Abstract
Background: Health-promoting behaviors are essential for maintaining well-being and preventing chronic diseases, particularly among healthcare professionals. However, hospital employees are frequently exposed to occupational stressors that may negatively affect their personal health behaviors. This study aimed to assess health-promoting behaviors among hospital employees and examine the influence of demographic and occupational factors.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 293 employees at a private hospital using convenience sampling. Of approximately 320 eligible employees, 293 participated (response rate: 91.5%). Data were collected using the Walker Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP), which demonstrated good internal consistency in the present study (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89). Independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression analyses were performed using SPSS version 25.
Results: The overall health-promoting behavior score was moderate (M = 2.61, SD = 0.48). Spiritual growth and stress management had the highest mean score, while nutrition had the lowest. Most demographic variables were not significantly associated with health-promoting behaviors. A weak negative correlation was observed between work experience and health responsibility (r = –0.116, p = 0.049). The regression model explained only 1.6% of the variance and was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: Demographic variables showed limited influence on health-promoting behaviors among hospital employees. The findings suggest that broader organizational and environmental factors may play a more important role in promoting healthy behaviors in workplace settings.
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