An Explanatory Model for Health-Promoting Behaviors in Patients Living at Home who have Post Stroke Hemiplegia.
10.4040/jkan.2006.36.6.1065
- Author:
Mi Hee KIM
1
Author Information
1. Christian College of Nursing, 67, Yangrim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, Korea. pamhee@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Cerebrovascular accident;
Hemiplegia;
Health promotion;
Health behavior
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Aged, 80 and over;
Attitude to Health;
Female;
*Health Behavior;
*Health Promotion;
Hemiplegia/etiology/*nursing/rehabilitation;
*Home Nursing;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Models, Theoretical;
Questionnaires;
Self Efficacy;
Stroke/complications/*nursing/psychology
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2006;36(6):1065-1075
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: A structural equation model was analyzed to explore the determinants of health-promoting behaviors in patients living at home in Korea who had post stroke hemiplegia. METHOD: Demographic characteristics, activities of daily living, religiosity, family support, self-efficacy, acceptance of disability, perceived barriers to health-promoting activities, depression, and health-promoting behavioral data was collected from 239 patients using self-report questionnaires. RESULT: Variables that have a direct effect on health-promoting behaviors were self-efficacy and family support. Depression, acceptance of disability, perceived barriers, activities of daily living and religiosity also influenced health-promoting behaviors in an indirect way. CONCLUSION: It is imperative to explore strategies for patients with post stroke hemiplegia to identify and maximize their resources, develop their self-efficacy, improve their emotional state, and enhance their physical activity and spiritual growth, which would maximize health-promoting behaviors.
