Factors Influencing Practices of Health Behavior for Cancer Prevention in University Students.
10.5388/aon.2014.14.2.109
- Author:
Youn Na LEE
1
;
In Soo KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
University Students;
Cancer Prevention;
Health Behavior
- MeSH:
Education;
Health Behavior*;
Humans;
Insurance Benefits
- From:Asian Oncology Nursing
2014;14(2):109-118
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing practices of health behavior for cancer prevention in university students. METHODS: Data were collected by questionnaires from 332 university students in J city. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Scheffes test, and stepwise multiple regression analysis were performed with SPSS/WIN 21.0. RESULTS: The mean score of practices of health behavior for cancer prevention was 3.18+/-.41. Significant factors that affect practices of health behavior for cancer prevention in university students were self-efficacy, perceived benefits, health status, activity related affect, exercise, family's economic status, and the fear of cancer. These variables explained 31.7% of practices of health behavior for cancer prevention. CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that the level of practices of health behavior is not sufficient for cancer prevention among university students. Therefore it is necessary to develop a tailored education program to improve the practices of health behavior for cancer prevention in university students. It is also suggested that the education be focused on self-efficacy, perceived benefits and activity related affect.
