Asian Oncol Nurs.  2014 Jun;14(2):109-118. 10.5388/aon.2014.14.2.109.

Factors Influencing Practices of Health Behavior for Cancer Prevention in University Students

• Lee YN
• Kwon IS

• KMID: 2269465
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5388/aon.2014.14.2.109

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing practices of health behavior for cancer prevention in university students.
METHODS
Data were collected by questionnaires from 332 university students in J city. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Scheffes test, and stepwise multiple regression analysis were performed with SPSS/WIN 21.0.
RESULTS
The mean score of practices of health behavior for cancer prevention was 3.18+/-.41. Significant factors that affect practices of health behavior for cancer prevention in university students were self-efficacy, perceived benefits, health status, activity related affect, exercise, family's economic status, and the fear of cancer. These variables explained 31.7% of practices of health behavior for cancer prevention.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study indicate that the level of practices of health behavior is not sufficient for cancer prevention among university students. Therefore it is necessary to develop a tailored education program to improve the practices of health behavior for cancer prevention in university students. It is also suggested that the education be focused on self-efficacy, perceived benefits and activity related affect.

Keyword

University Students; Cancer Prevention; Health Behavior

MeSH Terms

Education
Health Behavior*
Humans
Insurance Benefits

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