A causal relationship model of the positive health behavior process in people with HIV

Abstract

The objective of this research was to develop and examine the conceptual framework in creating a causal relationship model of the positive health behavior process in people with HIV. It was a quantitative method. Key informants were 330 people with HIV that were purposively randomized. Descriptive statistics were used in correlation analysis and consistency checks of the model with empirical data through LISREL program. The results of the research found that positive health behaviors were directly influenced by supporting factors and critical reflection (Yonisomanasikara). The influence size was .67 and .70 with statistical significance at the level of .01 respectively. The conceptual framework was indirectly influenced by the confidence and faith through critical reflection with the influence size of .23 that was statistically significant at the level of .01.