Table 3 Health-promoting lifestyle profile scale
Items | Never | Sometimes | Often | Always | Mean(±SD) | Sequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | ||||||
Exercise | 2.28(±0.57) | |||||
1. Perform stretching exercises at least 3 times per week. | 89(9.69) | 571(62.2) | 182(19.83) | 76(8.28) | 2.27(±0.75) | 18 |
6. Participate in supervised exercise programs or activities. | 109(11.87) | 433(47.17) | 255(27.78) | 121(13.18) | 2.42(±0.86) | 16 |
10. Check my pulse rate when exercising. | 403(43.9) | 352(38.34) | 116(12.64) | 47(5.12) | 1.79(±0.85) | 24 |
16. Engaga in recreational physical activities. | 47(5.12) | 410(44.66) | 297(32.35) | 164(17.86) | 2.63(±0.83) | 12 |
Nutrition | 2.5(±0.54) | |||||
2. Choose foods without preservatives or other additives. | 108(11.76) | 585(63.73) | 188(20.48) | 37(4.03) | 2.17(±0.68) | 21 |
3. Eat 3 regular meals a day. | 40(4.36) | 296(32.24) | 334(36.38) | 248(27.02) | 2.86(±0.87) | 6 |
8. Include roughage/fiber (whole grains, raw fruits, raw vegetables) in my diet | 24(2.61) | 388(42.27) | 396(43.14) | 110(11.98) | 2.64(±0.72) | 10 |
14. Plan or select meals to include the “basic six” food groups each day | 82(8.93) | 523(56.97) | 242(26.36) | 71(7.73) | 2.33(±0.74) | 17 |
Self-actualization | 2.81(±0.68) | |||||
4. Work toward long-term goals in my life | 30(3.27) | 265(28.87) | 397(43.25) | 226(24.62) | 2.89(±0.81) | 5 |
5. Look forward to the future | 37(4.03) | 305(33.22) | 387(42.16) | 189(20.59) | 2.79(±0.81) | 7 |
13. Find each day interesting and challenging | 65(7.08) | 372(40.52) | 317(34.53) | 164(17.86) | 2.63(±0.86) | 11 |
24. Believe that my life has purpose | 33(3.59) | 271(29.52) | 351(38.24) | 263(28.65) | 2.92(±0.85) | 4 |
Interpersonal Support | 2.87(±0.64) | |||||
7. Maintain meaningful and fulfilling interpersonal relationships) | 18(1.96) | 228(24.84) | 411(44.77) | 261(28.43) | 3(±0.78) | 1 |
11. Spend time with close friends | 43(4.68) | 215(23.42) | 405(44.12) | 255(27.78) | 2.95(±0.84) | 2 |
17. Touch and am touched by people I care about | 20(2.18) | 262(28.54) | 400(43.57) | 236(25.71) | 2.93(±0.79) | 3 |
23. Find it easy to express concern, love and warmth to others. | 92(10.02) | 332(36.17) | 335(36.49) | 159(17.32) | 2.61(±0.89) | 13 |
Health Responsibility | 2.11(±0.68) | |||||
9. Discuss my health care concerns with qualified professionals | 194(21.13) | 472(51.42) | 183(19.93) | 69(7.52) | 2.14(±0.83) | 22 |
12. Have my blood pressure checked and know what it is | 323(35.19) | 416(45.32) | 130(14.16) | 49(5.34) | 1.9(±0.83) | 23 |
20. Seek information from health professionals about how to take good care of myself | 208(22.66) | 425(46.3) | 207(22.55) | 78(8.5) | 2.17(±0.87) | 20 |
21. Observe my body at least monthly for physical changes/danger sings | 181(19.72) | 424(46.19) | 231(25.16) | 82(8.93) | 2.23(±0.87) | 19 |
Stress Management | 2.62(±0.63) | |||||
15. Consciously relax muscles before sleep | 101(11) | 427(46.51) | 252(27.45) | 138(15.03) | 2.47(±0.88) | 15 |
18. Concentrate on pleasant thoughts at bedtime | 59(6.43) | 350(38.13) | 327(35.62) | 182(19.83) | 2.69(±0.86) | 9 |
19. Find constructive ways to express my feelings | 56(6.1) | 386(42.05) | 356(38.78) | 120(13.07) | 2.59(±0.79) | 14 |
22. Use specific methods to control my stress | 35(3.81) | 327(35.62) | 394(42.92) | 162(17.65) | 2.74(±0.79) | 8 |
Total score | 60.76(±11.88) | |||||