Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale Research Articles

DIET AND EXERCISE HABITS OF NURSING ACADEMICS DURING THE PANDEMIC

This study aimed to examine the effects of social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic on dietary and exercise habits of nursing academics. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 393 nurse academics working in Turkey who agreed to participate in the study. During lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 10% of the participants received professional support for diet and exercise. The habits such as consumption of foods that strengthen the immune system and the time spent passively increased, whereas the habit of fast food consumption decreased. The nursing academics in this study showed a positive attitude toward diet and exercise because of their increasing age and the presence of chronic diseases; thus, high scores were observed on the diet and physical activity subscales of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale (HLBS II) used in this study (p ˂ 0.05). Thus, it is very important for nurse academics to display healthy lifestyle behaviors during the course of the pandemic to be role models for increasing the awareness of the public about the appropriate diet and exercise

Development, validity and reliability of the healthy lifestyle behavior scale

BackgroundHealthy lifestyle behaviors encompass activities aimed at promoting, maintaining, or reclaiming health. Evaluating these behaviors accurately requires comprehensive, valid, and reliable tools.AimsThis study aimed to develop the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale and evaluate its psychometric properties in the Turkish population.MethodsFor this methodological research, a cross-sectional online-based survey was conducted between 21 March 2023 and 31 March 2023 among 330 participants who were recruited via convenience sampling. The initial item pool included 90 items across seven domains (exercise, health responsibility, preventive health actions, sleep, stress and social support, nutrition, smoking, and alcohol). The content validity of the scale was verified by taking expert opinions. Construct validity and reliability were assessed using principal component analysis (PCA) and Cronbach's alpha.ResultsA total of 330 people were recruited for the study (65.2% female, mean age 34.2 ± 9.4 years). The final scale comprised 34 items: 5 on exercise, 4 on health responsibility, 4 on preventive health actions, 2 on sleep, 5 on social support, 3 on stress management, 5 on nutrition, 4 on smoking and 2 on alcohol. The construct validity analysis revealed a 9-factor structure explaining 62.35% of the variance (Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin value = 0.807). Internal consistency was confirmed with Cronbach's alpha (α = 0.863 for the scale, > 0.7 for subscales) and high item-total correlation.ConclusionsOur newly developed Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale demonstrated good validity and reliability. It outperformed existing scales, boasting higher alpha values for subfactors and explained variance. This scale is a robust tool for assessing healthy lifestyle behaviors in adults.

THE EFFECT OF HEALTHY LIFE STYLE BEHAVIOR ON PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE OF ASSOCIATE DEGREE STUDENTS RECEIVING HEALTH EDUCATION AFTER EARTHQUAKE

It was aimed to examine the effect of healthy lifestyle behavior on psychological resilience of associate degree students receiving health education after the earthquake. In line with the aim of the study, 428 people, who were determined by convenience sampling method among the students continuing their education and training at the university, constitute the sample of the study and the data were collected by applying an online questionnaire. In the study, "Personal Information Form", "Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II" and "Brief Psychological Resilience Scale" were used. The data were analyzed with SPSS program. In addition, Pearson correlation and regression analyses were applied upon the determination that the data were normally distributed as an analysis method. As a result of the study, it was determined that there was a positive and significant relationship between healthy lifestyle behavior and its sub-dimensions and psychological resilience. In addition, it was determined that healthy lifestyle behavior has a positive and significant effect on psychological resilience. It is predicted that increasing the healthy lifestyle behavior of students after the earthquake will increase their psychological resilience against the disaster in a positive way.

COVID-19 Fear Levels and Health Behaviors of Nursing Students During the Pandemic Process: A Comparative Study Conducted in Turkey

The purpose of the present study was to determine the COVID-19 fear levels and health behaviors of nursing students studying in two regions of Turkey during the pandemic process and to develop solutions in this regard. The population of this cross-sectional and descriptive study consisted of nursing students studying at state universities in Diyarbakır, Mardin, Trabzon, and Gümüşhane between January 2021 and May 2021. The minimum number of students from each class was 75 students, and all of the 1200 students who agreed to participate in the study from the universities in these 4 cities based on Mardin were included in the study. The questions on the data of the study and the “Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fear Scale” and the “Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II” were administered under direct supervision for approximately 20 minutes. Frequencies, mean values, standard deviations, t-test, Mann Whitney U-test, ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis, and correlation tests were used in the analysis of the study data. The mean score on the Fear of Coronavirus Scale of nursing students who did not apply to any health institution in the last 1-2 months, who had any psychological disease, and who thought that they did not do regular diet and regular exercise was found to be high. The mean Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II scores of nursing students who did not have any psychological diseases, who thought that they had a regular diet and regular exercise, and who did not have sleep problems were found to be high. In the study, COVID-19 fears and healthy lifestyle behaviors of nursing students during the pandemic process were determined at high levels. The nursing students with the greatest fear of COVID-19 were in Diyarbakır, and the nursing students with the highest healthy lifestyle behaviors were in Trabzon.

