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KMID : 0922320170240010052
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2017 Volume.24 No. 1 p.52 ~ p.60
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Knowledge and Compliance with Cough Etiquette among Elderly in the Community
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Song Min-Sun
Yang Nam-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study sought to identify the relationship between knowledge and compliance with cough etiquette among elders in the community.
Methods: Participants were 186 olders. Data were collected December 2016 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression.
Results: Mean scores for knowledge and compliance relating to cough etiquette were above average. Several factors were related to significant differences in level of knowledge: education level, use of items to cover a cough, Carrying a handkerchief or tissue, daily frequency of hand washing, awareness of cough etiquette, and prior education on cough etiquette. Compliance differed according to use of items to cover a cough, awareness of cough etiquette, and prior education on cough etiquette. Significant correlations were found between knowledge and compliance with cough etiquette. Awareness of cough etiquette and knowledge of cough etiquette were predictors of cough etiquette compliance.
Conclusion: These findings indicate that publicity and education taking into account the characteristics of the elderly are required to improve compliance with cough etiquette among olders. The results of the study can be utilized in health promotional programs for this population.
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KEYWORD
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Cough etiquette , Knowledge , Compliance
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