Behavior-change communication

Behavior-change communication increases vegetable consumption in humans (Reported risk difference -31.06 (95% CI -34.65 to -27.47); P < 0.001).

Human trialNCD patients; compared with usual careWHO-PEN protocols 1 and 2 using Brief Advice6 months

Implementation of WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable-Based Brief Behavior-Change Interventions in Primary Care: A Quasi-Experimental Study from Himachal Pradesh, India

Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine·2 Sep 2026

Behavior-change communication increases physical activity in humans (Reported risk difference -12.43 (95% CI -22.25 to -6.60); P < 0.001).

Human trialNCD patients; physical activity ≥150 minutes/week; compared with usual careWHO-PEN protocols 1 and 2 using Brief Advice6 months

Implementation of WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable-Based Brief Behavior-Change Interventions in Primary Care: A Quasi-Experimental Study from Himachal Pradesh, India

Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine·2 Sep 2026

Behavior-change communication has no effect on blood pressure control in humans (Adjusted OR 0.71; P = 0.188).

Human trialNCD patients; compared with usual care; adjusted for baseline blood pressure control, income, and family typeWHO-PEN protocols 1 and 2 using Brief Advice6 months

Implementation of WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable-Based Brief Behavior-Change Interventions in Primary Care: A Quasi-Experimental Study from Himachal Pradesh, India

Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine·2 Sep 2026