Korean J Rehabil Nurs.
2013 Jun;16(1):63-70.
Factors Affecting the Preventive Behavior of Cardiocerebrovascular Disease in Blue Color Workers
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- 1Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Chilgok, Korea.
- 2College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea. yeonheechoi@naver.com
Abstract
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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.
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