SynthesisHealth promotion perspectives2024
Utilization of the multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change to explain health behaviors: A systematic review.
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- Effectiveness of a Care Plan Based on the Multi-Theory Model in Reducing Fear of Disease Progression and Improving Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press) · 2025Article
- From the perspective of multi-theory model, factors influencing physical activity among community-dwelling older adults with type 2 diabetes in China: a mixed-methods study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Theory-Based Determinants of Stopping Drowsy Driving Behavior in College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Explain the behavior change and maintenance in diabetic patients using MTM-HAPA framework.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: The utilization of a theoretical framework is vital in health promotion research, particularly when endeavoring to modify health behaviors. This systematic review aimed at evaluating and synthesizing evidence through studies conducted using the fourth-generation multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change for its effectiveness. Methods: A comprehensive article search was performed across MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Academic Search Premier. The search focused on studies utilizing MTM from 2016 to December 2023, following the PRISMA guidelines for systemic reviews. Results: An initial pool of 7583 articles was narrowed down through screening of titles, abstracts, and full texts. A total of 69 articles met the inclusion criteria. These studies, encompassing a global range of diverse target groups and health behaviors, were categorized as qualitative, cross-sectional, or experimental. The six qualitative studies revealed MTM themes for diverse health behaviors. The fifty-six cross-sectional studies showed MTM constructs effectively predicting behavior change, albeit with varying statistical significance. The seven experiments demonstrated MTM's role in initiating and sustaining change. For the initiation model, operationalized by 49 studies, the mean adjusted R Conclusion: This systematic review corroborates the MTM as a potent framework for understanding, predicting, and facilitating health behavior changes. Its universal applicability and effectiveness underscore the model's potential as a foundational tool in designing future health promotion strategies and interventions aimed at positive and enduring behavior modifications.
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