Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Health Care Nursing (가정간호학회지)

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Health Belief, Social Support, and Health-Promoting Behaviors of Korean International Students Studying in the United States

미국 내 한국인 유학생들의 건강신념, 사회적 지지 및 건강증진행위

  • Received : 2018.03.02
  • Accepted : 2018.04.15
  • Published : 2018.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide basic data for the development of a health care program to maintain and promote the health of Korean international students. Methods: Participants were 180 Korean students studying at one US state university. Data collection was conducted from January 23 to April 23, 2017. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics: t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 22.0 program. Results: The mean score on health beliefs was $3.49{\pm}0.39$, and the mean social support score was $2.96{\pm}0.54$. The mean health-promoting behavior score was $2.80{\pm}0.37$. Health-promoting behaviors had a statistically significant positive correlation with health beliefs and social support. Additionally, perceived health status, perceived barriers, perceived benefits, cues to action, and social support were related to health-promoting behaviors among Korean students. These five variables explained 47.6% of health-promoting behavior. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that higher health beliefs and social support of Korean international students resulted in better health-promoting behaviors. Additionally, the findings suggested that the health of Korean international students could be maintained and promoted through the development of systematic and practical programs to secure social support.

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