Effect of Self-Efficacy and Behaviour Changes in Diet on Health Related Quality of Life Among Middle-Aged Women
Journal Title: Journal of Nutrition & Health - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
In the present times the main cause of mortality worldwide are diseases that could be prevented with appropriate nutrition, regular physical exercise, and a healthy lifestyle that comprises of leisure time, stress management, and personal and environmental care [1]. Self efficacy is ones belief in his or her abilty to complete a future task or solve a future problem [2]. According to Luszczynska and schwarzer self-efficay is one’s in one’s ability to succeed in specific conditions and also supported [3]. Omrad also define that selfefficacy as the extend or strength of ones belief in one’s own ability to completed task and reach goals [4]. This study has shown an impact to behaviour change. Self-efficacy correlates positively with success in all areas of personal endeavour, and it can help overweight patients become more self-reliant [5]. The tools used for this study was short form health survey questionnaire (SF36). The theory used was Social Cognitive Theory and Self-efficacy by Bandurs [6]. Self-efficacy play a major role in behaviour changes on each individual especially in maintaining healthy diet in approching to goals, tasks and challenges. Therefore choosing the right food and cutting a few hundred calories a day from our diet, can increase the chances to live longer with a more prolific life [7]. Studies on elderly have now created interest among researchers and a lot of attention has been given to studies pertaining to nutrient intake among this special group. Progressive decline in energy, lean body mass and protein intake are also associated with aging [8].
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Hafizah Che Hassan
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