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Relationship Between Dietary Self-Efficacy and Religiosity Among Seventh-Day Adventists in Peru
Author(s)
Brañes-Ruiz, Digna E
Nunura-Figueroa, Pedro R
Chávez-Hernández, Treisy C
Bautista-Mayuri, Vasthy A
Santisteban-Murga, Luz NR
Baquedano-Santana, Laura E
National University of San Marcos
Date Issued
1 de febrero de 2022
Type
Article
Volume
Volume 15
Series/Report No.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Start Page
259
End Page
269
ISSN
1178-2390
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Most of the studies involving members of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SDA) have been conducted in the United States and Canada. AIM: The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between dietary self-efficacy and religiosity among SDA members in Peru. METHODS: In this online cross-sectional study, 403 participants aged 18 to 59 years selected by convenience were included. The data collected included sociodemographic information. In addition, the Dietary Self-Efficacy Scale (DIET-SE) and the Duke University Index of Religion (DUREL) were administered. A correlation analysis was performed and multiple linear regression was used to examine the association between religiosity, dietary self-efficacy, and sociodemographic variables. RESULTS: Dietary self-efficacy was significantly negatively correlated with all dimensions of religiosity, ie, organized religious activities (ORA), non-organized religious activities (NORA), and intrinsic religiosity (IR). In addition, participants had high dietary self-efficacy and religiosity. CONCLUSION: Although religiosity dimensions did not significantly predict dietary self-efficacy, however, the non-organized religious activities dimension was the strongest predictor of dietary self-efficacy among Adventists in Peru. The present study will serve as a basis for future research to further investigate the potential positive effect of religiosity on the improvement a healthy diet and possible changes in the physical and mental health of the population.