Health Belief Model, Self-Control, and Smoking Frequencies among Students as an Active Smokers

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-30
Author(s):  
Wefi Chusnul Khotimah ◽  
Witrin Gamayanti ◽  
N Kardinah
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Primary Object ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

This study aims to measure the effect of health belief model and self-control on the smoking frequencies in active smokers. We applied the quantitative method with multiple linear regression analysis on this research. We tested the main variable using several instruments, each of which had been adapted and modified. The instruments of the health belief model scale, the self-control scale, and the smoking frequencies scale has good reliability. 141 students who were included in active smokers are is the primary object of this study. The results showed that, simultaneously, there was an influence upon health belief model and self-control on the smoking frequencies. Partially, through the results of the t-test, there is a significant effect between the health belief model on the smoking frequencies, as well as between the self-control variables on the smoking frequencies. However, the influence between health belief model and self-control has a very weak influence based on the results of the coefficient of determination.

scholarly journals Health Behaviors of Livestock Industry Workers Regarding Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Northwest of Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malek Abazari ◽  
Davoud Adham ◽  
Abedin Saghafipour ◽  
Zahra Taheri-Kharameh ◽  
Amin Babaei Pouya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Background: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is an acute, feverous disease that is either caused by tick bites or the direct contact of humans with the blood and tissues of infected livestock. The majority of patients suffering from this disease are slaughterhouse workers (including butchers), farmers, veterinarians and hospital staff. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the health behaviors of butchers regarding CCHF and study factors affecting such behaviors based on the health belief model.Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 500 butchers in Ardabil Province in 2020 by a multistage sampling method. The participants of the study completed the researcher-made questionnaire of health belief model and health behaviors model relevant to CCHF.The collected data were then analyzed by descriptive statistical tests and linear regression analysis. Results: The mean (SD) age of the participants was 44.4 (10.5), and 96% were males. Only xxx% of the participants displayed acceptable disease-preventive behaviors. The validity and reliability of the developed questionnaire were confirmed by the Cronbach-alpha index. The results of the exploratory factor analysis showed that the constructs of the model explained 84% of the total variance. The results of the study revealed that among the variables of the health belief model, perceived susceptibility (p-value = 0.006, β = 0.152) and perceived barriers (p-value = 0.05, β = 0.14) were the strongest factors predicting disease-preventive behaviors regarding CCHF.Conclusion: The results of the study showed that the health belief model can predict preventive behaviors for CCHF.Therefore, designing and executing interventions based on the results of this study may encourage such preventive behaviors in butchers.

scholarly journals Using the Health Belief Model to Analyse Murses’ Perception Towards their Behaviours for Keeping Surgical Instruments Moist

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhua Chen ◽  
Juan Hu ◽  
Yan Huang ◽  
Liangying Yi ◽  
Ruixue Hu
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Surgical Instruments ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Background: Because of conflicts with work schedule of central sterile supply department (CSSD), surgical instruments might not be immediately cleaned or sterilized by CSSD staff members after use. If surgical instruments are not kept appropriately moist, tarnish or rusting may occur on the instruments, which will not only affect cleaning quality, but also shorten the normal service life of the instruments. Nurses’ perception towards their behaviours for keeping surgical instruments moist has been rarely studied. We aimed to use the health belief model to analyse nurses’ perception towards their behaviours for keeping surgical instruments moist. Methods: The survey utilising a general information questionnaire, and a self-designed nurses’ perception-behaviour scale for keeping surgical instruments moist was conducted with 360 nurses from the West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University. Data was gathered with cluster sampling, and analysed in SPSS20.0. Results: Total score of nurses’ perception-behaviour scale for keeping surgical instruments moist was 139.93±15.145, among which mean score for perceived severity, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy was 4.49±0.57, 4.62±0.48, 4.57±0.52, 3.47±0.94 and 4.16±0.66, respectively. Single factor analysis showed that score of nurses’ perception-behaviour scale for keeping surgical instruments moist varied with age, length of service and job title, with a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). Multivariable linear regression analysis showed that length of service was the main factor affecting nurses’ perception towards their behaviours for keeping surgical instruments moist. Conclusion: Nurses should be offered intensive training on keeping surgical instruments moist due to their inadequate perception on it. However, an increase in knowledge does not necessarily bring behavior change. The nurses’ change in health beliefs and behaviours must be based upon developing the right attitude. As a result, they could realize the benefits of keeping surgical instruments moist, identify the barriers, and finally obtain the solutions.

