LOCUS OF CONTROL AND HEALTH PROMOTION BEHAVIORS IN HOUSEWIVE - LEADERS, LA TULPUNA, CAJAMARCA, PERU, 1998

Abstract

The aim of this descriptive research was to study the Health Locus of Control (Infernal, Chance and Other Powerful) in Housewive-leaders using the Multidimensional Scale of Wallston, Wallston and De Vellis, and the Health Promotion Behavior with the scale of Health Promotion Lifestyles from Walker, Sechrist and Pender.
Findings showed up the highest average obtained in the Infernal Health Locus of Control. The 51% of the housewive-leaders had negative Health Promotion Behaviors. Significant differences were found with marital status, family size and schooling related to Infernal Health Locus of Control; and schooling was found significant with other Powerful Health Locus of Control. Health Promotion Behaviors and significant related variables were: Self-actualization with marital status, family size and schooling ; Health Responsibility with marital status and schooling; Stress Management with marital status, occupation and schooling. Pearson Correlation Analysis showed a significant positive relation with the Internal Locus of Control and the Health Responsability and Nutrition, and negative relation with Self-actualization and Interpersonal support. Positive relation was also found with other Powerful Locus of Control and Stress Management.