Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2021 Nov;30(4):196-205. 10.5807/kjohn.2021.30.4.196.

Factors Influencing Health-Promoting Behaviors among Fish Market Merchants

• Lee EJ
• Yang SK

• KMID: 2537030
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2021.30.4.196

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to identify the factors influencing health-promoting behaviors (HPB) among fish market merchants.
Methods
A cross-sectional descriptive design including 117 merchants working at a fish market in city C. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires during April 19-30, 2021, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé’s test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 23.0.
Results
The scores were 2.68±0.49 for HPB among fish market merchants. Factors significantly influencing HPB among fish market merchants were perceived disabilities (β= -.42, p<.001), self-efficacy (β=.26, p<.001), perceived benefits (β=.16, p=.012), exercise (β=.14, p=.023) and daily working hours (β=-.13, p=.030). These factors accounted for 60.3% of the HPB of fish market merchants.
Conclusion
These findings suggest that efforts are needed to reduce perceived disabilities, reduce working hours per day, and develop programs to enhance self-efficacy, perceived benefits, and exercise in order promote HPB among fish market merchants.

Keyword

Health promotion; Health behavior; Market