A Study on Factors Influencing the Health Promoting Behaviors in Postpartal Women

Jo, Lucia; Choi, Soon Hee

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors of health promoting behavior in postpartal 4-6 week women. the sample consisted of 104 postpartal women who experienced a vaginal delivery at four obstetrical clinics located in Kwangju city.fData were collected for two months from June 1 to July 30, 1997. analysis of the data was done by use of percentage, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's Correlation Coefficients, and Stepwise Multiple Regression. The results of this study were summarized as follows : 1. The range of total HPLP score was from 93 to 182 and the mean score of that was 142.28. In comparison of mean scores defending on each item of six dimensions, self-actualization dimension tended to showed highest score(3.33) and exercise & rest dimension, the lowest score(2.47). 2. The HPLP score was not significantly different defending on the general characteristics. 3. The HPLP score showed a positive correlation with family-support(r=.51) and self-efficacy(r=.41), but a inverse correlation with perceived barriers(r=-.27). 4. By using stepwise multiple regression analysis it was determined that the main influencing fators on the HPLP score were family-support(26%) and self-efficacy(8%). these variables made it possible to explain 34% of variance in HPLP score.