Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine health-promoting behaviours of university nursing students in Jordan. This descriptive cross-sectional study used convenient sampling technique to recruit 167 undergraduate nursing students in Jordan. Data were collected by using an Arabic version of Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. The study results revealed that the mean item score for total Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II was (127.24 ± 21.03). The students obtained highest scores in spiritual growth (25.04 ± 4.70) and lowest in physical activity subscales (16.27 ± 5.21). Significant difference was found between Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II subscales (stress management, health responsibility, and interpersonal relations) and students’ age and gender.
Highlights
It is reported that morbidity and mortality attributed to non-communicable diseases account for nearly half of the global burden of disease and about 60% of global deaths [1]
This study revealed that the mean score of monthly family’s income was 662.90 ± 647.129 (100 - 5000) Jordan Dinar (JD)
The study aimed to identify the students’ health-promoting behaviours, results showed the mean of total Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II) was 127.24 ± 21.03
Summary
It is reported that morbidity and mortality attributed to non-communicable diseases account for nearly half of the global burden of disease and about 60% of global deaths [1]. Approximately 80% of deaths attributed to non-communicable diseases occur in developing countries [2]. Jordan is one of the developing countries, with a current population of 6,581,368 [3]. Young people (18 - 34 years old) account for 36% of the Kingdom’s population. There is a tremendous increase in the prevalence of lifestyles related illness such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases among youth population. Risk factors associated with these diseases, for example, obesity, smoking, and sedentary lifestyle are becoming common in Jordan and might witness a frightening increase by the year 2050 [4].
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