The effect of a health promotion program on the wellness behavior and self-esteem of women, and the influence of self-esteem upon behavior change

Women - Health and hygiene;Health behavior;Self-esteem;Women - Health programs

Pierce, ErleneGilmore, Dr. Gary D. ;

University of Wisconsin

关键词: Women - Health and hygiene;    Health behavior;    Self-esteem;    Women - Health programs;   

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瑞士|英语

来源: University of Wisconsin

【 摘 要 】

This research examined change in self-esteem and wellness behavioramong women ages 34 to 75 following a health promotion program. It alsoexamined the effect of self-esteem upon the pursuit of wellness behavior.Qs consisted of 35 members of the Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary, La Crosse,Wisconsin who completed three inventories as pre- and pos ttest assessment.The Health Risk Analysis and Wellness Index assessed behavior change. TheCoopersmith Self-esteem Inventory measured self-esteem. High and low selfesteemgroups were assigned based upon the normal range established forthis population. It was derived from pretest scores of the Self-esteemInventory.