Acculturation, Social Network, and Health-related Quality of Life in Korean-Chinese Immigrants
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 438-450, 2013.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-86832
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study is to identify relationships between acculturation, social network, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among Korean-Chinese immigrants.METHODS:
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 147 Korean-Chinese immigrants who were residing more than 1 year in Korea. Physical and mental dimensions of HRQOL were assessed by Short Form-12 Health Survey that consisted of a physical component summary (PCS) and a mental component summary (MCS). Data were analyzed with Pearson's correlation and multiple regression.RESULTS:
The mean PCS score was 41.14+/-10.72 and the mean MCS score was 49.09+/-11.31 (possible range 10-70). Depression (beta=-6.43) and Social network frequency (beta=2.44) explained 28.4% of the variance in PCS while depression (beta=-11.54) and visiting clinic/hospital (beta=-4.00) explained 34.3% of the variance in MCS. Acculturation was not significantly associated with HRQOL.CONCLUSION:
This study confirmed that the social network frequency influences HRQOL among Korean-Chinese Immigrants. The findings suggest that social network analysis should be considered in the process of developing health intervention strategies for Korean-Chinese immigrants.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Health Surveys
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Depression
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Emigrants and Immigrants
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Acculturation
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Korea
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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