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Health belief model and its relation to age and body mass index considering colorectal examinations among graduate students
Other Title(s)
نموذج المعتقدات الصحية و علاقته مع العمر و مؤشر كتلة الجسم بخصوص فحوصات القولون و المستقيم بين طلبة الدراسات العليا
Joint Authors
Karim, Nura Hama
Naji, Arkan Bahlul
Source
Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.129-138, 10 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Nursing
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives: The study aims to: (1) Find out the relationship among participants’ age, body mass index (BMI), and Health Belief Model (HBM) related to colorectal examinations among graduate students.
(2) Investigate the differences in Health Belief Model constructs between the groups of age, gender, marital status, and education level among graduate students.
Methodology: A descriptive correlational study design which conducted in the College of Fine Arts – University of Baghdad.
A convenience sample of 80 graduate students were included in this study.
The data were collected by using a self-reported questionnaire which consisted of two parts (I) socio-demographic characteristics (II) Colorectal Cancer Screening Beliefs Scale.
The statistical package for social science (SPSS) for windows Version 24 was used for data analyses.
Results: The study finding revealed that the participants’ age mean was 39.82.
There was no significant association between all Model constructs and each of age and BMI.
While, there was a positive significant association between participants’ perceived susceptibility of contracting colorectal cancer and their perceived severity of colorectal cancer.
Furthermore, there was a statistically significant difference in the cues to action related to performing colorectal examinations between education level groups.
Recommendations: Future studies and instructional programs based on the Health Belief Model are needed on various segments of the Iraqi population with the goal of changing the public’s beliefs about performing colorectal examinations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Karim, Nura Hama& Naji, Arkan Bahlul. 2018. Health belief model and its relation to age and body mass index considering colorectal examinations among graduate students. Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties،Vol. 31, no. 2, pp.129-138.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-900811
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Karim, Nura Hama& Naji, Arkan Bahlul. Health belief model and its relation to age and body mass index considering colorectal examinations among graduate students. Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties Vol. 31, no. 2 (2018), pp.129-138.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-900811
American Medical Association (AMA)
Karim, Nura Hama& Naji, Arkan Bahlul. Health belief model and its relation to age and body mass index considering colorectal examinations among graduate students. Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties. 2018. Vol. 31, no. 2, pp.129-138.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-900811
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 137-138
Record ID
BIM-900811