A Study on Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs and Health Behaviors among Female College Students
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 111-120, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to investigate osteoporosis knowledge, health beliefs, and influencing factors on health behaviors among female college students.METHODS:
Using the Osteoporosis Quiz, the Health belief Scale, and the Health Behavior Questionnaire, data were collected from 314 female college students from 4 universities located in Chungcheong providence.RESULTS:
The mean scores of knowledge and health belief were 12.7+/-3.81 and 90.9+/-12.66, respectively. There was a statistically significant correlation between osteoporosis knowledge and health belief (p<.001). Also, a statistically significant correlation was found between health belief and health behavior (p<.001). According to the regression model, knowledge, perceived benefit, perceived barrier, family history of osteoporosis, and health interest explained 6.7% of total variance in health behavior.CONCLUSION:
Female college students should be taught to be aware of the importance of proper dietary intake and regular exercise as a way to maintain or promote the health of their bones so that they can prevent osteoporosis.
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Asunto principal:
Osteoporosis
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Conductas Relacionadas con la Salud
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Año:
2011
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