Factors Influencing Yangsaeng in Elders (Yangsaeng; Traditional Oriental Health Promotion)
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 72-79, 2011.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-155801
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The study was done to identify factors influencing Yangsaeng in elders.METHODS:
Data were collected by questionnaires from 907 elders in D metropolitan city. Measures were Yangsaeng, perceived health status, self-efficacy, and self esteem. Data were analyzed using frequencies, means and standard deviation, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 13.0 version.RESULTS:
The mean score for Yangsaeng the participants was 3.56, out of a possible 5. There were significant differences in Yangsaeng according to age, education level, monthly income, marital status, family structure, and periodic health examination. Yangsaeng correlated positively with perceived health status, self-efficacy and self-esteem. According to the research, factors influencing Yangseng in elders were self-esteem, perceived health status, self-efficacy, family structure, and marital status.CONCLUSION:
The positive correlation between Yangsaeng and health promotion behavior and perceived health status, self-efficacy, and self-esteem identified in this study can have an impact on strategies to improve the health of Korean elders. Therefore, the results can be used as a reference for future studies.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Attitude to Health
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Health Status
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Marital Status
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Self Efficacy
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Family Relations
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Health Promotion
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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