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J Health Syst Res 2018, 14(3): 321-327 |
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Ahmadi B, Bastami F, Tavakoli Z, Mostafavi F. Self-Efficacy in Physical Activity among High School Students in the Falavarjan City, Iran. J Health Syst Res 2018; 14 (3) :321-327
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1- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, School of Health and Nutrition, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
3- Department of Public Health, Falavarjan Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Associate Professor, Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, School of Health and Nutrition, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
3- Department of Public Health, Falavarjan Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Associate Professor, Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (1288 Views)
Background: Physical activity is a key factor in maintaining health and preventing non-communicable diseases. The present study was conducted in 2016-2017 academic year to investigate level of self-efficacy and physical activity among boy high school students (junior) in the city of Flavarjan, Iran.Methods: The present descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 254 boy junior high school students selected according to a multistage cluster sampling method. Data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Pearson, independent t, one-way ANOVA, and linear regression tests at the significance level of P < 0.050.Findings: Students' mean physical activity score was 2630.36 met/cal/week, and physical activity was intense in 10.2%, moderate in 52.3%, and poor in 37.5% of students. Mean self-efficacy score was 57.26 ± 18.14. A significant relationship was observed between self-efficacy and physical activity (r = 0.24, P < 0.001). Mother education and self-efficacy predicted physical activity by 0.36.Conclusion: Self-Efficacy in physical activity among high school students was moderate. As regards, self-efficacy affects physical activity as an intrinsic factor; so, it is recommended to use strategies of self-efficacy to enhance physical activity among the students.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2018/10/15 | Published: 2018/10/15
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2018/10/15 | Published: 2018/10/15
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