@Article{Żuralska2012,
journal="Nursing Problems / Problemy Pielęgniarstwa",
issn="1233-9989",
volume="20",
number="2",
year="2012",
title="Assessment of the relationship between health behavior and self-efficacy of the older Residents of Social Welfare Home in Gdańsk",
abstract=" Introduction.  Self-efficacyis a determinantof being able tocopein different situations. Perception ofself-efficacycan affectthe motivationto take actionand behavior, including health behaviors. The stronger theself-efficacy, the higher the ratethe severityof health behaviors. Enhancingself- efficacymaybe particularly importantin maintaininghealth, especiallyamong the elderly.   Aim of the study.  The aim ofthis study waspreliminary evaluation ofthe relationship betweenhealth behaviorandsense of self-efficacy in nursing homeresidentsin Gdansk.   Material and methods.  The study included 44 residents of Gdansk Social Welfare Home aged 65\–89. Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) was used to assess the level of self-efficacy. Based on it eating habits, preventive behaviors, positive mental attitude and health practices were assessed.    Results and conclusions.  The largest group were people with low self-efficacy, (results within 1\–4 sten). Residents with a low sense of self-efficacy had a lower level of activity to take preventive behavior, health practices and dietary habits. Indicator of general self-efficacy correlated positively with health behavior. It seems necessary to create for older people such an environment, which would strengthen their sense of self-efficacy",
author="Żuralska, Regina
and Mziray, Marzanna
and Muczyn, Aneta
and Postrożny, Danuta
and Kuzepska, Magdalena",
pages="247--251",
url="https://www.termedia.pl/Ocena-zwiazku-miedzy-zachowaniami-zdrowotnymi-a-poczuciem-wlasnej-skutecznosci-u-pensjonariuszy-Domu-Pomocy-Spolecznej-w-Gdansku,134,35012,1,1.html"
}