Decisional balance, self-leadership, self-efficacy, planning, and stages of change in adopting exercise behaviors in patients with stomach cancer: A cross-sectional study

Purpose. This study examines the utility of three theoretical models—the stages of change model, self-efficacy theory, and the decisional balance model—in understanding exercise behavior among employed women. Design. Data for this cross-sectional study were collected as part of a routine follow-up of a worksite-based smoking and health risk appraisal study. Setting. The study was conducted in three Rhode Island worksites, including one manufacturing company, one medical center, and one retail outlet. Subjects. Of a sample of 431 women who completed exercise questionnaires, 293 reported participation in a physical activity over the previous week. The average age of the sample was 41.1 years, and mean years of education was 12.8. Measures. Previously validated measures to determine stage of exercise behavior, exercise self-efficacy, exercise decisional balance, and physical activity participation were administered. Additional demographic information was also obtained. Results. Frequency counts revealed that 39% of the population was sedentary, 34% were participating in irregular activity, and 27% were active. MANOVAs followed by one way ANOVAs revealed that women in Precontemplation scored the lowest and those in Maintenance scored the highest on the self-efficacy, pro, and decisional-balance indices, with the trend reversed on the con scale. A chi-square test revealed that women with one or more young children in the home were more likely to be in a lower stage of exercise adoption. Conclusions. Most of the women in this cross-sectional study did not engage in regular activity. Presence of young children in the home was significantly related to decreased activity. The results are limited by the nonrandomized, and cross-sectional nature of the study design. Data suggest that, with multiple roles and responsibilities, women may be better served by stage-matched interventions to increase physical activity.

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The association between electronic wearable devices and self-efficacy for managing health: a cross sectional study using 2019 HINTS data

Health and Technology ◽

10.1007/s12553-021-00525-x ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zhigang Xie ◽

Sandhya Yadav ◽

Ara Jo

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Wearable Devices ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Correlation Between Functional Health Literacy and Self-efficacy in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Cross-sectional Study

Clinical Nursing Research ◽

10.1177/10547738211006841 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 105477382110068

Author(s):

Luis Angel Cendejas Medina ◽

Renan Alves Silva ◽

Magda Milleyde de Sousa Lima ◽

Lívia Moreira Barros ◽

Rafael Oliveira Pitta Lopes ◽

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Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Functional Health ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

To analyze the correlation between functional health literacy (FHL) and self-efficacy (SE) in people with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Cross-sectional study was conducted among September and October 2019, with 196 people with type 2 diabetes. Data were collected using the Functional Literacy in Health instrument (B-TOFHLA) and the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DMSES). Bivariate analysis was used to verify the relationship among the constructs. Most diabetics showed an average B-TOFHLA score of 74.75, considered adequate, and self-efficacy of 4.07, high. The association between SE and FHL in the bivariate analysis found no statistical significance ( p > .05), in the same sense as the B-TOFHLA score and the DMSES domains ( p > .05). Constructs were not related to each other in terms of skills arising from judgments and decisions with motivational confidence by the investigated audience.

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Factors associated with physical inactivity among female and male rural adolescents in Borneo – a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2013-0319 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 447-453 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Whye Lian Cheah ◽

Hazmi Helmy ◽

Ching Thon Chang

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Anthropometric Measurement ◽

Rural Adolescents ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Rural communities have shown marked increase in metabolic syndrome among young people, with physical inactivity as one of the main contributing factors. This study aimed to determine factors associated with physical inactivity among male and female rural adolescents in a sample of schools in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 145 students aged 13–15 years. Data on socio-demographic, health-related, and psychosocial factors (perceived barriers, self-efficacy, social influences) were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measurement was taken to generate body mass index (BMI)-for-age, while physical activity (PA) level was assessed using pedometers. The mean steps per day was 6251.37 (SD=3085.31) with males reported as being more active. About 27% of the respondents were either overweight or obese, with more females in this group. There was no significant difference in steps among males and females (p=0.212), and nutritional status (BMI-for-age) (p=0.439). Females consistently scored higher in most items under perceived barriers, but had significantly lower scores in self-efficacy’s items. Males were more influenced by peers in terms of PA (p<0.001) and were more satisfied with their body parts (p=0.047). A significantly higher body size discrepancy score was found among females (p=0.034, CI –0.639, –0.026). PA level was low and almost one-third of the respondents were overweight and obese. Female students faced more barriers and had lower self-efficacy with regards PA. Based on the findings, it is recommended that interventions focus on reducing barriers while increasing support for PA. This is particularly important in improving the health status of the youth, especially among the females.

