J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2014 Feb;21(1):29-38.

Factors affecting Cancer Preventive Behavior in Middle-aged People

• Kim NS
• Lee KE

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to examine factors affecting cancer preventive behavior in middle-aged people. METHOD: The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design using convenience sampling. Data collection was done using self-questionnaire with 203 middle-aged people in Seoul and G city. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression with the SPSS Win 20.0 Program.
RESULTS
The mean score of cancer preventive behavior was 3.43+/-.14 out of 5. Cancer preventive behavior showed a significantly positive correlation with knowledge about cancer (r=.24, p<.001). In the multiple regression analysis, gender, perceived health status and knowledge about cancer were significant predictors and explained 14.5% of cancer preventive behaviors.
CONCLUSION
Findings of this study allow a comprehensive understanding of cancer preventive behavior and related factors by middle-aged people. However, further study with a larger random sample from various living environment is necessary.

Keyword

Cancer; Preventive behavior; Knowledge; Health literacy

MeSH Terms

Data Collection
Health Literacy
Research Design
Seoul