Research Article

Factors Influencing Cardiovascular Disease Preventive Behaviors among Rural Residents Based on a Socio-Ecological Model in South Korea: A Mixed Method Research

Table 2

Socio-ecological factors and CVD preventive behavior practice.

 SubdomainMean (SD)

SEMIndividual aspectSelf-efficacy 3.09 (0.92)
Interpersonal aspectSocial supportFamily3.94 (0.83)
Friends3.31 (1.02)
Significant others3.61 (0.84)
Total3.62 (0.73)
Community aspectSense of communitySense of fulfillment3.54 (0.79)
Sense of solidarity4.00 (0.76)
Sense of belonging and mutual influence3.57 (0.74)
Sense of emotional intimacy3.72 (0.92)
Total3.68 (0.69)

CVD preventive behavior practiceSmoking cessation4.24 (1.22)
Abstain from drinking4.11 (1.33)
Physical exercise2.01 (1.16)
Healthy diet4.12 (0.67)
Stress management2.51 (1.41)
Sleeping3.82 (1.29)
Self-checking2.92 (1.01)
Total3.39 (0.56)

CVD: cardiovascular disease.