Investigation of Healthy Lifestyle Habits of High School Students

The purpose of this research; To determine the healthy lifestyle behaviors of high school students. The research group consisted of 519 (266 Male, 253 Female) volunteer students studying at high school level. “Personal Information Form” and “Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II (SYBDÖ-II)” were used as data collection tools in the research.. Analysis of the data was analyzed using SPSS statistical package program. The significance level was accepted as p

Determination of the relationship between healthy lifestyle behaviors and health locus of control in nursing students

Aims: The first steps in developing healthy lifestyle behaviors are taken in the community and family, and then they develop and change with education. The attribution of the health-related situations experienced by individuals is related to the health locus of control. Health professionals have important roles and responsibilities in the development and maintenance of these behaviors. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between healthy lifestyle behaviors and health locus of control in nursing students. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 450 students at XX Faculty between 01.03.2023 and 01.06.2023. Information about the participants was collected using the Sociodemographic Data Form, Multidimensional Health Control Scale Form A (MHLC) and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale (HLBS). Results: According to the results of the study, the mean age of the students was 21.51±1.47 years. 88.2% of the students were female and 36.7% were 2nd graders. Regression analysis to determine the cause and effect relationship between healthy lifestyle behaviors and multidimensional health locus of control was found significant (F=30.985; p=0.00<0.05). Healthy lifestyle behaviors are explained by internal control, external control and chance control (R2=0.172). Internal control and external control increase healthy lifestyle behaviors (ß=0.959, ß=1.144). Change control had no effect on healthy lifestyle behaviors. Conclusion: In this study, it was observed that the level of multidimensional health locus of control increased as the steps towards the development of healthy lifestyle behaviors increased. Nursing students' acquisition of healthy lifestyle behaviors and increase in health locus of control levels will enable them to provide these behaviors to the individuals they care for in their professional lives.

Impact of Caring for A Child With Cancer: Predicting Factors Affecting The Physical Health And Healthy Life Behaviors of The Mother

Purpose: To prevent mothers of children with cancer from developing health problems and suggest effective ways to maintain their health, it is important to accurately determine the problems they face. The aim of this study was to examine the physical health problems and healthy lifestyle behaviors of mothers whose children have cancer. Material and Methods: This methodological, descriptive, and correlational study. The study interviewed 150 mothers whose children were receiving treatment for cancer using three forms: Sociodemographic Information Form, Mothers' Physical Health Form, and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II. Independent samples t-test and single way variance analysis (ANOVA) tests were conducted to measure the relations between the variables. Results: Mothers’ age, number of children with cancer, age of child, educational status, income level and marital status were significantly correlated with the survey variables. A model created based on the regression analysis of the relationship among the variables showed that sociodemographic characteristics affected 24.2% of the healthy lifestyle behavior of mothers of children with cancer. Conclusion: Our results showed that physical activity and stress management received the lowest health lifestyle behavior scores. The current findings emphasize the importance of informing mothers about stress management and physical activities during the care of their children with cancer.

Gastrointestinal System Symptoms, Psychological Resilience, Emotional Self-Efficacy, and Healthy Living Behaviors in Patients Scheduled for Endoscopy/Colonoscopy

Gastrointestinal symptoms are very common worldwide. This study aimed to examine the relationship between gastrointestinal system symptoms, psychological resilience, emotional self-efficacy, and healthy living behaviors in patients. The study was conducted in a training and research hospital in Türkiye with 258 patients who had experienced gastrointestinal symptoms and were scheduled for upper endoscopy and/or colonoscopy. The data were obtained by using an information form, the Brief Resilience Scale, the Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale, the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale, and the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale. A statistically positive and significant relationship was found between the Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale (r = 0.376; p < .05). It was determined that there was a statistically significant negative relationship between the mean Brief Resilience Scale and the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale scores (r = −0.150; p < .05). In addition, a positive and significant relationship was found between the mean Brief Resilience Scale and the Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale scores (r = 0.374; p < .05). Psychological factors and healthy living behaviors thus clearly affect gastrointestinal system symptoms. For this reason, it is thought that planning interventions to teach self-management through healthy living behaviors and promoting psychological resilience may reduce gastrointestinal system symptoms.

