범이론적 모형을 적용한 손톱건강증진행위가 변화단계에 미치는 영향

The Effect on the Stages of Change in Nail Health Promotion Based on Transtheoretical Model

In terms of nail health, incorrect nail treatment during application of nail art or nail biting because of mental disturbance can damage fingernails. In fact, fingernails can be a sign of health problems caused by poor habits or incorrect nail treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to determine underlying problems so as to keep our body and mind healthy through healthy and proper nail care. To investigate the effects of change processes, decisional balance and self-efficacy regarding the stages of changes in nail health promotional behavior after applying a trans-theoretical model, a total of 220 questionnaires were distributed to men and women in their teens to fifties living in Chungcheongnam-do and Chungcheongbuk-do, and data were collected from December 10, 2015 to January 15, 2016. Except for 31 poorly answered copies, 189 questionnaires were chosen for statistical analysis. Regarding the variables having influence on the stages of changes in nail health promotion behavior, change processes, decisional balance and self-efficacy were found. It was confirmed that the application of an integrated model that explains principles and processes could transform undesirable habits for nail health into desirable ones. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a variety of intervention programs for nail health promotion behavior to promote a shift from the pre-contemplation to maintenance stages after applying a trans-theoretical model. It is expected that there would be further studies on the development and verification of nail health promotion behavior programs based on the study results.