The influence of engagement with inspirational literature, health consciousness, and self-efficacy on health promotion during the pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a significant global challenge, exerting considerable pressure on healthcare systems due to its rapid spread. This study aims to enhance health-promoting behaviors in response to the pandemic's threats. The research investigated factors influencing health promotion among university students by utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM). The constructed SEM was grounded in health promotion theory and incorporated three external variables to address its limitations: health consciousness, self-efficacy, and engagement with inspirational literature. Empirical validation confirmed that the model achieves adequate discriminant and convergent validity, and the overall fit is robust. All proposed hypotheses were confirmed. The study's importance lies in its examination of how reading inspirational literature affects health promotion, particularly through the engagement of university students with such material.