The effects of an occupational health promotion program for Hispanic older adults
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor's Name
Gail A. Hills
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Paulette Johnson
Third Advisor's Name
Alma Abdel-Moty
Date of Defense
11-19-2003
Abstract
This pilot study examined the effects of a program designed for Hispanic older adults to promote wellness and a health promoting lifestyle. Pre and post-tests were administered using the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) to all participants in the experimental group (n=25) and in the control group (n=19). The experimental group participated in a 16 session health and wellness program that included lectures, activities, and discussions in the areas of health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, spiritual growth, interpersonal relations, and stress management. Participants in the program significantly improved their overall HPLP-II score, p < .001, as well as each of the HPLP-II areas. Participants in the program scored significantly higher than the control group on the overall HPLP-II score, p < .001, and in each of the HPLP-II areas. Health perception, although not significantly related to engagement in wellness and a health promoting lifestyle for participants in this study, was in the expected direction rs = 0.28, p = 0.062. Results indicate a culturally-relevant occupational health promotion program can improve wellness and a health promoting lifestyle for Hispanic older adults.
Identifier
FI15101513
Recommended Citation
Garcia, Ana Carolina, "The effects of an occupational health promotion program for Hispanic older adults" (2003). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3867.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3867
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