A Comparison of Health Practices of Canadian and Jordanian Nursing Students

Authors

• Linda Haddad, Jordan University of Science and Technology
• Debbie Kane, University of Windsor
• Dale Rajacich, University of Windsor
• Sheila Cameron, University of Windsor
• Rowaida Al-Ma'aitah, Jordan University of Science and Technology

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare health-promoting practices of Canadian (n = 49) and Jordanian (n = 44) first-year nursing students using the revised Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. Results indicated significant differences between the groups on three subscales: health responsibility, physical activity, and interpersonal relations; however, both groups had similarly low scores. Implications for nurse educators are discussed from both curricular and cross-cultural perspective that focuses on health-promotion activities and programs.

Publication Title

Public Health Nursing

Recommended Citation

Haddad, L., Kane, D., Rajacich, D., Cameron, S., & Al-Ma'aitah, R. (2004). A Comparison of Health Practices of Canadian and Jordanian Nursing Students. Public Health Nursing, 21 (1), 85-90. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1446.2004.21112.x