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Table 4 Comparison of the intervention and control groups, concerning the TPB and physical activity, before and after the intervention

From: Effect of theory-based education on promoting a healthy lifestyle in pre-diabetic women: RCT

Variables and time

Intervention (n = 36)

Control (n = 35)

P*

Attitude

Before

4.42 ± 0.64

4.42 ± 0.38

0.357

After

4.63 ± 0.39

4.53 ± 0.38

0.210

P**

0.047

0.157

 

Subjective norms

Before

4.43 ± 0.68

4.28 ± 0.71

0.298

After

4.43 ± 0.71

4.19 ± 0.70

0.089

P**

0.958

0.435

 

Perceived behavioral control

Before

3.31 ± 0.86

3.21 ± 0.76

0.606

After

3.34 ± 0.69

3.26 ± 0.93

0.057

P**

0.046

0.770

 

Intention

Before

4.22 ± 1.24

4.00 ± 1.23

0.232

After

4.76 ± 0.60

4.45 ± 1.01

0.109

P**

0.056

0.22

 

Behavior

Before

0.65 ± 0.83

0.48 ± 0.81

0.3

After

0.48 ± 0.74

0.31 ± 0.63

0.286

P**

0.204

0.201

 
  1. **Paired T-test
  2. *Independent T-test