Factors influencing health-promoting behavior among single mothers in Northeastern Malaysia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health-promoting behaviors (HPB) play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing overall well-being. Single mothers are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and less involvement in HPB due to psychosocial disadvantages.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the HPB scores and factors influencing HPB among single mothers in Kelantan (Northeastern, Malaysia).

Methods

This study employed a cross-sectional design, selecting 242 single mothers from Kelantan through proportional stratified sampling. Data were gathered through questionnaires covering sociodemographic details, the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II (HPLP-II), the Malay Version of Health Beliefs Related to Cardiovascular Disease (HBCVD-M), and Multidimensional Perceived Social Suppor

SUBMITTER: Mohamed Yusof SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11531751 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature