Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if preventive health behaviors differed for 97 health fair attenders and 70 nonattenders. Analysis of variance showed no significant differences between the two groups' perceptions of how well they were taking care of their health and control over their future health. t-test comparisons of means of attenders and nonattenders for preventive health behaviors related to the 10 leading causes of mortality indicated significant differences for cirrhosis of the liver and arteriosclerosis. Chi-squared tests for individual behaviors showed 10 significant differences on nutrition, smoking, mental health, safety, and personal care behaviors. This study indicates that health fairs may not be reaching individuals who need the information the most.
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