Abstract
Background: lifestyle modification is known as the cornerstone for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. To promote individual’s lifestyle, the first step is to measure their lifestyle by a valid and reliable tool. The aim of present study was to evaluate psychometric properties of the Persian version of Healthy Lifestyle and Personal Control Questionnaire (HLPCQ). Method: A crosssectional study carried out on 300 medical students in Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Data collected using a questionnaire contained demographic data and Persian version of HLPCQ. The reliability of the questionnaire determined using Cronbach’s alpha and intra class correlation coefficient (ICC). The construct validity of the questionnaire evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 19 and Lisrel 8.8. Results: Internal consistency of HLPCQ was 0.78 using Cronbach’s alpha and 0.80 by ICC. In confirmatory factor analysis, the scale had acceptable goodness of fit indices. Conclusions: The Persian version of HLPCQ had excellent psychometric properties and can be used in in primary health care settings.
Highlights
According to world health Organization, “ non communicable diseases 1 are one of the public health challenges of the 21st century, especially in low- and middle-income countries”. 2Four modifiable behavioral risk factors, such as unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use and the harmful use of alcohol, increase the risk of NCD
It has been found that these unhealthy behaviors are common and worrying among university students. 5-7 This age period is very critical due to development of life style habits which may affect the progression of common NCDs. 8-10 At this period, the likelihood of fast food consumption is higher than healthy foods and on the other hand, due to time constraints, physical activity reduced.[7]
All medical students who were studying in Kerman University of Medical Sciences (KUMS) between April and September 2017 were selected through the census method
Summary
According to world health Organization , “ non communicable diseases 1 are one of the public health challenges of the 21st century, especially in low- and middle-income countries”. 2Four modifiable behavioral risk factors, such as unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use and the harmful use of alcohol, increase the risk of NCD. 5-7 This age period is very critical due to development of life style habits which may affect the progression of common NCDs. 8-10 At this period, the likelihood of fast food consumption is higher than healthy foods and on the other hand, due to time constraints, physical activity reduced.[7] the universities have great opportunity to establish healthy behavioral choices among their students through effective health promoting interventions. Healthy Lifestyle and Personal Control Questionnaire (HLPCQ) introduced by Darviri et al in 2014 as a valid and reliable scale for assessing individual’s control over his/her daily activities including: dietary healthy choices, dietary harm avoidance, daily routine, organized physical activities and social and mental balance. Different lifestyle scales have been designed in various settings to assess individuals’ healthy behaviors such as Fantastic Lifestyle Questionnaire developed in 1984, by Wilson and Ciliska and Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile designed by Walker et al The latter’s psychometric properties has been evaluated in Iran and used widely in different settings. 13-18
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