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http://dx.doi.org/10.7587/kjrehn.2013.63

Factors Affecting the Preventive Behavior of Cardiocerebrovascular Disease in Blue Color Workers  

Lee, Young Ok (Kyungpook National University Medical Center)
Choi, Yeon Hee (College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University)
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The Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing / v.16, no.1, 2013 , pp. 63-70 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate blue color workers' knowledge and attitudes about cardiocerebrovascular disease, and these influence on their preventive health behavior. Methods: Data were collected from 235 blue color workers using questionnaire in 'H' city. Data were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 17.0 version. Results: Health behaviors for preventing cardiocerebrovascular disease were correlated positively with knowledge about cardiocerebrovascular disease. In addition, preventive behaviors for cardiocerebrovascular disease was influenced by marital status, monthly income, past history of cardiocerebrovascular disease, and knowledge about cardiovascular disease. Conclusion: Knowledge about cardiocerebrovascular disease has an effect on preventive behaviors regarding cardiocerebrovascular disease. For preventing cardiocerebrovascular disease, national campaign and health education program in each industry need to be built.
Keywords
Worker; Cardiovascular disease; Health knowledge; Attitudes; Practice;
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