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A Study on the Level of Awareness and Self-Efficacy of Osteoporosis in Young Women.
- Source :
- Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing; Jun2010, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p204-214, 11p, 5 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study was done to determine the level of awareness and self-efficacy and their relationships to osteoporosis among young women. Methods: The participants were 309 young women living in Seoul. The data were collected using questionnaires from July to September 2009. The Osteoporosis Awareness Scale consists of five areas with a total of 31 questions and the Self-efficacy Scale consists of 18 questions. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffétest and Pearson's correlation coefficients. Results: The average level for osteoporosis awareness was 2.22, of a possible 4.00 and significant difference were related to participants' previous encounter with any information about osteoporosis, behavior to prevent osteoporosis, experience of weight control, and frequency of vegetable and calcium-rich foods intake. The average level of self-efficacy for osteoporosis was 2.81, of a possible 4.00 and significant difference related to participants' educational level, occupation, behavior to prevent osteoporosis, smoking, method of weight control, regular exercise, and frequency of vegetable and calcium-rich foods intake. There were significant positive correlations among awareness and self-efficacy about osteoporosis. Conclusion: This study suggests that health care professionals need to provide effective interventions for young women to enhance their osteoporosis awareness and self-efficacy for preventing osteoporosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- Korean
- ISSN :
- 12259543
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 55379820
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2010.16.2.204