Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile (HPLP) II and associated factors among civil servants in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Health Promotion has taken the center stage as a cost-effective means to reduce the rising burden of Non – communicable diseases.
Objectives: This study aimed at assessing the health promoting lifestyle profile and associated factors among civil servants in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria.
Design: This was a descriptive cross – sectional study.
Setting: The study was conducted at the secretariat complex of Enugu State government.
Subjects: The study participants included 390 civil servants in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria selected using multistage sampling technique.
Results: The mean age of respondents was 37.85 ± 10.06 years. The total HPLP II mean score was 127.65 ± 15.36 and 97.4% had good profile. Among the subscales, spiritual growth had the highest mean score, 24.68 ± 3.61 and 97.9% had good profile. Associated factors statistically significantly predicted overall HPLP II, F(12,377) = 4.367, P < 0.0001, R² = 0.122, health responsibility, F(12,377) = 2.176, P = 0.012, R² = 0.065, spiritual growth, F(12,377) = 3.578, P < 0.0001, R² = 0.102, physical activity, F(12,377) = 3.850, P < 0.0001, R² = 0.109, interpersonal relationship, F(12,377) = 4.675, P < 0.0001, R² = 0.130, nutrition, F(12,377) = 4.016, P < 0.0001, R² = 0.113, except stress, F(12,377) = 1.759, P = 0.053, R² = 0.053.
Conclusion: Most civil servants had good HPLP II with high mean scores. There was significant association with socio – economic and behavioural factors. Health Promotion Interventions should be sustained by promoting good socio – economic and behavioral lifestyle.