Predictors of Physical Activity Behavior in Female Health Workers; an Application of the Developed Theory of Planned Behavior

Aims: As a basic factor in a healthy lifestyle, physical activity is less than necessary in health system workers such as health workers. Explaining Physical activity by successful perceptual frameworks such as the developed theory of planned behavior identifies the factors influencing this complex behavior to design effective educational interventions. This study aimed to assess path analysis of the Physical activity of health workers based on the developed theory of planned behavior with planning. Instrument & Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was performed on ۲۱۰ female health workers at Babol University of Medical Sciences in ۲۰۱۹. Data were collected by a valid and reliable theory of planned behavior-based questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS ۲۱ and Lisrel ۸.۸ software using the maximum likelihood method and correlation matrix at a significance level of less than ۵%. Findings: A total of ۲۱۰ female health workers with a mean age of ۳۹.۳۵±۸.۶۴ participated. The developed theory of planned behavior model explained ۶۲, ۵۶, ۳۷, and ۵۸% of the variances of behavioral intention, action planning, coping planning, and Physical activity behavior, respectively. The intention was predicted by perceived behavioral control. Behavior was explained by intention, perceived behavioral control, and action planning, respectively. Fit indices showed that the developed model was fitted to the data (Relative Chi-square=۱.۵۸, RMSEA: ۰.۰۵, Comparative Fit Index: ۱, Goodness of Fit Index: ۰.۹۸). Conclusion: Intention, perceived behavioral control, and action planning, based on the developed theory of planned behavior, were the constructs influencing physical activity behavior. It is necessary to consider these structures and their relationships in designing educational interventions to promote physical activity in health workers as a key element in promoting community health.

کلیدواژه ها:

Physical Activity ، Behavior ، Community Health Worker