Health-related behaviors, social support, and community morale.
Int J Behav Med
; 5(2): 166-82, 1998.
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ABSTRACT
The relation among health behaviors, social support, and community morale--attitudes toward one's community, such as attachment and social participation--was examined in 597 adults living in a Japanese community. Logistic models revealed that strong spousal support was related to reduced alcohol drinking and enhanced family support was related to a reduction in smoking. The support of friends was positively associated with the frequency of alcohol drinking by men. Among women, family support was positively related to the frequency of consuming Japanese-style food. Community morale was positively associated with consuming Japanese-style side dishes and negatively associated with alcohol consumption. The results indicate that there are varied associations between social relationships and health-related behavior and that these associations are gender-related. Knowing the specific associations between an individual's social relationships and his or her health-related behavior will he helpful for community-based intervention.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Behav Med
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Japón