Research Article

Examination of obese individuals' health belief attitudes towards exercise according to variables

Volume: 8 Number: 4 July 30, 2025
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Examination of obese individuals' health belief attitudes towards exercise according to variables

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the health belief attitudes of obese individuals towards exercise within the framework of various demographic variables and to reveal how these attitudes differ according to the variables. Methods: The study was conducted on 1384 individuals living in Kırıkkale province and diagnosed with obesity. The quantitative research method was used in the study, and in order to collect data, a personal information form including gender, age, height, weight, marital status, smoking, alcohol use, chronic disease status, and the Health Beliefs Towards Exercise Attitude Scale were used. The scale consists of a total of 20 items and three factors (health development, cognitive health, and continuity) and does not contain any items that need to be reverse coded. The Cronbach alpha value of the scale is 0.943. Parametric tests were used to analyze the data to determine the differences between groups. Results: The results of the analysis revealed that women had more positive health beliefs towards exercise than men. In addition, the health belief attitudes of married individuals were generally stronger than those of single individuals. Participants who did not smoke or drink alcohol were found to have higher levels of health beliefs about exercise. Interestingly, men and singles scored higher on the “continuity” dimension than other groups, indicating that their motivation to continue exercising was stronger. These findings suggest that exercise attitudes among obese individuals may differ according to demographic characteristics. Conclusion: The findings of the study emphasize that strengthening health beliefs is critical for improving exercise habits in obese individuals. Considering that attitudes and beliefs towards exercise are influenced by factors such as gender, marital status, and habits, it is necessary to plan interventions that are individualized and sensitive to demographic characteristics. These results may provide guidance for health professionals, exercise experts, and policymakers in making obesity management and exercise programs more effective.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physical Activity and Health

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 30, 2025

Submission Date

May 28, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 4

APA
Uğurlu, D., & Yapıcı, H. (2025). Examination of obese individuals’ health belief attitudes towards exercise according to variables. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, 8(4), 663-668. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1708403
AMA
1.Uğurlu D, Yapıcı H. Examination of obese individuals’ health belief attitudes towards exercise according to variables. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2025;8(4):663-668. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1708403
Chicago
Uğurlu, Döndü, and Hakan Yapıcı. 2025. “Examination of Obese Individuals’ Health Belief Attitudes towards Exercise According to Variables”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 8 (4): 663-68. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1708403.
EndNote
Uğurlu D, Yapıcı H (July 1, 2025) Examination of obese individuals’ health belief attitudes towards exercise according to variables. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 8 4 663–668.
IEEE
[1]D. Uğurlu and H. Yapıcı, “Examination of obese individuals’ health belief attitudes towards exercise according to variables”, J Health Sci Med / JHSM, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 663–668, July 2025, doi: 10.32322/jhsm.1708403.
ISNAD
Uğurlu, Döndü - Yapıcı, Hakan. “Examination of Obese Individuals’ Health Belief Attitudes towards Exercise According to Variables”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 8/4 (July 1, 2025): 663-668. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1708403.
JAMA
1.Uğurlu D, Yapıcı H. Examination of obese individuals’ health belief attitudes towards exercise according to variables. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2025;8:663–668.
MLA
Uğurlu, Döndü, and Hakan Yapıcı. “Examination of Obese Individuals’ Health Belief Attitudes towards Exercise According to Variables”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, vol. 8, no. 4, July 2025, pp. 663-8, doi:10.32322/jhsm.1708403.
Vancouver
1.Döndü Uğurlu, Hakan Yapıcı. Examination of obese individuals’ health belief attitudes towards exercise according to variables. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2025 Jul. 1;8(4):663-8. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1708403

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