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Title: The Effects of Education based on health promotion model on life style amongst male police officers in Mashhad. Major Mahdi Taheri(1)*. Colonel Mohammad Gharari(2) V_Poster Code: A-10 -163 -1 2 1) Community Health Nursing (MSc). Applied Research Office of General Health police, Tehran, Iran. 2) Education Management (Ph. D). Applied Research Office of General Health police, Tehran, Iran. Mahdi taheri- Applied Research Office of General Health police, Tehran, Iran. 25/Sep/2018

Introduction All activities that an individual perform daily are named life style. Considering the important role of police in security and peace maintenance of society and the effect of personnel lifestyle on their performances, attempts should make to improve their lifestyle. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of health promotion education on male police staff’s life style. 3 Mahdi taheri- Applied Research Office of General Health police, Tehran, Iran. 25/Sep/2018

Method This semi-experimental study was conducted on 200 police staffs selected and assigned through systematic random sampling into two experimental (100) and control (100) groups in 2017. Using health promotion lifestyle profile II (HPLP-52), different aspects of life style were assessed in the two groups. Both groups completed the questionnaire before the intervention. The experimental group attended a three-session instructional program and also received an instructional package. After two month, both groups completed the questionnaire again. Data were analyzed using independent t-test. 4 Mahdi taheri- Applied Research Office of General Health police, Tehran, Iran. 25/Sep/2018

Result The results of this study show that the mean scores of lifestyle dimensions in the test group before the training were significantly different with the control group. Also, the mean scores of lifestyle dimensions of the experimental group after training in all dimensions were significantly different from that of the control group. Our results revealed the highest score after education belonged to physical activity (25. 6± 2) and lowest was health responsibility (24. 5± 2). 5 Mahdi taheri- Applied Research Office of General Health police, Tehran, Iran. 25/Sep/2018

Discussion According to the dangers and high risk of police profession, this profession is considered to be the most damaging. Therefore, the programs should focus on quality improvement of life in this group. Quality of life defines some aspects of satisfaction and needs in terms of physical, social, psychological, structural, behavioral, activity and, more importantly, feeling good. 6 Mahdi taheri- Applied Research Office of General Health police, Tehran, Iran. 25/Sep/2018

Conclusion Many health threatening factors are prevented if unhealthy behaviors are identified and changed at an early stage. This study shows that Education of health promotion can improve the police staffs life style. 7 Mahdi taheri- Applied Research Office of General Health police, Tehran, Iran. 25/Sep/2018

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Final Questions • What is already known about the subject? Police officers are at risk of physical and psychological risks due to their organizational responsibilities, professional requirements and high professional stress. These forces must to have different lifestyles to improve their job performance, which will increase their satisfaction and promote their health. • What could be added to the current knowledge by this study? The training and empowerment of police officers in reducing their health threats and creating, improving and promoting positive health behaviors, and ultimately improving and satisfying their profession 9 Mahdi taheri- Applied Research Office of General Health police, Tehran, Iran. 25/Sep/2018