Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2016 Nov;25(4):362-372. 10.5807/kjohn.2016.25.4.362.

Cvd-related Knowledge, Perception, Belief And Prevention Behaviors Of Korean Blue-collar Workers: Needs Assessment For Developing The Intervention Program through Qualitative Approach

• Hwang WJ
• Park Y

• KMID: 2387900
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2016.25.4.362

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study intended to grasp real context of Cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related factors of Korean blue-collar workers, especially CVD-related knowledge, perception, beliefs, benefits and barriers of behaviors according to the health belief model.
METHODS
We interviewed twenty two workers working in two small-sized companies and performed two series of focus group interviews. Data were analyzed by deductive content analysis approach based on Elo & Kyngäs.
RESULTS
Excepting participants who have CVD risk factors, most participants had lower level of CVD risk perception. The level of CVD knowledge was low but there was difference by gender. CVD-related beliefs were "˜fatal disease', "˜caused by lifestyle' and "˜difficult to prevent by themselves'. The risk reduction behaviors were motivated by current or family history of hypertension. But there were barriers to interfere practice of preventive behaviors such as poor quality of food provided by cafeteria in the workplace, frequent overtime, victim mentality as one of vulnerable social group, housework and financial burden, lack of facilities for rest and physical activity in the workplace.
CONCLUSION
To develop intervention for reducing CVD risks in Korean blue-collar workers, we need to focus on improving CVD knowledge and perception and modifying work-related environments such as low quality of food and lack of facilities for rest and physical activity in the workplace.

Keyword

Cardiovascular disease (CVD); workers; content analysis; need assessment; CVD-related perception

MeSH Terms

Cardiovascular Diseases
Focus Groups
Hand Strength
Housekeeping
Humans
Hypertension
Motor Activity
Needs Assessment*
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior