Effect of health perception and health literacy on the health promotion behavior of Korean rural elderly

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of health literacy and health perception on health promotion behaviors in the rural elderly. There were statistically significant differences in age, reading and writing disability, and spouse status according to general characteristics. Health literacy was found to have a significant positive correlation in health-related terms, comprehension and mathematics areas, and health promoting behaviors. Health-related terms have a significant positive correlation in the area of comprehension and mathematics. Regression analysis of factors affecting health promoting behaviors showed statistically a significant effect on spouse existence, health perception, health literacy, comprehension and mathematics. The results of this study suggest that the health promotion behaviors of the elderly are related to the health perception and health literacy. In order to improve the health promotion behaviors of the elderly, the nursing intervention strategy considering health perception and health literacy should be sought. © Rushing Water Publishers Ltd. 2018.

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