@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/11332, title = {Assessing Stages of Exercise Behavior Change, Self Efficacy and Decisional Balance in Iranian Nursing and Midwifery Students}, author = {Mahnaz Shafakhah and Marzieh Moattari and Rahelae Sabet Sarvestani}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Regular physical activity contributes positively to physiological and psychological health. This study aimed to identify exercise behavior changes, self efficacy and decisional balance in nursing and midwifery students. This was a cross-sectional study carried out in Iran.300undergraduate nursing and midwifery students participated in this study. Data were collected using a questionnaire including demographic information, exercise stages of change, exercise self efficacy and pros and cons exercise decisional balance. The analysis was performed using the SPSS.A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. }, journal = {International Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences}, volume = {7}, number = {1}, year = {2013}, pages = {43 - 48}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/11332}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/73}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 73, 2013}, }