Previous studies have shown that self-efficacy influences cancer survivors' quality of life. As most of the relevant findings are based on Caucasian cancer survivors, whether the same relationship holds among Asian cancer patients and through what mechanism self-efficacy influences quality of life are unclear. This study examined the association between self-efficacy and quality of life among C...

INTRODUCTION The ideal nourishment for the first 12 months of a child's life comes from breastfeeding its mother's milk, and maternal self-efficacy is one factor which affects breastfeeding duration. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy during the first week and sixth-week postpartum. METHODS This descriptive, analytical study was conducted on...

Background: Given the negative impact of cancer on the quality of life, low self-efficacy and self-esteem are common in the patients suffering from cancer. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and self-esteem in these patients.  Methods: This study was descriptive and cross-sectional and was conducted in Ayatollah Khansari Hospital in Arak. The obtained data were...

abstract background: one of important factor in research activity of student is their credence to ability in this area. in addition, professors and lecturers acquaintance about research self-efficacy in student can play important role in researcher students. therefore, the aim at this study is to determinate rate of research self-efficacy among students of isfahan university of medical sciences...

introduction: self-directed learning is originated from adult education which has currently gained a special place in educational systems and is influenced by many variables such as teaching self-efficacy and self-directed learning. this research investigated the relationship of teachers’ teaching with academic self-efficacy and self-directed learning from english language students' perspective...

Principles and concepts of development are reviewed in relation to life-span issues noting the need to consider: development in its social context; timing of experiences; intrinsic and experiential factors; continuities and discontinuities; parallels and differences between normal and abnormal development; heterotypic and homotypic continuities; key life transitions; risk and protective factors...

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a common disease among youngsters and self-efficacy is a crucial factor in these patients. Various variables, including demographic characteristics and disease symptoms, affect self-efficacy. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the relationship between these factors using a clear and comprehensive model. Aim: this s...

the role of self-efficacy and factors of health belief model in dental patients’ brushing and flossing    badri gargari r [1] , salek hadadian n [2]    received : 29 des , 2010 accepted: 13 feb , 2011   abstract:  background & aims: the self-efficacy and the health belief model (hbm) were utilized to understand brushing and flossing self-care in tabriz private dental clinics.  materials & metho...