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KMID : 0607720110220020111
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing
2011 Volume.22 No. 2 p.111 ~ p.120
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A Study on Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs and Health Behaviors among Female College Students
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Min Hye-Jin
Oh Hee-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate osteoporosis knowledge, health beliefs, and influencing factors on health behaviors among female college students.
Methods: Using the Osteoporosis Quiz, the Health belief Scale, and the Health Behavior Questionnaire, data were collected from 314 female college students from 4 universities located in Chungcheong providence.
Results: The mean scores of knowledge and health belief were 12.7±3.81 and 90.9±12.66, respectively. There was a statistically significant correlation between osteoporosis knowledge and health belief (p<.001). Also, a statistically significant correlation was found between health belief and health behavior (p<.001). According to the regression model, knowledge, perceived benefit, perceived barrier, family history of osteoporosis, and health interest explained 6.7% of total variance in health behavior.
Conclusion: Female college students should be taught to be aware of the importance of proper dietary intake and regular exercise as a way to maintain or promote the health of their bones so that they can prevent osteoporosis.
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KEYWORD
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Osteoporosis, Knowledge, Health, Belief, Health behavior
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