Factors related to cancer screening behaviors.
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ABSTRACT: Objectives
This study aimed to investigate the factors related to cancer screening behaviors (CSB).Methods
The 2014 Korean Community Health Survey used for analysis. The dependent variable was CSB, and the independent variables were demographic, health behavioral, and regional factor. Propensity score matching (PSM) used to control health behavior and regional factors, which were influencing CSB. For statistical analysis, chi-square test and logistic regression analysis used.Results
Logistic regression analysis after PSM showed that gender, age, marital status, educational level, monthly household income, employment type, alcohol drinking, smoking, body mass index group, chronic disease, and subjective health status influenced the CSB, there were statistical differences.Conclusions
To improve cancer screening (CS), it is necessary to educate individuals on the need for CS and to carry out a personalized CS program based on an individual's demographic status and health behavior.
SUBMITTER: Choi B
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5968203 | biostudies-literature | 2018
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Factors related to cancer screening behaviors.
Choi Boyoung B Um Tae Rim TR Lee Kwang-Soo KS
Epidemiology and health 20180329
<h4>Objectives</h4>This study aimed to investigate the factors related to cancer screening behaviors (CSB).<h4>Methods</h4>The 2014 Korean Community Health Survey used for analysis. The dependent variable was CSB, and the independent variables were demographic, health behavioral, and regional factor. Propensity score matching (PSM) used to control health behavior and regional factors, which were influencing CSB. For statistical analysis, chi-square test and logistic regression analysis used.<h4> ...[more]
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