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Model development of healthy‐lifestyle behaviors for rural Muslim Indonesians with hypertension: A qualitative study
Author(s) -
Mizutani Mayumi,
Tashiro Junko,
Sugiarto Heri,
Yulaikhah Lily,
Carbun Riyanto
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
nursing and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.563
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1442-2018
pISSN - 1441-0745
DOI - 10.1111/nhs.12212
Subject(s) - qualitative research , social support , medicine , health promotion , competence (human resources) , psychology , gerontology , community health , nursing , social psychology , public health , social science , sociology
Hypertension is a significant health issue in I ndonesia. Health professionals in a rural district of W est J ava identified hypertension as a priority health issue. In this study, we describe healthy‐lifestyle behaviors as perceived by the district's middle‐aged Muslims with hypertension. A qualitative case‐study design was used. Twelve married couples, directly or indirectly impacted by hypertension, and who visited community health centers, were purposively recruited. Semistructured interviews provided data that were systematically analyzed for categories and subcategories. Categories of healthy‐lifestyle behaviors currently practiced were eating behavior, physical activity, resting, not smoking, managing stress, seeking health information, seeking health care, caring other people, and fulfilling an obligation to God. Categories of reasons for practicing healthy‐lifestyle behaviors were behavioral beliefs, competence, religious support, prior experience, social support, and health system support. Categories for not practicing healthy‐lifestyle behaviors were personal, social, and environmental barriers. To achieve healthy‐lifestyle behaviors changes, it is essential for rural middle‐aged Muslim individuals to be supported by reinforcing their positive reasons and to address their negative reasons to practice healthy‐lifestyle behaviors.