Social Cognitive Theory-Based Education for Improving Health Outcomes in Older Adults

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Social Cognitive Theory-based education program on self-efficacy, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and health literacy in older adults aged 65 years and over attending primary care centers. Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving a structured education program or a control group receiving routine care. The intervention consists of three face-to-face educational sessions delivered weekly. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and 4-6 weeks after the intervention using validated scales. The findings are expected to contribute to improving health behaviors and health literacy among older adults in primary care settings.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years and older * Able to communicate in Turkish * Willing to participate and provide informed consent * Having sufficient cognitive ability to follow the education program Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment * Severe psychiatric disorder * Acute or life-threatening medical condition