Investigating the Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Program on the Lifestyle of Pre-diabetic People

Recognizing the pivotal role of lifestyle in preventing diabetes among prediabetic individuals, this study aimed to assess the impact of a cognitive behavioral program on their lifestyle.

This quasi-experimental study took place between July 2020 and April 2022 in specialized diabetes clinics affiliated with the Institute of Endocrine and Metabolism Sciences at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Forty-two prediabetic individuals participated in the research through simple random sampling. After random allocation to both groups, data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Adolescence Food Habit Checklist, and Glover-Nilsson Smoking Behavioral Questionnaire (GN-SBQ).

The findings revealed a statistically significant difference in the dietary habits of adults in the intervention group before and after the intervention (p<.001, p=.480). Additionally, there was a statistically significant difference in tobacco dependence between the intervention and control groups before and after the intervention (p=.084, p=.241). The average dietary behavior score for the intervention group was 19.23 (SD=1.86) compared to 15.95 (SD=2.26) for the control group. The cognitive behavioral program significantly increased dietary behaviors in the intervention group (F=27.87, P<.001).

This study underscores the effectiveness of educational interventions utilizing cognitive behavioral programs in addressing the physical, behavioral, cognitive, and social aspects of smoking cessation and dietary habits among prediabetic individuals. Such models hold promise for inclusion in educational programs aimed at diabetes prevention.