Exploring the Interplay Among a Health-Promoting Lifestyle, Wellbeing, and Sociodemographic Characteristics in Italy: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: A health-promoting lifestyle is a concept that involves sociodemographic factors interacting with health-promoting lifestyle behaviors (HPLBs), such as exercise and nutrition, to promote health and wellbeing. Given the persistent socioeconomic disparities all over Italy, health interventions and outcomes may be less effective. Accordingly, this cross-sectional study examines the relationship among sociodemographics, HPLBs, and wellbeing in Italy, aiming to inform updated health campaigns. Methods: A Google-Form survey of twelve sociodemographic items and two validated questionnaires on HPLBs (HPLP II, twenty-six items) and wellbeing (WHO-5) was conducted. Three hundred two participants, aged 18 to 70, were recruited in Italy via social media. Descriptive and infer

SUBMITTER: Strassoldo di Villanova F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12428026 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature