Ashoobi M, Bakhshi F, Saeidi Saedi H, Shakiba M, Mahdavi-Roshan M, Marhaba M et al . Health-Promoting Behaviors among Iranian Breast Cancer Patients Using the Self-Regulation Model. Health Educ Health Promot 2025; 13 (1) :71-79
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http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-78736-en.html
1- “Department of Surgery, School of Medicine” and “Razi Hospital”, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
2- “Research Center of Health and Environment” and “Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health”, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
3- Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
4- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
5- “Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center” and “Heshmat Hospital, School of Medicine”, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
6- Research Center of Health and Environment, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
7- “Student Research Committee” and “Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health and Safety”, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (322 Views)
Aims: A healthy lifestyle is a crucial modifiable risk factor in breast cancer prevention. This study aimed to identify predictors of health-promoting behaviors based on the self-regulation model among breast cancer patients in northern Iran.
Instrument & Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in 2021 involving 260 breast cancer patients. A questionnaire assessed demographic characteristics, disease status, psychosocial factors related to the self-regulation model, health-promoting behaviors, and patients’ attitudes toward their health. Data were analyzed using correlation coefficients and multivariate linear regression.
Findings: The average age of participants was 52.6±10.6 years. A direct correlation was found between perceived treatment effectiveness and all domains of health-promoting behaviors. The multivariate regression model indicated that perceived treatment effectiveness significantly predicted health-promoting behaviors, including a healthy diet (β=0.20, p=0.016), vitamin consumption (β=0.21, p = 0.002), and performing mammography (β=-0.26, p=0.001).
Conclusion: Perceived treatment effectiveness is closely linked to enhanced health-promoting behaviors.
Article Type:
Descriptive & Survey |
Subject:
Health Promotion Approaches Received: 2024/12/31 | Accepted: 2025/01/30 | Published: 2025/02/5
* Corresponding Author Address: Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Chamran Boulevard, Rasht, Iran. Postal Code: 4158733411 (fa.bakhshi88@gmail.com) |