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http://dx.doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2014.21.1.29

Factors affecting Cancer Preventive Behavior in Middle-aged People  

Kim, Nam Sun (Kwangdong University)
Lee, Kyu Eun (Kwangdong University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing / v.21, no.1, 2014 , pp. 29-38 More about this Journal
Abstract
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 $3.43{\pm}.14$ 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.
Keywords
Cancer; Preventive behavior; Knowledge; Health literacy;
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