Factors influencing weight management behavior among college students: An application of the Health Belief Model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overweight and obesity have become a significant public health concern in both developing and developed countries. Due to the health implications of weight-reduction behaviors, it is important to explore the factors that predict their occurrence. Therefore, the present study was performed to examine factors affecting the behavioral intention of weight management as well as assess the predictive power of the Health Belief Model (HBM) for body mass index (BMI).

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among 336 female students recruited from dormitories of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, using quota sampling technique. Data were collected by a structured questionnaire in seven parts (including perceived severity, perceived susceptibility, perceived be

SUBMITTER: Saghafi-Asl M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7006943 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature