Decreasing the use of edible oils in China using WeChat and theories of behavior change: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

This study aims to increase knowledge and awareness of the appropriate use of edible oils, thereby encouraging participants to change behaviour by decreasing the intake of unhealthy levels of edible oils. It will be the first intervention to investigate the use of edible oils in China through WeChat. We predict that receiving health education regarding edible oils through WeChat will substantially improve the knowledge and attitude of the respondents. The members of the intervention group will have increased awareness and will be willing to decrease their use of edible oils to remain healthy. Results of this study may provide scientific evidence for the effect of health education through WeChat on edible oil-intake behaviour, thereby offering a comprehensive intervention to decrease the use of edible oils and promote a healthy lifestyle.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry (primary registry in the World Health Organisation registry network):ChiCTR-IOR-17013472. Registered on 21 November 2017.
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