scholarly journals Impact of preconception health education on health locus of control and self-efficacy in women

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 396-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Bastani ◽  
S. Hashemi ◽  
N. Bastani ◽  
H. Haghani
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Preconception Health

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Nursing Intervention on Health Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy in Women with Gestational Diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Sabah R. H. Ahmed ◽  
Safaa G. Salem ◽  
Nahed M. Saber ◽  
Reda T. A. Abou Elazab ◽  
Merfat M. Atia
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

the offspring in prenatal and postnatal periods and later life.  Lack of self-care is the most important reason for mortality in diabetic patients. Self-efficacy has a significant role in enhancing successful adherence to healthy behaviors, lifestyle modifications, and diabetes control among gestational diabetes pregnant women. Aim:  The current study aimed to evaluate the nursing intervention (NI) effectiveness on health locus of control (HELOC) and self-efficacy in women with gestational diabetes (GD). Methods: A quasi-experimental design (study and control group) was used. The researchers conducted this study at the Antenatal Outpatient Clinics of Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. A purposive sample of 120 women with GD was carefully chosen from the nominated setting and dispersed accidentally into two identical groups (study and control group). Three tools were used for collecting the study data: A structured self-administered questionnaire, the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale-C Form, and the General Self-efficacy Scale. Results: There is a statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups in their internal health locus of control (HELOC) scores after the intervention, with a mean difference of 4.70 at CI 95% for the intervention group p<0.001. A non-statistically significant difference was found between the intervention group and the control group in the external health locus of control (HELOC) mean scores before and after the intervention, although there was a significant difference between the change in both groups p=0.032. Also, there is a highly statistically significant difference between the intervention group and the control group in the self-efficacy scores after the intervention in the intervention group, where p<0.001 compared to a non-significant difference between them before the intervention group intervention (p=0.555). Conclusion: The study concluded that the women with GD who attended NI sessions obtained higher HELOC scores (internal and external) and higher self-efficacy scores than those who do not. Educational nursing intervention should become a fundamental part of the total management of gestational diabetes in antenatal outpatient clinics.

Personal Determinants of Leisure-Time Exercise Activities

1992 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 779-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley Rabinowitz ◽  
Samuel Melamed ◽  
Esther Weisberg ◽  
Daniel Tal ◽  
Joseph Ribak
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Dispositional Optimism ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Positive Belief ◽  
Efficacy Expectations ◽  
Highly Correlated

This study investigated the importance of personal determinants such as self-efficacy, beliefs about the contribution of exercise, health locus of control, and dispositional optimism for leisure-time exercise in a working population. The main predictors of such exercise were beliefs and self-efficacy with the generalization of the latter to eat correctly. Beliefs and efficacy expectations were highly correlated. Neither health locus of control nor dispositional optimism was related to leisure-time exercise; however, optimism was related to the positive belief that exercise contributes to health. Ramifications of the findings were carefully described.

Self-efficacy, health locus of control, and smoking cessation

1994 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Stuart ◽  
Ron Borland ◽  
Nancy McMurray
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Locus Of Control

Health Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy Beliefs in a Healthy Elderly Sample

1992 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathy V. Waller ◽  
R. Carson Bates
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Control Belief ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Healthy Elderly

Background. The elderly are the fastest growing segment of the population, and this will place additional burdens on the healthcare system. It is therefore valuable to study the elderly who have reached their later years relatively free of disease and in good health. Methods. Health locus of control, self-efficacy beliefs, and lifestyle behaviors were studied in a sample of 57 healthy elderly subjects. Subjects completed the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, Self-Efficacy Scale, and Healthstyle Self- Test for Seniors. Results. Most of the subjects were characterized by an internal health locus of control belief (91.2%), high generalized self-efficacy (57.9%), and good health behaviors. As hypothesized, positive relationships were found among these variables. Discussion. Individuals with an internal health locus of control and high generalized self-efficacy are more likely to benefit from a health education program than those with an external locus of control and low self-efficacy. Health educators can better serve their clients by evaluating these parameters when developing programs.

scholarly journals Involvement in Health Behavior After Heart Transplantation: The Role of Personal Resources and Health Status. Single-Center Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Mierzyńska ◽  
Andrzej Kokoszka ◽  
Grażyna Jerzak-Wodzyńska ◽  
Małgorzata Sobieszczańska-Małek ◽  
Tomasz Zieliński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Heart Transplantation ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Heart Transplant ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Transplant Patients ◽  
High Level

Introduction: Heart transplantation affects all spheres of the patients’ functioning - their physical well-being and coping with everyday situations, as well as their identity and social functioning. Its long-term effects depend on the effective cooperation with the transplant team. Post-transplant patients are expected to be committed to adherence to recommendations. Patients’ subjective characteristics could increase the risk of difficulties during treatment or might have a protective effect. The major aim of the study was to evaluate the level of engagement in health behavior in heart transplant recipients in relation to their personal resources, such as personality traits, and their health status.Material and Method: The observational ex post facto model was proposed. Participants completed a set of psychological questionnaires. In the study, there were used questionnaires regarding health behavior (HBI), personality traits (NEO-FFI), health locus of control (MHLC), self-efficacy (GSES) and health status (GHQ-28). The group included in the analyses consisted of 107 heart transplant patients. They ranged in age from 19 to 75 years; 10.3% of them were women.Results: According to norms, 71% patients reported high level of engagement in health behavior. There were significant differences in the level of dietary habits and other types of health behaviors. The best predictors of overall health behavior were conscientiousness (β = 0.20, p &lt; 0.05) and health locus of control (Powerful Others) (β = 0.25, p &lt; 0.05). The prophylaxis behavior was related significantly to the level of conscientiousness (p &lt; 0.05) and health locus of control (Internal and Powerful Others) (p &lt; 0.05; p &lt; 0.01). The level of positive mental attitude was related significantly to agreeableness (p &lt; 0.05), health locus of control (Powerful Others) (p &lt; 0.01), and self-efficacy (p &lt; 0.01). Everyday healthy practices were related significantly to openness to experience (p &lt; 0.01) and health locus of control (all categories: Internal, Powerful Others and Chance) (p &lt; 0.05; p &lt; 0.01; p &lt; 0.05, respectively).Conclusion: Majority of heart transplant patients is engaged in high level of health behavior. Among the various forms of health-relevant habits, heart transplant patients adhere significantly less frequently to a healthy diet. Among examined resources, the best predictors of caring about health are generalized self-efficacy and age at the time of HTx.

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