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Correlation between Self-efficacy/ Exercise and Health Risk Factors in exercisers and non-exercisers.

Background and Aim : Increasing regular exercise and physical activity in adult is an important target for preventive medicine. Health behaviors such as exercise are reducing health risk factors but self-efficacy is increasingly used as a predictor of health behavior. This study was examined to survey correlation between self-efficacy, exercise and health risk factors in exercisers and non-exerciser. Materials and Methods : This investigation utilized a descriptive correlative design in order to examine the relationship between self-efficacy, exercise and health risk factors in exercisers and non-exercisers. Data was collected by Exercise self-efficacy Scale, General self-efficacy Scale, Health Risk Factors questionnaire and Para clinic tests, measuring BP & BMI from 120 persons who were selected randomly and included 2 groups. The group 1 (exercisers) (n = 60) were exercising in morning for 30 minutes in day three times per week and group2 (n=60) less than them. Results : Result of this study revealed a positive relationship between exercise, self-efficacy and exercise training (p=0.01) but between general self-efficacy and exercise, self-efficacy and health risk factors werenʹt correlated.(p=0.08). Conclusion : According to Findings of this study, managers of education and exercise with appropriate plans can help to develop exercise and physical activity in the society.Nurses according to findings of this study can help the patients for improving exercise and physical activity as a preventive care way .