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Saboohi Z, Hoseini Koukamari P, Rohani M, Rawlins J, Karimy M. Health Promoting Behaviors in Iranian Female Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Health Educ Health Promot 2022; 10 (2) :377-383
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1- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Public Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
3- Department of Nursing, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
4- Department of Psychology” and “Department of Health Sciences”, University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island, USA
2- Department of Public Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
3- Department of Nursing, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
4- Department of Psychology” and “Department of Health Sciences”, University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island, USA
Abstract: (1098 Views)
Aims: Adolescents are among one of the most vulnerable populations, and the COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid and unprecedented changes in the lives of millions of adolescents around the world. The present study aimed to evaluate the health-promoting behaviors among female Iranian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instrument & Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 529 female students from Saveh, Iran high schools were selected by multi-stage sampling and participated in the study. Data were collected using the Demographic Information and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLPII). Data were analyzed using ANOVA and independent t-tests in SPSS 21.
Findings: The results showed that the mean and standard deviation of the health-promoting behavior score was moderate (89.3±11.2). Among the dimensions of HPLPII, the highest scores were related to health responsibility, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management. There were significant differences in mean scores across numerous health-promoting behavior domains and father’s occupation status, mother’s education level, hobby type, and participants' academic status.
Conclusion: Moderate overall mean score of health-promoting behaviors and low mean scores across stress management and physical activity domains suggest that female youth require resources to improve health behaviors, particularly during the ongoing pandemic.
Instrument & Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 529 female students from Saveh, Iran high schools were selected by multi-stage sampling and participated in the study. Data were collected using the Demographic Information and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLPII). Data were analyzed using ANOVA and independent t-tests in SPSS 21.
Findings: The results showed that the mean and standard deviation of the health-promoting behavior score was moderate (89.3±11.2). Among the dimensions of HPLPII, the highest scores were related to health responsibility, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management. There were significant differences in mean scores across numerous health-promoting behavior domains and father’s occupation status, mother’s education level, hobby type, and participants' academic status.
Conclusion: Moderate overall mean score of health-promoting behaviors and low mean scores across stress management and physical activity domains suggest that female youth require resources to improve health behaviors, particularly during the ongoing pandemic.
Article Type: Descriptive & Survey |
Subject:
Health Education and Health Behavior
Received: 2021/12/18 | Accepted: 2022/02/13 | Published: 2022/06/14
Received: 2021/12/18 | Accepted: 2022/02/13 | Published: 2022/06/14
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