ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Effect of a health education program on type 2 diabetes prevention among high school teachers in Erbil, Iraq.
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Background and aim: In Erbil, Iraq, the rising burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) calls for effective preventive strategies targeting modifiable behaviors. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a structured health education program on preventive practices and metabolic improvements related to T2D among high school teachers in Erbil. Method: This quasi-experimental study was conducted from October 27, 2024, to June 1, 2025, in five major high schools in Erbil, using purposive sampling method. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristics and 15 preventive practices and metabolic improvement related to T2D. Paired sample Results: A total of 102 high school teachers participated in the study, equally divided into intervention and control groups ( Conclusions: Structured quality health education was associated with significant improvement in preventive practices and metabolic risk reduction measures that translated to favorable clinical outcomes among high school teachers. Policymakers and healthcare providers should implement targeted educational programs in schools to enhance health literacy, support behavioral change, and reduce the burden of type 2 diabetes in at-risk populations.
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