간호대학생의 코로나19 예방의도에 미치는 영향 요인

Factors of the COVID-19 Prevention Intention of Nursing Students: Application of the Expanded Health Belief Model

Purpose : This study was carried out to provide basic data for the enhancement of COVID-19 prevention intention by determining the effects of the health belief variables(perceived seriousness, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers), shame, and fear of nursing students on the COVID-19 prevention intention. Methods : Data collection was conducted from November 1 to 30 using an online survey of nursing students at one college institute, and the final 274 survey responses were statistically analyzed using the SPSS program. Results : The research results of the regression analysis that controlled the variables that exhibited statistically significant differences in the general characteristics of the nursing students revealed that perceived benefits, perceived susceptibility, and fear were variables that have statistically significant impact on the COVID-19 prevention intention, and the explanatory power was 41.9%. Conclusion : Therefore, the timely provision of accurate knowledge regarding COVID-19 and information on the social infection situation as well as emphasis of the benefits gained from the preventive behavior of nursing students will necessary when establishing a COVID-19 education program for nursing students.