Relationship Between Health-Promoting Behaviors and Health Locus of Control in Women with Breast Cancer: The Mediating Role of Cancer Self-Efficacy

Document Type : Research Article

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Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

Background: Women diagnosed with breast cancer may be more inclined to take preventive measures if they believe they have control over their health. This study explored the mediating influence of cancer self-efficacy in the association between health locus of control (HLC) and health-promoting behaviors in women with breast cancer.
Method: In this descriptive-correlational study, a purposive sampling method was employed to select 282 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Ahvaz, Iran, between November 2021 and June 2022. Participants were requested to complete the Health- Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II), Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale (MHLC), and Cancer Behavior Inventory (CBI). The data was then analyzed using path analysis conducted with SPSS Amos version 25.
Results: The results indicated a significant correlation between cancer self-efficacy and health-promoting behaviors among women with breast cancer (P=0.001). A significant correlation was also between health-promoting behaviors and HLC in women (P=0.001). According to the results, the mediating role of cancer self-efficacy in the relationship between HLC and healthpromoting behaviors was significant in women with breast cancer (P=0.001).
Conclusion: Consequently, the research model exhibited a satisfactory fit. This study’s findings highlighted the influence of cancer self-efficacy in facilitating the impact of HLC on enhancing health-promoting behaviors in women with breast cancer.

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How to Cite: Etemadi Asl A, Bavi S, Johari Fard R. Relationship Between Health-Promoting Behaviors and Health Locus of Control in Women with Breast Cancer: The Mediating Role of Cancer Self-Efficacy. Women. Health. Bull. 2023;10(4):2-10. doi: 10.30476/WHB.2023.99788.1242.

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Women’s Health Bulletin
Volume 10, Issue 4 - Serial Number 39
October 2023
Pages 215-223

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