The association between health-promoting lifestyle profile and chronic diseases with self-efficacy in performing health behaviors among Iranian elderly: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Introduction: Health-promoting lifestyle profile (HPLP) includes behaviors that prevent diseases and promote health. Self-efficacy is one of the most important factors that affect adopting a healthy lifestyle. This study was conducted to investigate the association between HPLP and chronic diseases with self-efficacy in performing health behaviors among the elderly living in Shiraz.