J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2017 May;23(2):156-164. 10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.2.156.

The Influence of Family Function and Self-efficacy on the Health Promotion Behavior of University Students

• Ryu EJ
• Park MK

• KMID: 2382095
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.2.156

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to identify the factors influencing health promotion behaviors.
METHODS
The subjects were 200 students sampled from the population that attend four universities in G and J city. Data were collected with a questionnaire and were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and stepwise multiple regression.
RESULTS
The mean age of subjects was 21. Family function and self-efficacy were identified as determinants of health promotion behaviors, which explained 53% of the total variances of health promotion behavior.
CONCLUSION
The findings provide evidence to help health assessment and activity related to the health promotion behavior of university students.

Keyword

Family; Self-efficacy; Health promotion; Students

MeSH Terms

Health Promotion*
Humans