In this study, nontraditional nursi

In this study, nontraditional nursing students reported having more perceived barriers to health-promotion activities than their traditional counterparts. Previous studies suggest that perceived barriers to health promotion are significantly associated
with health-promoting behaviors (Becker, Stuifbergen, Oh, & Hall, 1993; Smith & Bashore, 2006). The more frequently participants experienced self-perceived barriers to health promotion, the less likely they were to participate in health-promoting activities. The most frequently experienced barriers for nontraditional nursing students were lack of time, interference with other responsibilities, and a feeling of being tired. One explanation for the low level of health-promoting behaviors practiced by nontraditional students is the number of perceived barriers associated with family responsibilities, employment, and commitments to current health habits.