Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Health and Management, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health
3 Tuberculosis and Leprosy Unit, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan,
Abstract
Introduction: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
complex. It is one of the most common infectious diseases largely resulting from the patient’s lifestyle.
The purpose of the present study is to investigate factors related with adopting health behaviors by
patients with tuberculosis based on the health belief model. Materials and Methods: The present
cross‑sectional study was performed on 196 patients with tuberculosis. Data was collected using
a 47‑item, self‑designed, questionnaire. Cronbach’s alpha was calculated as 73.9. The Pearson
test was used to study the correlation between independent variables and adopting a healthy
behavior. Results: The mean score for adopting healthy behaviors by patients was 87.52 ± 13.8.
The Pearson correlation test indicated a statistically significant relation between adopting healthy
behaviors and scores of knowledge (P < 0.001, r = 0.536), perceived susceptibility (P < 0.001,
r = 0.36), perceived benefits (P < 0.001, r = 0.347), and perceived barriers (P = 0.046, r = 0.143).
Conclusion: Direct relationship was found between adoptinga healthy behavior and scores of
knowledge, perceived susceptibility, and perceived benefit. Although the results of this study can
be the basis of educational interventions, any generalizations should be performed cautiously.
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