An Analysis of Articles for Health Promotion Behaviors of Korean Middle-Aged.
- Author:
Young Sil KANG
1
;
Mi Ja CHUNG
;
Yong Sook PARK
;
Yeong Sook LEE
;
Hyang Sook KIM
;
Dong Mae LEE
;
Dong Won LEE
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Gyeongsang National University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Middle-aged;
Health promotion
- MeSH:
Female;
Health Promotion*;
Humans;
Life Style
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2009;20(1):75-86
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study has a purpose to suggest research and intervention directions for health promoting behaviors (HPB) of the Korean middle-aged in the future. METHODS: Forty four articles on HPB of the Korean middle-aged were reviewed and analyzed. The articles analyzed are theses written for a doctoral or master's degree and published between 1995 and 2007. RESULTS: 1. As for the major characteristics of the subject groups, most of them were between 40 and 60 years old (61.4%), were females (79.5%), and resided in cities (84.1%). 2. The dependent variables adopted were physiological, psychological and cognitive factors (self-efficacy, knowledge of health management, etc.), HPB and factors related to Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP). 3. The average scores of HPLP were 1.57~3.08 on a 4-point scale. The highest score was observed in self-actualization, and the lowest score in exercise. 4. Self-efficacy, perceived health status and income had significant correlations with HPB. 5. In regression analysis, self-efficacy, self-esteem and perceived health status were the most powerful predictors. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to develop intervention tools for more diverse HPB of the Korean middle-aged. The interventions are recommended to focus on increasing exercise and to use strategies for improving self-efficacy and self-esteem.
