Assessment of Health Promoting Behaviors among Faculty of Nursing Students

Abstract

Background: Nursing students are considered as health care providers and role models in society and their behavior influence the quality of care that is provided by them. In addition, Health promoting behaviors among the nursing students may affect the quality of patient education. Aim of the study was to assess the health promoting behaviors among faculty of nursing students. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized. Setting: The study was carried out at Faculty of Nursing affiliated to Ain Shams University. Study subjects: A stratified random sample of faculty of nursing students (282). Data collection tools: Socio-demographic data questionnaire and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) scale. Results: more than two third of nursing students were female and the majority of them were single. Slightly less than two third and more than half of nursing students had a good score in interpersonal relationship and spiritual growth, respectively. Moreover, about two fifth of them had a good score in health responsibility. While, half, slightly less than half and more than two fifth of nursing students had a poor score in nutrition, stress management and physical activity, respectively. Conclusion: Less than half of nursing students had a poor score in total health promoting behaviors scores. Also, about fifth of them had average score. While, more than one third of them had a good score. Recommendation: The study recommended that health promoting and improvement courses should be included in the curriculum of all departments at faculty, the study should be replicated on larger sample and in different universities in order to generalize the results.