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Nurse Media Journal of Nursing
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ISSN : 24068799     EISSN : 20877811     DOI : https://doi.org/10.14710/nmjn
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Nurse Media Journal of Nursing (e-ISSN: 2406-8799, p-ISSN: 2087-7811) is an international journal that provides a forum for publishing the scientific works of nurse practitioners, academics, and researchers. The focus and scopes of the journal include adult nursing, emergency nursing, gerontological nursing, community nursing, mental health nursing, pediatric nursing, maternity nursing, nursing leadership and management, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in nursing, and education in nursing. The journal is published regularly in June and December every year. Starting 2020, the journal will publish three issues each year, that is in April, August, and December
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Health-Promoting Behaviors and Their Predictors Among Nurses in Saudi Arabia Nashi Alreshidi; Afaf Mufadhi Alrimali
Nurse Media Journal of Nursing Vol 16, No 1 (2026): (April 2026) [In Progress]
Publisher : Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/nmjn.v16i1.72960

Abstract

Background: Nurses fulfill a critical dual role as both caregivers and health promoters; however, their own health-promoting behaviors (HPBs) frequently receive inadequate attention. These behaviors significantly influence nurses’ personal well-being, professional credibility, and willingness to advocate for healthy lifestyles among patients. In Saudi Arabia, empirical evidence regarding HPB levels and their demographic and occupational predictors among clinical nurses remains scarce, hindering the design of targeted wellness interventions.Purpose: This study evaluated the levels of HPB among clinical nurses in Saudi Arabia and identified significant demographic and occupational predictors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 233 clinical nurses from 16 public hospitals using convenience sampling. Data were collected through an online, self-administered questionnaire that incorporated the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) and items assessing perceived health status and sociodemographic characteristics. Data normality was assessed using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk tests. In addition to bivariate analyses (t-tests and ANOVA), multiple linear regression was performed to identify independent predictors while controlling for confounders.Results: The overall mean HPLP-II score was 2.46 ± 0.46, reflecting a moderate level of engagement in HPBs. Spiritual growth and interpersonal relations were the highest-scoring domains, whereas physical activity was the lowest. The regression model explained 24% of the variance (R² = 0.24). Multivariable analysis identified perceived health status (p < 0.001) and supervisory job titles (p = 0.046) as the only significant independent predictors of higher HPB scores. No other demographic or occupational characteristics were significant.Conclusion: Clinical nurses demonstrated a moderate level of HPBs, primarily driven by their perceived health status and occupational role. Strengthening nurses’ health perceptions through structured wellness initiatives, supported by nursing leadership, may enhance behavioral engagement and reinforce their effectiveness as health advocates.