Using the health belief model to analyse nurses’ perception towards their behaviours for keeping surgical instruments moist

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhua Chen ◽  
Juan Hu ◽  
Yan Huang ◽  
Liangying Yi ◽  
Ruixue Hu
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Surgical Instruments ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Multivariable Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Background Because of conflicts with work schedule of central sterile supply department (CSSD), surgical instruments might not be immediately cleaned or sterilized by CSSD staff members after use. If surgical instruments are not kept appropriately moist, tarnish or rusting may occur on the instruments, which will not only affect cleaning quality, but also shorten the normal service life of the instruments. Nurses’ perception towards their behaviours for keeping surgical instruments moist has been rarely studied. We aimed to use the health belief model to analyse nurses’ perception towards their behaviours for keeping surgical instruments moist. Methods The survey which utilised a questionnaire regarding respondent’s general information and a self-designed nurses’ perception-behaviour scale for keeping surgical instruments moist was conducted with 360 nurses from the West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University. Data was gathered with cluster sampling, and analysed in SPSS20.0. T-test, variance analysis and multivariable linear regression analysis were performed. Results Total score of nurses’ perception-behaviour scale for keeping surgical instruments moist was 139.93 ± 15.145, among which mean score for perceived severity, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy was 4.49 ± 0.57, 4.62 ± 0.48, 4.57 ± 0.52, 3.47 ± 0.94 and 4.16 ± 0.66, respectively. Single factor analysis showed that score of nurses’ perception-behaviour scale for keeping surgical instruments moist varied with age, length of service, and job title, with a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). Multivariable linear regression analysis showed that length of service was the main factor affecting nurses’ perception towards their behaviours for keeping surgical instruments moist. Conclusion Nurses should be offered intensive training on keeping surgical instruments moist due to their inadequate perception on it. However, an increase in knowledge does not necessarily bring behavior change. The nurses’ change in health beliefs and behaviours must be based upon developing the right attitude. As a result, they could realise the benefits of keeping surgical instruments moist, identify the barriers, and finally obtain the solutions.

scholarly journals Health Beliefs and Behaviors of Livestock Industry Workers Regarding Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Northwest of Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malek Abazari ◽  
Davoud Adham ◽  
Abedin Saghafipour ◽  
Zahra Taheri-Kharameh ◽  
Abbas Abbasi-Ghahramanloo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Background: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is an acute, feverous disease that is caused by tick bites or humans’ direct contact with the blood and tissues of infected livestock and humans. The transmission of the disease is also possible via human-to-human contacts and nosocomial transmission is well described. The majority of patients suffering from this disease are slaughterhouse workers (including butchers), farmers, veterinarians and hospital staff. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the health behaviors of butchers regarding CCHF and study factors affecting such behaviors based on the health belief model.Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 500 butchers in Ardabil Province in 2020 by a multistage sampling method. The participants of the study completed the researcher-made questionnaire of health belief model and health behaviors model relevant to CCHF. The collected data were then analyzed by descriptive statistical tests and linear regression analysis. Results: The mean (SD) age of the participants was 44.4 (10.5) years, and 96% were males. Only 11.1% of the participants displayed acceptable disease-preventive behaviors. The validity and reliability of the developed questionnaire were confirmed. The results of the exploratory factor analysis showed that the constructs of the model explained 84% of the total variance. The results of the study revealed that among the variables of the health belief model, perceived susceptibility (p-value = 0.006, β = 0.152) and perceived barriers (p-value = 0.023, β = 0.14) were the strongest factors predicting disease-preventive behaviors regarding CCHF.Conclusion: The results of the study showed that the health belief model can predict preventive behaviors for CCHF. Therefore, designing and executing interventions based on the results of this study may encourage such preventive behaviors in butchers.

Is the Health Belief Model as an Appropriate Predictor of the Self-Care Behaviors in Type II Diabetic Patients?

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Etesamifard ◽  
T. Ahmadi Jouybari ◽  
F. Etesamifard ◽  
M. Mahboubi ◽  
A. Aghaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
The Self ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

scholarly journals Credibility of self-reported health parameters in elderly population

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roi Amster ◽  
Iris Reychav ◽  
Roger McHaney ◽  
Lin Zhu ◽  
Joseph Azuri
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Aim: Examining the credibility of self-reported height, weight, and blood pressure by the elderly population using a tablet in a retirement residence, and examining the influence of health beliefs on the self-reporting credibility. Background: Obesity is a major problem with rising prevalence in the western world. Hypertension is also a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Self-report, remotely from the clinic, becomes even more essential when patients are encouraged to avoid visiting the clinic as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Self-reporting of height and weight is suspected of leading to underestimation of obesity prevalence in the population; however, it has not been well studied in the elderly population. The Health Belief Model tries to predict and explain decision making of patients based on the patient’s health beliefs. Methods: Residents of a retirement home network filled a questionnaire about their health beliefs regarding hypertension and obesity and self-reported their height, weight, and blood pressure. Blood pressure, height, and weight were then measured and compared to the patients’ self-reporting. Findings: Ninety residents, aged 84.90 ± 5.88, filled the questionnaire. From a clinical perspective, the overall gap between the measured and the self-reported BMI (M = 1.43, SD = 2.72), which represents an absolute gap of 0.74 kilograms and 2.95 centimeters, is expected to have only a mild influence on the physician’s clinical evaluation of the patient’s medical condition. This can allow the physician to estimate their patient’s BMI status before the medical consultation and physical examination upon the patient’s self-reporting. Patients’ dichotomous (normal/abnormal) self-report of their blood pressure condition was relatively credible: positive predictive value (PPV) of 77.78% for normal blood pressure (BP) and 78.57% for abnormal BP. The relatively high PPV of BP self-reporting demonstrates an option for the physician to recognize patients at risk. Regression analysis found no correlation between the anthropometric parameters and the Health Belief Model.

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