Influence of Family Health Climate on Motivators and Barriers to Health Behaviors of High School Female Students
Keywords:
Family Health Climate, High School Students, Motivators and Barriers to Health Behaviors
Abstract
This study aims to identify the influence of family health climate on the motivators and barriers to health behaviors among high school female students. A descriptive correlational design was employed, involving a simple random sample of 390 high school female students from Al-Basra City. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included sociodemographic data, body mass index (BMI), the Family Health Climate Scale, and the Motivators and Barriers to Health Behaviors scale. The results showed that more than two-fifths of the participants were aged 17-18 years (42.8%). A significant inverse correlation was found between age and healthy breakfast barriers, while a significant positive correlation was observed between the value placed on health and healthy breakfast motivators. Additionally, significant positive correlations were found between family cohesion and motivators for healthy foods and snacks, healthy drinks, physical activity, and overall health-smart behaviors. These findings indicate that greater family cohesion enhances motivators for consuming healthy foods and drinks, practicing physical activity, and adopting healthier behaviors.
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6. Al-Mayahi A, Al-Jubouri M, Jaafar S. Healthy lifestyle behaviors and risk of cardiovascular diseases among nursing faculty during COVID-19 Pandemic. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem [Internet]. 2023;76(suppl 1). Available from: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S003471672023000300168&tlng=en
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8. Behrman JR, Wolfe BL. More evidence on nutrition demand. Journal of Development Economics. 1984 Jan;14(1):105–28.
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13. Goodwin PY, Garrett DA, Galal O. Women and family health: The role of mothers in promoting family and child health. International Journal of Global Health and Health Disparities. 2005;4(1):30-42.
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17. Mousa A, Mansour K. Effectiveness of an Instructional Program Concerning Healthy Lifestyle on Patients’ Attitudes after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention at Cardiac Centers in Baghdad City. Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties [Internet]. 2020 Jun 30;33(1):1–11.Available from: https://injns.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/INJNS/article/view/396
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25. Saleh B, Ma΄ala E. Impact of Adolescents’ Family Meal Eating Patterns upon their Weight Control Behaviors at Secondary Schools in Baghdad City. Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties [Internet]. 2015 Dec 30;28(2):111–21. Available from: https://injns.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/INJNS/article/view/235
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29. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2018.
30. Umberson D, Crosnoe R, Reczek C. Social relationships and health behavior across the life course. Annual review of sociology. 2010 Aug 11;36(1):139-57.
31. Wani RT. Socioeconomic status scales-modified Kuppuswamy and Udai Pareekh’s scale updated for 2019. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2019;8(6):1846. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6618222/).
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Published
2024-07-25
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Jasim, I. H., & Mohammed, W. J. (2024). Influence of Family Health Climate on Motivators and Barriers to Health Behaviors of High School Female Students. Central Asian Journal of Medical and Natural Science, 5(4), 168-178. Retrieved from https://cajmns.centralasianstudies.org/index.php/CAJMNS/article/view/2534
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