Investigation on the health belief and health behavior in high-risk population of stroke

ObjectiveTo understand the health beliefs and health behaviors in high-risk population of stroke for providing the basis in the formulation of targeted intervention.

MethodsOne hundred and twenty high-risk stroke patients in Shenzhen community were investigated using the health belief model scale and health promotion quality of life scale, and their health beliefs and health behaviors were analyzed.

ResultsThe average scores of health beliefs and items in high-risk population of stroke were(114.86±7.50) and(3.28±0.21), respectively, the score of self-efficacy dimension was the highest, and the score of perceived disability dimension was the lowest.The average scores of health behavior and items in high-risk population of stroke were(128.44±8.51) and(2.47±0.17), respectively, the score of interpersonal relationship dimension was the highest, and the score of physical exercise dimension was the lowest.The score of health belief was positively related to the score of health behavior(r=0.394, P < 0.01).

ConclusionsThe higher the health beliefs in high-risk population of stroke is, the better the health behaviors is.Medical staff should focus on the perceived barriers in health beliefs, and give more guidance on health behaviors in the dimension of physical activity.