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

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.