Purpose: This study aimed to identify factors influencing university students’ intention to engage in preventive behaviors against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to provide foundational data for developing effective STI prevention education and intervention strategies. Methods: This descriptive correlational study included 196 students enrolled in universities in the Gyeonggi and Chungcheong regions of South Korea. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire consisting of STIs knowledge, health beliefs (perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers), and preventive behavioral intentions. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis using the Jamovi statistical program. Results: Overall STIs knowledge among participants was low, with a mean correct response rate of 31.9%; notable differences in knowledge across specific STIs were observed. Preventive behavioral intentions showed significant positive correlations with perceived severity and perceived benefits. However, hierarchical regression analysis indicated that perceived benefits were the only health belief factor that significantly influenced preventive behavior intention in the final model (β=.226, p=.009). In addition, sex and consistent condom use were identified as significant predictors of preventive behavioral intentions. Conclusion: These findings suggest that university students’ intentions to engage in STI-preventive behaviors are influenced more by health beliefs, particularly perceived benefits, than by knowledge alone. Therefore, STI prevention education and interventions should move beyond information-based approaches to emphasize the tangible benefits and positive outcomes of preventive behaviors.
목차
= Abstract = Ⅰ. 서론 Ⅱ. 연구방법 1. 연구설계 2. 연구대상 3. 자료수집 방법 4. 연구도구 5. 자료분석방법 Ⅲ. 연구결과 1. 일반적 특성 2. STIs 지식, 건강신념 및 예방 행동의도 3. STIs 지식 질환별 정답률 4. 일반적 특성에 따른 STIs 지식 및 예방 행동 의도 5. STIs 지식, 건강신념 및 예방 행동의도 간의 상관관계 6. 예방 행동 의도에 영향을 미치는 요인 Ⅳ. 고찰 Ⅴ. 결론 1. 결론 2. 제언 References
키워드
Sexually transmitted diseasesHealth knowledgeAttitudesPracticePreventive behavior intentionHealth belief model
한국응급구조학회 [The Korean Society of Emergency Medical Technology]
설립연도
1997
분야
의약학>응급의학
소개
복합 구조적인 산업사회의 발전에 따라 안전사고와 응급상황에서의 구조구급요청자들이 증가하고 있으나 우리나라의 응급의료체계는 아직 그 수준을 따라가지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 우리나라의 응급의료체계를 확립하고 구조구급에 관한 기초학문의 발전에 기여하고자 학회를 창립한다.
간행물
간행물명
한국응급구조학회지(구 한국응급구조학회논문지) [The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services ]