Senior citizens - perceived health self-efficacy and information barriers
by Ágústa Pálsdóttir; Sigríður Björk Einarsdóttir
International Journal of Telemedicine and Clinical Practices (IJTMCP), Vol. 2, No. 4, 2017

Abstract: The perceived health self-efficacy beliefs and perceived information barriers, among people aged 60 years and older, were examined. The data was gathered by a questionnaire survey in 2012. Total number of participants was 176. The self-efficacy beliefs were measured by the Perceived Health Competence Scale (PHCS). A scale of 13 statements was used to measure information. Difference across the age groups, as well as the effects of sex and education were examined. The results indicate that seniors with primary education need support to enhance their self-efficacy beliefs. Seniors with secondary or university education have a positive view on their abilities to control their own health, but experience information barriers that can impact their options to enhance their knowledge of healthy behaviour.

Online publication date: Mon, 21-May-2018

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