Effect of a health education program on type 2 diabetes prevention among high school teachers in Erbil, Iraq

Background and aim In Erbil, Iraq, the rising burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) calls for effective preventive strategies targeting modifiable behaviors. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a structured health education program on preventive practices and metabolic improvements related to T2D among high school teachers in Erbil. Method This quasi-experimental study was conducted from October 27, 2024, to June 1, 2025, in five major high schools in Erbil, using purposive sampling method. Dat