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KMID : 0858820090260010027
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2009 Volume.26 No. 1 p.27 ~ p.37
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Knowledge, Self-Efficacy and Compliance on Breast Self Examination among Female College Students in Gyeonggi Province
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Yang Nam-Young
Moon Sun-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was conducted to identify the relationship among knowledge, self-efficacy and compliance behavior on breast self examination(BSE) of female college students’.
Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with a convenient sample of 499 female college student. Surveyed data collected from May to August 2008 were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression.
Results: The mean score of knowledge and self-efficacy concerning BSE was low, and compliance was high. The levels of knowledge, self-efficacy and compliance were differed significantly by experience of thinking about breast cancer, perceived susceptibility of breast cancer, experience of meeting with breast cancer patient, and educational experience of BSE. Significant correlations were found between knowledge and compliance, knowledge and compliance, knowledge and self-efficacy. Knowledge and self-efficacy were a powerful predictor of compliance.
Conclusion: Focus on perceived knowledge, self-efficacy about breast self examination(BSE) of female college students may be beneficial to improve compliance, and should be reflected in the development of effective BSE education program.
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KEYWORD
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Breast Self Examination, Knowledge, Compliance, Self-efficacy
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