The Study of Yangsaeng and Fatigue in Adult Men.
- Author:
Ae Kyung KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Dankook University, Korea. aekim@dankook.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Adult;
Fatigue;
Health Promotion
- MeSH:
Adult;
Delivery of Health Care;
Fatigue;
Health Promotion;
Humans;
Korea;
Longevity;
Male;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2011;18(1):79-86
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of fatigue and Yangsaeng in Korea. Yangsaeng as a traditional health care regimen for the promotion of health and prevention of illness by means specific principles and methods, whose purpose was to improve longevity and healthy life. METHOD: The subjects of this study were 196 male adults in Korea. Data were collected by using a self-reported questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, t-test, ANOVA and multiple linear regression. RESULTS: There was statistically significant difference in Yangsaeng and fatigue according to age and education. The relationship between Yangsaeng and fatigue had a significant negative correlation. Exercise, sleep, mind Yangsaeng were found to be significant predictors (28%) of fatigue. CONCLUSION: To prevent fatigue of adults, nurse should focus on the factors identified in this study when she develop nursing intervention programs for health promotion.
