Factors affecting Cancer Preventive Behavior in Middle-aged People.
- Author:
Nam Sun KIM
1
;
Kyu Eun LEE
Author Information
1. Kwangdong University, Korea. lke@kd.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cancer;
Preventive behavior;
Knowledge;
Health literacy
- MeSH:
Data Collection;
Health Literacy;
Research Design;
Seoul
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2014;21(1):29-38
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to examine factors affecting cancer preventive behavior in middle-aged people. METHOD: The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design using convenience sampling. Data collection was done using self-questionnaire with 203 middle-aged people in Seoul and G city. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression with the SPSS Win 20.0 Program. RESULTS: The mean score of cancer preventive behavior was 3.43+/-.14 out of 5. Cancer preventive behavior showed a significantly positive correlation with knowledge about cancer (r=.24, p<.001). In the multiple regression analysis, gender, perceived health status and knowledge about cancer were significant predictors and explained 14.5% of cancer preventive behaviors. CONCLUSION: Findings of this study allow a comprehensive understanding of cancer preventive behavior and related factors by middle-aged people. However, further study with a larger random sample from various living environment is necessary.
