PROMOTION HEALTH – EVALUATION OF THE LOCUS OF CONTROL OVER HEALTH

Mária Novysedláková (), Marta Kozáková (), Zuzana Hudáková () and Lada Cetlová ()
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Mária Novysedláková: Catholic University in Ruzomberok
Marta Kozáková: Catholic University in Ruzomberok
Zuzana Hudáková: Catholic University in Ruzomberok
Lada Cetlová: Catholic University in Ruzomberok

CBU International Conference Proceedings, 2016, vol. 4, issue 0, 683-688

Abstract: Health is a basic prerequisite for the existence and operation of values. Health care enables people to protect or restore health throughout their lives, from birth to death, in accordance with applicable legislation. This paper aims to identify the importance of assessing a locus of control over health using the scale measuring tool, Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHCL). In total, 100 respondents participated in the survey, with an average age of 42 years. Statistical analyses were performed using Statistica, version 2007, with significance level of 0.05. Correlations of MHLC and attitudes toward preventive actions showed statistically significant results with readiness to quit smoking. People with high IHLC scores were more willing to stop smoking, change their diet, and reduce body weight. Our assumption in this research was that individuals who believed in internal control of health had a more positive effect regarding preventive actions.

Keywords: health promotionhealth behavior; smoking; obesity; disease (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.12955/cbup.v4.832

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