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Regulatory emotional self-efficacy as a mediator between high-performance work system perceived by nurses on their job burnout: a cross-sectional study

Psychology Health & Medicine ◽

10.1080/13548506.2021.1990362 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Wenbo He ◽

Meixuan Li ◽

Jiaxin Ye ◽

Yanfei Shen ◽

Yongwen Cao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

High Performance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Job Burnout ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work System ◽

High Performance Work System

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Stages of Change Profiles among Adults Experiencing Hearing Difficulties Who Have Not Taken Any Action: A Cross-Sectional Study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0129107 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. e0129107 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Vinaya Manchaiah ◽

Jerker Rönnberg ◽

Gerhard Andersson ◽

Thomas Lunner

Keyword(s):

Stages Of Change ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hearing Difficulties

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Protocol for the avatar acceptability study: a multiperspective cross-sectional study evaluating the acceptability of using patient-derived xenografts to guide personalised cancer care in Australia and New Zealand

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024064 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (8) ◽

pp. e024064 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Claire E Wakefield ◽

Emma L Doolan ◽

Joanna E Fardell ◽

Christina Signorelli ◽

Veronica F Quinn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cancer Survivors ◽

Cancer Care ◽

New Technologies ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Decisional Balance ◽

Local Health ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages

IntroductionPatient-derived xenografts (PDXs) have the potential to transform personalised cancer care, however, little is known about the acceptability of using PDXs to guide treatment decision-making. Given that patient and community preferences can influence satisfaction with care as well as the success of new technologies, we will evaluate the acceptability of PDXs in individuals affected by cancer and community comparisons.Methods and analysisThis comparative cross-sectional study will recruit 323 individuals affected by cancer (cancer survivors (of childhood or adult cancer) and parents of childhood cancer survivors) and 323 community comparisons (adults and parents). We will collect data via structured interviews and questionnaires. To determine the acceptability of PDXs, we will assess five domains: willingness to use PDXs when/if diagnosed with cancer, perceived advantages and disadvantages of PDXs, maximum acceptable out-of-pocket costs per patient, maximum acceptable turnaround time to receive results and maximum acceptable number of mice sacrificed per patient. The primary endpoint will be participants’ decisional balance ratio (calculated as participants’ advantages ratings divided by perceived disadvantages ratings).Ethics and disseminationThe study protocol has been approved by the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC:12/173) and UNSW Sydney (HC15773). The results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences. A lay summary will be published on the Behavioural Sciences Unit website.

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Burnout, Self-Efficacy, and Resilience in Haitian Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Holistic Nursing ◽

10.1177/08980101211065600 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 089801012110656

Author(s):

Marie Therese Georges ◽

Lisa R. Roberts ◽

Elizabeth Johnston Taylor ◽

Jan M. Nick ◽

Salem Dehom

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Personal Accomplishment ◽

Critical Conditions ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Holistic Nursing ◽

Haitian Creole ◽

Nursing Work Environment ◽

Nurse Burnout

Purpose of Study: Though nursing burnout is a global problem, research on nurse burnout in Haiti is scarce. In a context of multiple personal, social, and environmental challenges, this study assessed burnout and associated factors among Haitian nurses. Design of Study: A multi-site cross-sectional study. Methods: A survey in French and Haitian Creole was conducted in five Haitian hospitals using forward and back translated scales measuring burnout (emotional exhaustion [EE], depersonalization [DP], personal accomplishment [PA]), self-efficacy, nursing work environment, resilience, and demographics. Findings: Haitian nurses ( N = 179) self-reported moderate EE ( M = 21, SD = 11.18), low DP ( Mdn = 2.0, range = 29), and high personal accomplishment ( Mdn = 41.0, range = 33). General self-efficacy ( M = 32.31, SD = 4.27) and resilience ( M = 26.68, SD = 5.86) were high. Dissatisfaction with salary, autonomy, and staffing were evident. Conclusions: It is noteworthy that burnout was lower than expected given the scarce resource, difficult socio-politico-economic environment. High levels of self-efficacy and resilience likely mitigated a higher level of burnout. Adaptation enables these nurses to manage their critical conditions and practice holistic nursing, which may inspire hope among nurses in similar contexts.

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