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KMID : 1159920130140010081
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Korean Journal of Women s Health
2013 Volume.14 No. 1 p.81 ~ p.96
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A study of knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy for preventing falls among long term care facilities’ direct care workers in Korea
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Jung Duk-Yoo
Kim Hye-Jin
Byun Jin-Yee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purposes of this study were to explore knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy for preventing falls and to investigate relations among them for direct care workers working in long-term care facilities.
Method: The study utilized the cross-sectional descriptive correlational design using the survey method. The study subjects were direct care workers, those who were all women. The study scales were composed of a total 45 items measuring demographic characteristics, fall-related knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy for preventing falls. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, and Pearson’s correlation analysis using SPSS WIN 21.0 program.
Results: A total of 160 subjects were included for the analysis. Statistically significant positive relationship was founded between attitude and knowledge(r=.224, p=.006) attitude and efficacy(r=.293, p=<.001).
Conclusion: The findings of this study provide useful information for developing effective fall prevention programs.
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KEYWORD
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falls prevention, knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy
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