Exploring Health Motivations beyond Subscribing in Nutrition Clinics in the Southern Governorates, Jordan

Abstract

Objectives This study aimed to explore the health motivations of clients who subscribe to nutrition clinics in the southern governorates of Jordan. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 395 participants who subscribed to nutrition clinics in three Southern Governorates of Jordan including Aqaba, Ma’an, and Al- Karak. Participants were interviewed and the data was collected regarding their socio-demographic characteristics, physical activity, registration duration, and body mass index (BMI). Furthermore, responses were collected from participants using validated questionnaire concerning their health motivations beyond subscribing in nutrition clinics. Data were analyzed using SSPS (version 25). Results Findings of the study revealed the responses of participants to questions of the questionnaire were mostly “Agree” or “Strongly Agree”. Furthermore, the mean score of responses for the whole questionnaire was 4.28 ± 0.40, which reflects very high level of perception among participant regarding health motivations of subscribing in nutrition clinics. The mean scores of responses among participants were significantly higher in females and participants who had work in comparison to their counterparts. In addition, results have shown significant differences in mean scores of responses among corresponding subcategories for the variables of monthly income, registration duration, and BMI with highest scores among participant with monthly income > 600 JOD, registration duration (1- 2 years), and normal BMI, respectively. Conclusion: Jordanians in Southern Governorates reflected high level of perception the health services of nutrition clinics. Studies including further factors and different geographical regions are highly recommended to clarify the bight face of nutrition clinics.

BJMS, Vol. 25 No. 02 April’26 Page: 548-557