Health beliefs mediates the association between the number of non-communicable diseases and preventive behaviors in middle-aged and older adults in southern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The triadic relationship among the number of NCDs, preventive behaviors and health beliefs has not been fully explored, especially the role of health beliefs.

Aims

To explore the association between the number of NCDs and preventive behaviors, as well as the mediating effect of health beliefs and its dimensions among middle-aged and older adults. Provide scientific evidence for developing targeted behavior intervention.

Methods

Data from 2095 middle-aged and older adults who completed demographic information, health beliefs and preventive behaviors questionnaire. Mediation analysis was used to explore the association of health beliefs and its dimensions between the number of NCDs and preventive behaviors.

Results

Health beliefs and self-efficacy posi

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11850486 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature