A Study on Yangsaeng for Health Promotion of Aged Women in Rural Area.
- Author:
Hee Young JUNG
1
;
Hyoung Sook PARK
;
Soo Youn PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Munkyung College, Korea. jung@mkc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Health promotion;
Aged women
- MeSH:
Education;
Female;
Health Promotion*;
Humans;
Seasons;
United States Public Health Service;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2009;20(1):49-58
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the yangsaeng level in a health management way of an aged women in rural area, and to offer basic material for the development of community's public health service. METHODS: The subjects were 144 aged women who participated voluntarily in the questionnaire. The data were collected from January to February, 2008 with a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS 13.0 win program for finding frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, ANOVA and Tukey. RESULTS: The average age of workers was 72. Total yangsaeng level was 3.08+/-.33, highest yangsaeng factor was Activity & Rest Yangsaeng of 3.55+/-.46 and lowest yangsaeng factor was Season Yangsaeng of 2.43+/-.75. The total Yangsaeng level was the significant difference in monthly incomes(F=4.046, p=.047). CONCLUSION: Considering the results above, the yangsaeng level of aged women is affected by the age, education level, a monthly income etc. Therefore, for health promotion plan of aged women, consider that their age, educational level, economic level ect, and systematic education for promotion of health is necessary.
