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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2020.11.12.049

Convergence Study of University Students' Knowledge, Perception, Attitude, and Preventive Behavior toward Particulate Matter  

Kim, Og Son (Division of Nursing Science, Korea Christian University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.11, no.12, 2020 , pp. 49-56 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to identify the level of knowledge, perception, attitude, and preventive behavior toward particulate matter (PM) among university students, as well as to determine factors influencing their PM preventive behaviors. Questionnaires were distributed from December 9 to December 20, 2019, and the data from 180 valid responses were analyzed using SPSS Window 18.0. The scores for knowledge, perception, attitude, and preventive behavior against PM were 62.00 points, 72.33 points, 77.30 points, and 69.02 points, respectively, when converted to a 100-point scale. Regarding the factors influencing preventive behavior, only perception was significant among the assessed factors (p<.001). Therefore, it is suggested that efforts be made to promote preventive behavior related to PM. Furthermore, when developing a program to promote preventive behavior related to particulate matter exposure, it is necessary to consider strategies to improve perception of PM preventive behavior.
Keywords
Particulate matter; Knowledge; Perception; Attitude; Preventive behavior; Convergence;
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