A Study on Health Behavior and Quality of Life of Married Immigrant Women.
10.6118/jksm.2013.19.2.112
- Author:
Min Sook SEO
1
;
Kyung Sook PARK
;
Hyung Moo PARK
;
Hyun Ok PARK
Author Information
1. Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. sarang@caumc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Health behavior;
Immigrant marriage women;
Quality of life
- MeSH:
Data Collection;
Emigrants and Immigrants;
Ethnic Groups;
Female;
Health Behavior;
Humans;
Menopause;
Quality of Life;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:The Journal of Korean Society of Menopause
2013;19(2):112-121
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the factor influencing the quality of life of married immigrant women in Korea. METHODS: The subjects included 169 married immigrant women from 3 cities. Data collection was conducted by using 33 questionnaires. The SPSS/WIN 18.0 program was also used. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis, stepwise multiple regression were all conducted. RESULTS: The results indicated that the general influencing factors related to the quality of life of married immigrant women are age, education career, nationality, family type, menopause, exercise, salt intake and social support. CONCLUSION: Based on the study results, nursing intervention and social - cultural, economical and social support network, including the consideration of a comprehensive approach, is needed in order to improved the quality of life.
