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KMID : 0388320140210010029
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2014 Volume.21 No. 1 p.29 ~ p.38
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Factors affecting Cancer Preventive Behavior in Middle-aged People
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Kim Nam-Sun
Lee Kyu-Eun
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to examine factors affecting cancer preventive behavior in middle-aged people.
Method: The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design using convenience sampling. Data collection was done using self-questionnaire with 203 middle-aged people in Seoul and G city. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression with the SPSS Win 20.0 Program.
Results: The mean score of cancer preventive behavior was 3.43±.14 out of 5. Cancer preventive behavior showed a significantly positive correlation with knowledge about cancer (r=.24, p<.001). In the multiple regression analysis, gender, perceived health status and knowledge about cancer were significant predictors and explained 14.5% of cancer preventive behaviors.
Conclusion: Findings of this study allow a comprehensive understanding of cancer preventive behavior and related factors by middle-aged people. However, further study with a larger random sample from various living environment is necessary.
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KEYWORD
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Cancer, Preventive behavior, Knowledge, Health literacy
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