Nonpharmacologic Methods Used in the Management of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Postgraduate Theses

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the randomized controlled postgraduate nursing theses on nonpharmacological applications used in the management of premenstrual symptoms. Method: In this systematic review, theses registered to the National Thesis Center were searched between October 2022 and November 2022 using the keywords “PMS”, “premenstrual syndrome” and/or “premenstrual syndrome”. As a result of the search, 130 studies were found and 4 randomized controlled dissertations meeting the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Results: The included studies were sorted and analyzed according to years, and numerical analyzes were carried out in computer environment. Results of the interventions used in the study, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), Visual Pain Scale (VAS), Menstrual Distress Complaint List, Perceived Stress Scale, World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Scale Short Form, Menstrual Distress Complaint List was evaluated using the WHO Short Form of the Quality of Life Scale (WHO-SF) and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale (SYBDS II). Conclusion: The theses in the study showed that aromatherapy, health-related education models, the use of health belief models and acupressure were effective in alleviating PMS symptoms.

Psychometric Properties of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale in Portuguese Pregnant Women.

Pregnancy provides a privileged and opportune moment to implement interventions promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors and significantly improving perinatal outcomes. The Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale (HLBES) can be used to assess health promoting behaviors, such as diet, physical activity, and mental health. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the HLBES in Portuguese pregnant women. A methodological study was conducted on a convenience sample of 192 pregnant women receiving prenatal care. After cross-cultural adaptation, an exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency assessment were carried out to evaluate the psychometric properties of the scale. Data collected included the Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scale to assess the HLBES' criterion validity. Exploratory factor analysis with Varimax rotation yielded 2 subscales that explained 45.23% of the total variance. The scale revealed an overall internal consistency of 0.78 and a good criterion validity with the Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scale (r = 0.65, P < .01). Our results suggest that the HLBES is an instrument for reporting healthy lifestyle behaviors in Portuguese pregnant women; however, further studies are recommended. This scale can be used to not only describe healthy lifestyle behaviors in pregnant women but also to determine the effects of health promoting interventions.

Assessment of Adult Individuals' Fear of COVID-19, Healthy Living Behaviors, and Nutrition Knowledge Levels during the COVID-19 Pandemic Period

This study determines the fear of COVID-19, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and nutrition knowledge levels of individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted involving 509 people between the ages of 18 and 64 from December 2020 to April 2021. Data were collected online using a descriptive characteristics form, the COVID-19 Fear Scale, the Adult Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale, and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II. It was found from the study that women feared COVID-19 more than men (p&lt;0.05). Individuals aged 35–44 scored higher in basic nutrition knowledge, while those aged 18‒24 scored lower in food preference knowledge (p&lt;0.05). It was also found that individuals who were between 55 and 64 years of age, married, highly educated, employed in the public sector, of good economic status, and ill scored higher on the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II (p&lt;0.05). A weak positive correlation was found between the score of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale and scores of both food preference knowledge and health responsibility sub-dimensions (r=0.088, r=0.181; p&lt;0.05). A weak positive correlation was also found between the nutrition knowledge score as well as the different sub-dimensions and the total score of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II (r=0.164, r=0.196; p&lt;0.05). It was observed that fear of COVID-19, nutrition knowledge level, and healthy lifestyle behaviors were influenced by various socio-demographic characteristics, and that there was a relationship between these three elements.

The Relationship Between Fear of Death and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Individuals Having Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Objective: The study aims to investigate the relationship between fear of death and healthy lifestyle behaviors in individuals undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: The sample number was determined to be 109. The study was carried out in the angiography unit and cardiology clinics of a hospital. Data were collected using the Thorson-Powell Death Anxiety and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors II Scales.&#x0D; Results: The patients' death anxiety scale score was 55.17±11.52 and their healthy lifestyle behavior scale score was 123.51±14.56. A negative relationship (r = -0.683, p = 0.003) was found between death anxiety and healthy lifestyle behavior scales. As death anxiety increased, healthy lifestyle behaviors decreased. A negative correlation was found between death anxiety level and physical activity (r = -0.720, p=0.002). As physical activity decreased, death anxiety level increased.&#x0D; Conclusions: In order for patients to experience less death anxiety, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, such as diet, exercise, spiritual development, stress management, and a healthy social life, should be known. Healthy lifestyle education programs should be applied to patients. To ensure permanence, patients should be supported with visuals and brochures, and training should be repeated.

