Exploratory factor analysis of items for evaluating healthy lifestyles related to mental health among undergraduate students

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Malaysian Family Physician Pub Date : 2023-10-21 DOI:10.51866/oa.448

Zarizi Ab Rahman, Badrul Isa, Mohd Sazili Shahibi, Muhammad Irsyad Mansor

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Introduction: A healthy lifestyle is pivotal for improving mental health. As the concept of a healthy lifestyle is comprehensive, there is a need to prioritise components related to mental health in planning proper mental health interventions. In this regard, physical activity, diet, sleep quality, substance abuse and social support have been identified to enhance mental health. It is necessary to develop a valid scale for assessing healthy lifestyles related to mental health. Thus, this study aimed to adapt and validate an existing scale to evaluate healthy lifestyles related to mental health. Methods: This study included 177 (men: n=73, women: n=104) participants from University Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor. The data were presented using descriptive statistics and subjected to an exploratory factor analysis. Results: The 22 scale items evaluated were valid and reliable in assessing the five components of healthy lifestyles related to mental health. The total variance explained for measuring the construct was 68.610%. The Cronbach’s alpha value for the five components ranged from 0.784 to 0.903. Conclusion: The adapted scale is acceptable and reliable in evaluating healthy lifestyles related to mental health within the target population. Thus, it can be used to assess significant components of healthy lifestyles to promote mental health. Accordingly, relevant authorities can formulate the best strategies to enhance mental health.

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大学生健康生活方式与心理健康相关评价项目的探索性因子分析

健康的生活方式对改善心理健康至关重要。由于健康生活方式的概念是全面的，在规划适当的心理健康干预措施时，有必要优先考虑与心理健康有关的组成部分。在这方面，已经确定了身体活动、饮食、睡眠质量、药物滥用和社会支持，以加强心理健康。有必要制定一个有效的量表来评估与心理健康相关的健康生活方式。因此，本研究旨在调整和验证现有的量表来评估与心理健康相关的健康生活方式。方法:本研究纳入来自雪兰莪州punak Alam市玛拉理工大学的177名参与者(男性73人，女性104人)。数据采用描述性统计并进行探索性因素分析。结果:所评估的22个量表项目在评估与心理健康相关的健康生活方式的五个组成部分方面是有效和可靠的。测量结构的总方差解释为68.610%。五个成分的Cronbach’s alpha值在0.784 ~ 0.903之间。结论:所编制的健康生活方式量表在评价目标人群中与心理健康相关的健康生活方式方面是可接受和可靠的。因此，它可以用来评估健康生活方式的重要组成部分，以促进心理健康。因此，有关当局可以制定最佳战略，以加强心理健康。

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Malaysian Family Physician Medicine-Family Practice

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1.20

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24 weeks

期刊介绍： The Malaysian Family Physician is the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia. It is published three times a year. Circulation: The journal is distributed free of charge to all members of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia. Complimentary copies are also sent to other organizations that are members of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA).