Volume 20, Issue 4 (1-2025)
J Health Syst Res 2025, 20(4): 357-362 |
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Research code: 3401528
Ethics code: IR.MUI.RESEARCH.REC.1401.281
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Rahimi-Eskandari M, Amidi-Mazaheri M, Tarrahi M J. The Prevalence of Health-Promoting Behaviors among Sixth-Grade Elementary Students in Isfahan City, Iran. J Health Syst Res 2025; 20 (4) :357-362
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1- MSc Student, Student Research Committee AND Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Professor, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Professor, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (278 Views)
Background: Health-promoting behaviors encompass a range of behaviors that empower individuals to take charge of their health and other members of society. Considering that many high-risk behaviors are formed early in life, this study aimed to investigate health-promoting behaviors and the factors influencing them among sixth-grade elementary school students in Isfahan City, Iran, in 2023.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with participation of 201 boy and girl elementary school students selected through two-stage cluster random sampling. Health-promoting behaviors were assessed using a standard questionnaire, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP), and a demographic characteristics questionnaire also was used. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests with SPSS software.
Findings: The average score for health-promoting behaviors was 137.33 ± 18.97. The highest average score was observed in the self-actualization dimension, which was 31.89 ± 4.35, while the lowest average score was in the stress management dimension, at 12.98 ± 3.12. Overall, 5.5% of students were classified as having good health, 73.5% were at an average health level, and 22.7% were categorized as having undesirable health. A significant difference was found between girls and boys only in the dimension of self-actualization; no significant differences were observed in the other dimensions.
Conclusion: Considering that few students were in good health, it is necessary to develop a health promotion behavior training program for this age group to enhance their physical and mental health.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with participation of 201 boy and girl elementary school students selected through two-stage cluster random sampling. Health-promoting behaviors were assessed using a standard questionnaire, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP), and a demographic characteristics questionnaire also was used. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests with SPSS software.
Findings: The average score for health-promoting behaviors was 137.33 ± 18.97. The highest average score was observed in the self-actualization dimension, which was 31.89 ± 4.35, while the lowest average score was in the stress management dimension, at 12.98 ± 3.12. Overall, 5.5% of students were classified as having good health, 73.5% were at an average health level, and 22.7% were categorized as having undesirable health. A significant difference was found between girls and boys only in the dimension of self-actualization; no significant differences were observed in the other dimensions.
Conclusion: Considering that few students were in good health, it is necessary to develop a health promotion behavior training program for this age group to enhance their physical and mental health.
Type of Study: Research |
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education health and promotion
Received: 2023/08/23 | Accepted: 2024/02/24 | Published: 2025/01/4
Received: 2023/08/23 | Accepted: 2024/02/24 | Published: 2025/01/4
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