Health Promotion Behaviors andQuality of Life inCommunityDwelling Rural Elderly
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Health promotion behavior is one of the main principles for determining health that is known as the basic factor in determiningseveral diseases. Observing such behaviors by the elderly prevents complaintof various diseases and has possible effect in promoting health and increasing the elderly quality of life. Aim: was to describe health promotion behaviors and its relation to quality of life of community-dwelling rural elderly. Method: A cross sectional descriptive study with analytical component. Setting: The study was carried out in the houses of elderly persons who were living in two rural community settings (Al Baramon and Weesh El Hagar villages) affiliated to Mansoura District, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. Tools: Data was collected by using three tools, structured interview schedule sheet, Health promotion questionnaire, and WHO Quality of life-brief (WHOQOL-BREF). Results: The majority of the studied elderly follow more than one of health promotion behaviors. The majority of the studied elderly were physically inactive followed by poor sleep quality and periodic medical checkup. Quality of life varies between elderly who practice health promoting behaviors and who don’t practice. Conclusion & recommendation: there is a need for a health promotion program to enhance positive thinking towards health behaviors and quality of life in easily accessible forms for the older person.
Authors and Affiliations
AsmaaMahrous Mohamed, RaefaRefaat Alam, Sarah Ahmed Hamza, AbdelHady El-Gilany
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