Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2013;15(3):277-285.
노인의 건강지각과 건강관심도 및 건강증진행위
하주영·최은영
Health Perception, Health Concern, and Health Promotion Behavior of the Elders
Ha, Ju Young · Choi, Eun Young
Abstract
Purpose This study was conducted to identify the determinants influencing health promotion behavior of elders.
Methods Participants were 113 elders who resided in 5 administrative regions of B city. Data were collected from
December 1, 2012 to January 14, 2013 using a questionnaire consisting of questions about health perception,
health concern, and health promotion behavior. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA,
Scheffe? test, Pearson correlation, and stepwise multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 18.0. Results There were
statistically significant differences in health perception by gender, age, education, marital status, and living status.
There were statistically significant differences in health concern by gender, and education. Health perception and
health promotion behavior (r=0.33, p<.001), and health concern and health promotion behavior (r=0.68, p<.001)
were positively correlated. Factors influencing health promotion behavior explained 40.9% of the variance in
health perception and health concern. Conclusion The results of this study indicate that those with better health
status and higher health concern, practise health behavior well. Health promotion programs should be carried
on continuously to improve the health behavior of elders who attend.
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