Correlates of Physical Activity among Korean Navy Personnel: An Ecological Approach.
10.12799/jkachn.2012.23.3.296
- Author:
Mi Young ROH
1
;
Hyeonkyeong LEE
;
Chung Yul LEE
;
Gwang Suk KIM
Author Information
1. Pohang Special Security Medical Cente, Pohang, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Military personnel;
Physical activity
- MeSH:
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Humans;
Military Personnel;
Motor Activity;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2012;23(3):296-306
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to measure the relationships between ecological factors and Navy personnel's physical activity (PA) based on McLeroy's Ecological model. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 184 Navy personnel working in 10 Navyships. A self-reporting questionnaire consisted of measures of intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational and community factors related to Navy personnel's PA. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, chi2-test, t-test, analysis of variance, and hierarchical multiple regression using SPSS/WIN 17.0 programs. RESULTS: Their mean PA level was 2,848.1+/-3,344.5 MET-min/week, and mostly moderate level (50.5%). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that religion, working department, working type, perceived health status and community environment were significant PA correlates. CONCLUSION: Community environmental factors as well as intrapersonal factors were significantly associated with Navy personnel's PA, indicating that community health nurses should expand an approach for individual-level behavioral change to incorporate Navy personnel specific community environmental barriers into PA interventions.
