Volume 14, Issue 2 (7-2018)
J Health Syst Res 2018, 14(2): 252-257 |
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Mahmoudi I, Fathian-Dastgerdi Z, Eslami A A. Factors Explaining Regular Physical Activity among Borkhar and Shahinshahr Health Network Employees, Isfahan, Iran, Based on Social Cognitive Theory. J Health Syst Res 2018; 14 (2) :252-257
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1- MSc Student, Student Research Committee AND Department of Health Education, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Department of Health Education School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Isfahan, Iran
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Health Education, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Department of Health Education School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Isfahan, Iran
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Health Education, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Background: The relatively long hours of work, and much time spent for travelling from home to work and vice versa, practically do not leave time for regular physical exercise for employees. The purpose of this study was to investigate the performance of regular physical activity and effective factors on it among Borkhar and Shahinshahr Health Network Employees, Isfahan, Iran, according to social cognitive theory (SCT).Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 170 employees were enrolled selected using census sampling method. A standard questionnaire consisting of three sections of demographic information, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and an SCT construct measure were was to collect the information. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics and multiple hierarchical regression were used to determine the predictive value of regular physical activity among employees by using SCT constructs.Findings: The mean age of participants was 38.42 years. The constructs of SCT (self-efficacy, outcome expectations, outcome value, family support, and friends support) were analyzed in the first step, and were found to explain 13% of the variance in physical activity behavior. Moreover, among the constructs of SCT, self-efficacy, and among demographic variables, age had a significant association with regular physical activity.Conclusion: According to the results of this study, self-efficacy is an important factor in predicting the regular physical activity of employees. Therefore, it is suggested to address the strategies for self-efficacy promotion in physical activity among employees in future studies.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2018/07/15 | Published: 2018/07/15
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2018/07/15 | Published: 2018/07/15
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