Theory-based obesity intervention program for women: A randomized controlled study.

To determine the effect of the education and counseling intervention given to overweight and obese women according to the theory of planned behavior on their health behaviors. The study consisted of 78 overweight and obese women in total, between the ages of 18-49. While the women in the intervention group were given a 6-month training program and 6-month counseling service structured according to the theory of planned behavior, the women in the control group were given standard obesity training and were put on hold for 6 months. There was a decrease in the post-test anthropometric measurement values of the intervention group compared to the pretest. While there was no statistically significant change in the activity status of the control group over time, the inactivity rate of the intervention group decreased; however, the minimal activity rate increased over time. The post-test healthy life style behaviors scale II health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, stress management and total scores of the intervention group were higher than those of the control group, and the differences were significant. It has been determined that the education and counseling services applied to overweight and obese women based on the theory of planned behavior are effective in gaining positive health behaviors.

Promoting a healthy lifestyle: exploring the role of social media and fitness applications in the context of social media addiction risk.

The popularity of social networks turns them into a legal method for promoting a healthy lifestyle, which benefits not only people but also different countries' governments. This research paper aimed to examine the Keep fitness app integrated into WeChat, Weibo and QQ as regards long-term improvements in health-related behaviors (physical activity, nutrition, health responsibility, spiritual growth, interpersonal relationships and stress management) and assess the associated risk of increased social media addiction. Students from Lishui University in China (N = 300) participated in this study, and they were formed into control and experimental groups. The Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale and Social Media Disorder Scale were used as psychometric instruments. The Keep app was found to improve respondents' scores on the parameters of physical activity, nutrition and health responsibility (P = 0.00). However, the level of dependence on social media did not change in either the control or the experimental group during the year of research (P ≥ 0.05). It is concluded that fitness apps can be an effective tool to promote healthy lifestyles among young people in China and other countries. The feasibility of government investment in fitness apps to promote healthy lifestyles is substantiated.

The evaluation of the effectiveness of a health promotion training on breast cancer survivors.

Increased early diagnosis and improved treatment options have decreased the mortality rate of breast cancer and increased the survival rate. Healthy lifestyle behaviors are very important in breast cancer survivors as they reduce mortality and morbidity rates, cancer recurrence frequency, and side effects of treatment and improve health. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a health promotion training intervention in breast cancer survival. The study is a quasi-experimental, pre-test-post-test and single-group study. It was conducted with 43 women breast cancer survivors. The "Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II" was used to collect the data. Four sessions of training were given to the women once a week, and a 3-month post-training follow-up was performed. The t-test, Wilcoxon analysis, and Spearmen correlation analysis were used to evaluate the data. Pre-training and post-training scores in the sub-dimensions and total scores of the healthy lifestyle behavior scale showed that the training was highly effective. There was a significant increase in all sub-dimensions and total scale post-training scores (P < 0.05). In the correlation analysis, a negative correlation was found between age and physical activity, between elapsed time after diagnosis and nutrition, and between elapsed time after diagnosis and spiritual development (P < 0,05). However, there was a positive correlation between educational status and nutrition (P < 0.05). The results show that a health promotion training program covering physical activity/exercise, healthy nutrition, effective communication, coping with stress, and increasing health responsibility had positive effects on healthy lifestyle behaviors in this population, and age, educational status, and elapsed time after diagnosis influence healthy lifestyle behaviors in survival.

Investigation of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors on Bladder Cancer in Turkey.

The prevalence of bladder cancer increases rapidly among individuals. The knowledge, attitude, and healthy lifestyle behaviors of individuals in Turkey regarding bladder cancer are unknown. The present study aim was to examine the knowledge and attitudes of the participants about bladder cancer and healthy lifestyle behaviors. Methods?:?This cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 participants from outpatient clinic at Erciyes University. Data were collected by using a socio-demographic form and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale. Results?:?Findings revealed that 55% of the participants were aware of bladder cancer risks?;?smoking 55.5%, older ages 67%, synthetic dyes and some chemicals 43.7%, and overweight 34.5% increases the risk of bladder cancer. The findings showed that economic status and education effect on the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale scores. The positive relationship was found between self-realization, exercise, and interpersonal subscale in those with high-income participants. It is found that exercise, nutrition, and stress management that have a positive attitude among non-smokers toward the risk factors of bladder cancer. Conclusion?:?The information obtained from the study can be used to inform patients about bladder cancer, risk factors, and cancer prevention. In this regard, healthcare professionals can increase patients f knowledge and create awareness by preparing informative brochures, giving information during the examination, or making presentations. J. Med. Invest. 71 : 40-46, February, 2024.

