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Table 1 Mean weights of items regarding own health in the examined group

From: Perception of health, health behaviours and the use of prophylactic examinations in postmenopausal women

Items

M

SD

Health definition

To be healthy means to me to have all body parts functioning well

1.82

2.06

Feature

To be healthy means to me to be happy most of the time

1.44

1.94

Condition

To be healthy means to me that I do not experience any physical problems

1.43

1.83

Feature

To be healthy means to me that I am not sick, I suffer from flu, cold or indigestion only occasionally

1.30

1.84

Feature

To be healthy means to me that I feel well and happy

0.96

1.58

Condition

To be healthy means to me that I have good social relations with other people

0.89

1.58

Process

To be healthy means to me that I am able to enjoy life

0.86

1.54

Condition

To be healthy means to me that I accept myself and I am aware of my abilities and shortcomings

0.73

1.47

Goal

To be healthy means to me that I am able to solve my problems

0.65

1.35

Process

To be healthy means to me that I have a proper diet

0.55

1.26

Result

To be healthy means to me that I am able to work without tension or stress

0.47

1.18

Process

To be healthy means to me that I need to take medications only occasionally

0.42

1.02

Feature

To be healthy means to me that I need to make doctor’s appointments hardly ever

0.41

1.08

Feature

To be healthy means to me that I devote enough time to relax and sleep

0.38

1.04

Result

To be healthy means to me that I am able to adapt well to changes in my life

0.35

1.03

Process

To be healthy means to me that my body weight is correct

0.34

0.94

Result

To be healthy means to me that I have a good mood

0.34

0.91

Feature

To be healthy means to me that I do not smoke

0.28

1.02

Result

To be healthy means to that I have a job and diverse interests

0.26

0.88

Result

To be healthy means to me to have healthy eyes, hair and skin

0.21

0.79

Feature

To be healthy means to me that I am responsible

0.21

0.85

Goal

To be healthy means to me that I can control my feeling and desires

0.10

0.55

Process

To be healthy means to me that I will live to my old age

0.08

0.47

Goal

To be healthy means to me that I drink alcohol only occasionally or never

0.07

0.48

Result

  1. M mean/ average, SD standard deviation