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Health promotion in young people: Identifying the predisposing factors of self-care health habits
Rafael Ballester-arnalCristina Giménez-garcíaMaría Dolores Gil-llarioEstefanía Ruiz-palominosubject
AdultMaleGerontology050103 clinical psychologymedicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentHealth Behavior050109 social psychologyHealth PromotionHabitsYoung AdultHumansMedicine0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesApplied Psychologybusiness.industryPublic health05 social sciencesConscientiousnessCausalitySelf CareHealth promotionSpainChronic DiseaseSelf careFemalebusinessHealth habitsdescription
Unhealthy behaviors are strongly associated with chronic diseases, disabilities, or mortality. Identifying the predisposing factors that influence on self-care healthy habits will improve an early detection of high-risk groups. Four hundred and sixty-six Spanish young people aged 18–25 years were assessed. Global perceived health self-care was predicted by Value of health and Conscientiousness, both in females ( R2 = 0.185; F = 29.661; p < 0.001) and males ( R2 = 0.154; F = 17.849; p < 0.001). The results have shown gender differences in health self-care habits. Health promotion policies should include specific health consciousness-based strategies.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-22 | Journal of Health Psychology |