근골격계 하지손상환자의 정맥혈전색전증 관련 지식과 건강신념 및 예방행동의도

Abstract

Purpose: This study was done to examine the relationship among knowledge, health belief, and preventive behavioral intention related to venous thromboembolism (VTE) of the patients with lower-limb musculoskeletal disorders. Methods: This transversal descriptive study studied 145 adult patients with lower-limb musculoskeletal disorders, who were hospitalized in C hospital in G city. Data were collected from September 29 to October 6, 2012. Knowledge, health belief and preventive behavioral intention were measured by structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, independent t-test, and Pearson correlation, using SPSS program. Results: The mean score of knowledge in VTE was low. The mean scores of health belief and preventive behavioral intention in VTE were moderate or higher. Preventive behavioral intention was positively correlated with knowledge, perceived benefit, health motivation and preventive behavioral intention. Whereas, there was negative correlation between preventive behavioral intention and perceived barriers. Conclusion: These results suggest that developing health care program, which is able to enhance knowledge, perceived benefit, and health motivation in VTE and reduce perceived barriers, is essential in order to promote preventive behaviors.