The 4th International Conference on Nursing

Author :

Norfidah Mohamad, Maznah Ibrahim, NurFarzana Damanhuri, Puteri NurFarah Hanan Razak, Zamzaliza Abdul Mulud

Affiliation :

Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Campus, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract :

Introduction Self-efficacy plays an important role in increasing health-promoting behaviour among older adults with chronic illness. Management of chronic illness required high self-efficacy for the older adult to willingly follow management for their illness. This study is to identify the relationship between self-efficacy and health-promoting behaviour among older adults with chronic illness in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Medical Specialist Centre. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a sample of the older adult with chronic illness in UiTM Medical Specialist Centre. The Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) and Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) scale were given to 218 older adults as a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed by using descriptive and Spearman's coefficient of correlation. Results Result from this study found a high level of self-efficacy (mean=30.6) and a moderate level of health-promoting behaviour (mean=149.07). There was a relationship between self-efficacy and health-promoting behaviour at (rho =0.28, p = 0.001). This research proved that majority of the older adult with chronic illness in UiTM Medical Specialist Centre had a high level of self-efficacy and a moderate level of health-promoting behaviour. Conclusion This study revealed that self-efficacy strongly related to health-promoting behaviour among older adults hence recommended to the health practitioner to make interventions that can increase the level of self-efficacy which they can improve their quality of life.

Keywords :

Self-Efficacy; Health-Promoting Behaviour; Older Adult; Chronic Illness