Health behaviors basically reflect any activity carried out with measurable intensity, duration and frequency for the purpose of maintenance, restoration or promotion of health. Introduction Studying of health behavior and its determinants is the core component for public health promotion to develop effective health education and health promotion policy and programs. Keywords: Emotional intelligence, Health behavior 1. It also should be included in school curricula to promote health of the future generations. Thus, EI abilities should be taught for public as a target for health promotion through educational programs, campaigns, hotlines. Conclusion and Recommendations: EI is a helpful tool for promotion of positive health behaviors and prevention of risk behaviors. Otherwise, a significant negative correlation was found between substance abuse behaviors and the total EI scale and its two subscales of emotions regulation and emotions perception and expression. Results: A significant positive correlation was found between the total EI and health behavior scales and all of its domains (dietary behavior, personal care/health responsibility, injury and accident prevention and stress management) except smoking and physical exercise. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection: A structured questionnaire for Socio-demographic data, EI scale and health behavior scale. Participants: A simple random sampling technique was used to choose 200 employees. Setting the study was carried out in the main administrative building of Damanhur University. Design: A descriptive correlational research design was utilized. The aim: assess the relationship between EI and health behavior among employees working at Damanhur University/Egypt. It is an essential feature for promotion of positive health behaviors and prevention of negative ones. Self-esteem seems to be a relevant target to intervene on HRB, especially alcohol abuse and physical activity.Trial RegistrationRegistration number: PROSPERO (ID = CRD42017056599).Įmotional Intelligence (EI) is an emerging concept for understanding human behaviors. domain) or in the way to implement validated tools and (2) the definition of HRB.
There was high heterogeneity in (1) the measurement of self-esteem either in the concept measured (global vs. This review points out the need for consensus for the definition of self-esteem and HRB.
Directionality was investigated in a few studies suggesting potential bidirectional effects.Conclusions For alcohol consumption and number of sexual partners, both negative and positive associations have been reported. Most studies reported an association between higher self-esteem and healthier behavior. The PRISMA statements were complied with.ResultsOne hundred fifteen articles were included: 46 on substance use, 35 on sexual behavior, 11 on nutritional habits, 27 on physical activity, and 5 on other HRB. Study eligibility criteria were original articles in peer-reviewed journals, in English observational quantitative studies among college students and investigated the association between self-esteem and HRB.
This search was performed in several databases on 02/02/17. This study aims to provide a systematic review of the associations between health risk behavior and self-esteem among college students.Methods Although self-esteem appears to be a relevant candidate, a clear picture summarizing its multiple links with HRB is lacking to guide clinicians and researchers. Due to their impact on premature mortality and long-term disabilities, a better understanding of health risk behavior (HRB) determinants among college students is crucial in order to build the most appropriate prevention tools.