Self-efficacy for dietary behaviour concerning heart disease among Alexandria school pupils
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
A study of 1134 preparatory-school pupils was conducted to measure children's self-efficacy for selecting healthy food for the heart, to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and self-reported usual food consumption and to estimate test-retest reliability. Results revealed an acceptable estimate of internal consistency of dietary self-efficacy [Cronbach alpha = 0.76]. Over half the students exhibited a moderate level of self-efficacy and 42% a high level. Test-retest reliability of the scale was good [r = 0.65, Cronbach alpha = 0.79]. Usual food choice was the first best predictor of dietary self-efficacy [r = 0.44], followed by sex [boys had higher self-efficacy than girls] and then knowledge [r = 0.37].The three factors contributed to explain 25% of the variance
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Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Students
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Sex Factors
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Health Education
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Feeding Behavior
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Life Style
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
1998