Comparison of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Resident Russian Women and Their Children in Antalya with Their Turkish Peers: A Descriptive Study

Objective: The migration movement from Russia to Antalya is predominantly women and children. The aim of this research was to compare the healthy lifestyle behaviors of Russian women residing in Antalya and their primary school children with their Turkish peers.&#x0D; Methods: This is descriptive comparative research. The study with a purposive sample method included students in grades 1-8 of one private Russian primary school and their mothers, as well as students from three private Turkish schools in the same region and their mothers to ensure similarity. 122 Turkish and 76 Russian mothers and child couples participated in the study. Russian women and Turkish peers completed Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The Nutritional Behavior Scale and the Child Physical Activity Questionnaire (CPAQ) were fulfilled by children.&#x0D; Results: Russian women were better healthy lifestyle behaviors than Turkish peers in health responsibility (z=-3,91; p

The effect of web-based education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation on healthy lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease in Turkey: A randomised controlled trial

ObjectiveThis study was conducted to evaluate the effect of web-based education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on healthy lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in Turkey. MethodThis study is a randomized controlled trial. The experimental group (n = 35) received web-based education and telephone counseling for 12 weeks after discharge, while the control group (n = 35) received standard care. ResultsPost-test healthy lifestyle behaviors scale total score and total scores of all sub-dimensions except nutrition were higher in the experimental group (p < 0.05). The post-test international physical activity total score, and VAS scale scores of the experimental group and were significantly higher (p < 0.05). The number of non-smoking patients in the post-test was statistically significantly higher in the experimental group (p < 0.05). ConclusionThe results showed that web-based education delivered as part of CR in a Turkish hospital improved healthy lifestyle behaviors, physical activity level, and quality of life in CAD. Practice ImplicationsOur study proved that web-based education delivered as part of CR, nurse follow-up, and telephone counseling services may be effective tools for CAD patients to adhere to healthy lifestyle behaviors, and to promote quality of life and smoking cessation.

KISA ÇOK BOYUTLU YAŞAM TARZI DEĞERLENDİRMESİ - İZOLASYON ÖLÇEĞİ TÜRKÇE FORMU: GEÇERLİK VE GÜVENİLİRLİK ÇALIŞMASI

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Short Multidimensional Lifestyle Assessment-Isolation (SMILE-C) Questionnaire, which was developed to evaluate lifestyle multidimensionally during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the Turkish sample.&#x0D; Method: The research was carried out 345 university students who were able to actively access the internet between April 2021 and February 2022. Participants filled in the inquiry forms sent to them online. Lifestyle changes during the closure period within 1 year from the first date of the virus in Turkey were evaluated with SMILE-C. The construct validity was evaluated with Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, internal consistency with Cronbach's α coefficient, and test-retest reliability with intraclass correlation coefficient. The Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II (HPLP-II) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) were used to assess criterion validity.&#x0D; Results: Cronbach’s α was 0.74 and ICC2.1 was 0.86. The EFA showed a six-factor model and four items loaded on more than one factor. The fit index values confirmed a good fit (Root mean square error of approximation=0.052; Goodness of fit index=0.940; Adjusted goodness of fit index=0.914; Comparative fit index=0.924; Normed fit index=0.901). Statistically significant and positive correlations were found between SMILE-C total score and HPLP-II total score and all sub-dimensions (p

The Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors on Productivity at Work: A Factory Example

Abstract&#x0D; Objective: Healthy lifestyle behaviors such as physical activity, adequate and balanced nutrition and not using tobacco have been cited as factors impacting employee productivity in the workplace. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the impact of healthy lifestyle behaviors on productivity of workers. In addition, to investigate the association between effective factors on healthy lifestyle behaviors and productivity. Methods: For this cross-sectional study, 227 workers in a factory were included. Socio-demographic characteristics form, “Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale-II" and "Endikot Work Productivity Scale" were used to collect data. The participation rate was 90%. Results: Most of the workers were in the age group of 26-35 (33.5%). 52 % of them were male and 52.9% of them had Bachelor's Degree. The mean score of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale was 127.00±18.03, and Endikot Work Productivity Scale was 23.33±15.07. A negative and significant correlation was found between the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and the Endikot Work Productivity Scale. The productivity score of women (25.38±13.96) were higher than that of men (p