title: [Adoption of health promotion behaviors in first-year baccalaureate nursing students: pilot study].
abstract: The goal of this pilot study was to test the usefulness of Pender's (1987) theoretical model in predicting the adoption of health-promotion behaviours in 176 first-year undergraduate nursing students. Hierarchical regression analysis indicated that the perception of self-efficacy, perception of one's state of health, the influence of professors, and place of birth are predictive variables of health-promoting behaviours in this group. The results of this study suggest, among other things, that it is important for professors to use strategies that foster and support students' confidence in their ability to commit to health-promoting behaviours. A longitudinal study currently in progress will examine whether a health-oriented program significantly influences the adoption of health-promotion behaviours in nursing students during their university education.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Clément
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bouchard
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Jankowski
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Perreault
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012044:Regression Analysis; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*
vernacular_title: Comportements de promotion de la santé d'étudiantes de première année au baccalauréat en sciences infirmières: etude pilote.