Role of self-efficacy in promoting healthy behavior: smoking cessation as an example
JLUMHS-Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical Health. 2009; 8 (3): 245-249
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ABSTRACT
Self-efficacy is defined as an individual's perceived capability to perform a behavior for accomplishment of a desirable goal. Enhanced personal self-efficacy is associated with a positive self-concept and self-appraisal of personal control which develops through experiences of mastery and the anticipation of competent performance. This paper aims to analyze the role of self-efficacy in promoting healthy behavior. A case scenario has been discussed to support the concept of self-efficacy in promoting healthy behavior taking smoking cessation as a case
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
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Inglés
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J. Liaquat Univ. Med. Health Sci.
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2009
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