Efficacy of life skills training on general health in students

Abstract

Background: With regard to the importance of life skills, the present study deals with the effect of life skills training on general health of the students.

Materials and Methods: This was a one-group, pre-test, post-test, quasi-experimental research. Forty students were selected through purposive sampling method. The data collection tool was Goldberg General Health Questionnaire.

Results: Paired t-test showed a 22 score significant decrease in general health after education compared to before education (P < 0.01).

Conclusion: This study showed that life skills education increases general health level of the students.

Key words: Health, Iran, life, nursing students