J Korean Acad Nurs.
2006 Oct;36(6):1065-1075.
An Explanatory Model for Health-Promoting Behaviors in Patients Living at Home who have Post Stroke Hemiplegia
- Affiliations
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- 1Christian College of Nursing, 67, Yangrim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, Korea. pamhee@hanmail.net
Abstract
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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.