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Linear regression models with generalized estimating equations were used to calculate the mean, mean change estimates, and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The mean level of EE decreased during the post-test for both treatment (mean change -0.93, 95% CI: -2.56 to 0.70) and control (-1.71, 95% CI: -3.24 to -0.18) arms. The mean level of DP also decreased in the treatment arm (-0.12, 95% CI: -0.98 to -0.75), but a sharper decline was observed in the control arm (-1.97, 95% CI: -2.78 to -1.16). The mean level of PA increased in both the treatment (1.04, 95% CI: -0.21 to 2.30) and control (1.53, 95% CI: 0.35 to 2.70) arms.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>The prevalence of high EE and low PA decreased in both arms. However, the prevalence of high DP remained constant in the treatment arm but sharply decreased in the control arm. 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