Checking if a Health Quiz Works for Honduran Students

Researchers wanted to see if a health behavior survey, called the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II), works well for university students in Honduras. This survey is used a lot around the world to check how people take care of their health. But, no one had really tested if it makes sense for students in Honduras before.

Key Findings

• Reliability and Validity: They checked if the survey is reliable and if it measures what it says it does.
• Demographic Consistency: They wanted to know if the results are the same no matter the student's age, gender, or where they are from.
• Quality of Life: They looked at how the survey results relate to the students' quality of life.

Why This Matters

Honduras is a lower-middle-income country. Many surveys are made for wealthier countries. So, it's not always clear if they work the same way in different places. If the HPLP-II works well in Honduras, it could help researchers and health workers understand how to support students there.

Cultural Considerations

It's not just about translating words. The survey also needs to make sense in the local culture. For example, what's considered a healthy habit in one place might be different in another. So, this study is a step towards making sure the survey is fair and useful for Honduran students.