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KMID : 0922320180250010005
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2018 Volume.25 No. 1 p.5 ~ p.14
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Health Belief, Social Support, and Health-Promoting Behaviors of Korean International Students Studying in the United States
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Jeong Yeon-Hee
Song Min-Sun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide basic data for the development of a health care program to maintain and promote the health of Korean international students.
Methods: Participants were 180 Korean students studying at one US state university. Data collection was conducted from January 23 to April 23, 2017. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics: t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 22.0 program.
Results: The mean score on health beliefs was 3.49±0.39, and the mean social support score was 2.96±0.54. The mean health-promoting behavior score was 2.80±0.37. Health-promoting behaviors had a statistically significant positive correlation with health beliefs and social support. Additionally, perceived health status, perceived barriers, perceived benefits, cues to action, and social support were related to health-promoting behaviors among Korean students. These five variables explained 47.6% of health-promoting behavior.
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that higher health beliefs and social support of Korean international students resulted in better health-promoting behaviors. Additionally, the findings suggested that the health of Korean international students could be maintained and promoted through the development of systematic and practical programs to secure social support.
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KEYWORD
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Student, Belief, Social support, Health promotion
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