%0 Journal Article %J Nursing Problems / Problemy Pielęgniarstwa %@ 1233-9989 %V 20 %N 2 %D 2012 %F Żuralska2012 %T Assessment of the relationship between health behavior and self-efficacy of the older Residents of Social Welfare Home in Gdańsk %X 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 %A Żuralska, Regina %A Mziray, Marzanna %A Muczyn, Aneta %A Postrożny, Danuta %A Kuzepska, Magdalena %P 247-251 %9 journal article %U 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