作者: Amy S. Ueland , Peggy A. Hornung , Beverly Greenwald
DOI: 10.1097/00001610-200609000-00002
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摘要: The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to evaluate the effects a Health Belief Model-based colorectal cancer (CRC) education session on adult participants. Education sessions were conducted at site chosen by participants, such as their homes, in mid-sized, mid-Western city. Thirty-one Caucasian adults participated. Eleven men (35%) and 20 women (65%). Study results reveal that an effective way promote awareness CRC prevention screening. participants' responses reflected positive significant (p < .0001) improvement all areas except beliefs regarding maintenance healthy weight = .0574). greatest effect men, current smokers, those with high school or less. equally for auditory visual learners. 31 participants planned share information least 32 other individuals. acquired increased Willingness discuss after may be significant, especially because others may, turn, information. Nurses need aware screening guidelines. impact patient teaching health promotion effort reach beyond patients who contact nurses. Public might further when others.