title: Hope and a health-promoting lifestyle in persons with Parkinson's disease.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine relationships between hope and a health-promoting lifestyle in adults with varying stages of Parkinson's disease (PD) using a descriptive, correlational design. The sample of 42 adults, recruited from a PD educational symposium and support groups, completed the Herth Hope Index (HHI) and Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II). Significant correlations were found between hope and a total health-promoting lifestyle and spiritual growth and interpersonal relations subscales. Highest subscale means were in interpersonal relations and nutrition and the lowest mean was in physical activity. Despite a chronic, progressive neurological disease, adults in this study perceived themselves as hopeful and engaged in a health promoting lifestyle.
authors.affiliation: Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Fowler
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012803:Sick Role