A preliminary study of a healthy-lifestyle-promoting program for nursing students in Taiwan

J Nurs Educ. 2005 Dec;44(12):563-5. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20051201-06.

Abstract

This pilot study evaluated the effects of a healthy-lifestyle-promoting program, taught as part of an undergraduate community health nursing course, on the physical fitness and health choices of 42 Taiwanese nursing students. A convenience sample provided quantitative indexes of physical fitness and lifestyle before and after the course. Qualitative data, in the form of student diaries, were also analyzed. The findings indicated a positive change in physical fitness, exercise, and nutrition as a result of the program. Including lifestyle programs in nursing education may help promote the long-term health of future nurses who will serve as positive patient role models.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anthropometry
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Community Health Nursing / education*
  • Diet
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / organization & administration*
  • Exercise Test
  • Female
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Nursing Education Research
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Physical Fitness
  • Pilot Projects
  • Program Evaluation
  • Qualitative Research
  • Self Care* / methods
  • Self Care* / psychology
  • Students, Nursing / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Taiwan