who completed a questionnaire at the beginning and at the end of the program. The questionnaire measured the level of assimilation of acquired knowledge. The results showed that participants´ knowledge of health issues significantly increased upon completion of the program, particularly in women and in participants with the lowest educational level. The program proved to be effective in promoting active aging, and combined relevant aging-related psychosocial issues such as intergenerational relationships and empowerment processes.
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