Health Promoting Lifestyle among Nurses of a Tertiary Level Hospital - A Descriptive Cross sectional study

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Health Promoting Lifestyle, Health Promotion, Lifestyle, Nurses, Nepal

Abstract

Background: Lifestyle-related diseases are increasing worldwide representing 63% of all deaths globally. Health-promoting behaviors among nurses may affect the quality of patient care and education. This study aims to identify the health-promoting lifestyle among nurses.

Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study design was used among 111 nurses working in Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara from November 2016 to March 2017. A simple random sampling technique (lottery method) was applied using a self-administered structured standard tool, Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. The analysis was done using an independent t-test.

Results: The total Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II mean score was 137.66±19.18. The highest mean score was in spiritual growth (27.43±4.63) and lowest in physical activity (17.03±4.88). A good health-promoting lifestyle was among 60.4% of the nurses. The significant difference in the mean score of total Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II was found in marital status (p=0.031) and educational qualification (p=0.009). Likewise, the significant mean difference in interpersonal relations, nutrition, and stress management was found with educational qualification (p < 0.05). The significant mean difference in nutrition was also found with marital status (p=0.02). There was a significant mean difference in physical activity and spiritual growth with work experience (p<0.05).

Conclusion: The spiritual aspect of health has been more focused on nurses. Along with this, nurses need to put greater emphasis on physical activity and stress management for better health.   

Author Biography

Neeta Tamrakar, Neeta Tamrakar, Professor, Pokhara Campus, Institute of Medicine

 

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Department of Nursing

Kathmandu Medical College

Kathmandu University

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2020-04-08

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Baral P, Tamrakar N. Health Promoting Lifestyle among Nurses of a Tertiary Level Hospital - A Descriptive Cross sectional study. Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences [Internet]. 2020Apr.8 [cited 2024Mar.28];3(1):1-10. Available from: https://jkahs.org.np/jkahs/index.php/jkahs/article/view/189