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Current Status and Factors Affecting Prenatal Care by Married Immigrant Women.
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2010;16(4):326-335. doi:10.4069/kjwhn.2010.16.4.326
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting prenatal care (PNC) by married immigrant women. METHODS: This study was a secondary analysis of "Reproductive Health Status of Married Immigrant Women and Policy Directions in Korea" by the Korea Institute for Health & Social Affairs. The participants were 727 married immigrant women from Asia. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, chi2 test and logistic regression with SPSS 14.0. RESULTS: Of the 727 women interviewed, 91.7% visited prenatal clinic. However, first time for PNC was late and total number of PNC was lower (9.07) than the average of Korean women. Timing and number of PNC in rural area were later and fewer than those in urban area. PNC by these women was significantly lower in those who had lived in Korea longer and for those who the employed. However, PNC was significantly higher in those who attended health education during pregnancy and had not experienced premature delivery. Those who attended health education during pregnancy (OR=2.84, CI=1.49~5.40) or were unemployed (OR=0.51, CI=0.26~0.99) were more likely to have PNC. CONCLUSION: These findings illustrate the need to strengthen the public information and provide special services to their demands about PNC for married immigrant women.
Asia ; Emigrants and Immigrants ; Female ; Health Education ; Humans ; Korea ; Logistic Models ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal Care
Asia ; Emigrants and Immigrants ; Female ; Health Education ; Humans ; Korea ; Logistic Models ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal Care
Relating Factors in Pap Smears by Stages of Change among Married Nurses.
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2010;16(4):317-325. doi:10.4069/kjwhn.2010.16.4.317
This study was to examine the differences in health belief variables and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) knowledge in Pap smears according to the stages of change using Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) among married nurses. METHODS: The research design was a cross sectional survey. Participants were 387 married nurses working in general hospital located metropolitan city. Measurement variables were perceived threatening, perceived severity, benefits of Pap, HPV knowledge and stages of the change in Pap smear. RESULTS: Classified stages were pre-contemplation 3.9%, contemplation 17.8%, relapsing 29.5%, action 31.0%, and maintenance 17.8%. Accuracy rate of HPV knowledge were low ranging from 15% to 45%. Among the variables, perceived threatening (F=3.56, p=.007), perceived severity (F=9.73, p<.001) and HPV knowledge (F=7.52, p<.001) were significantly different by stages of change. CONCLUSION: Application of TTM to Pap smears was efficient to know the nurse's level of health behaviors, Health belief variables and HPV knowledge were main factors to identify the stages of change. The continuation of Pap smears and the education in relation to HPV knowledge should be encouraged for married nurses.
Cross-Sectional Studies ; Health Behavior ; Health Status ; Hospitals, General ; Research Design ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms ; Vaginal Smears
Cross-Sectional Studies ; Health Behavior ; Health Status ; Hospitals, General ; Research Design ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms ; Vaginal Smears
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2005;11(1):77-82.
PURPOSE: This study was to verify the effect of self moxibustion on dysmenorrhea and ADL. METHOD: This study was undertaken from October 25th to December 31st, 2004. The subjects of this study consisted of 31 female college students attending two colleges. Of those subjects, 16 and 15 subjects were assigned to the experimental and the control groups respectively. Self moxibustion was performed daily for 7 days before the expected menstrual date, and subjects performed moxibustion on both palms. RESULT: After self moxibustion, the scores of dysmenorrhea and difficulty of ADL by GRS decreased significantly in the experimental group. There was a significant difference between both groups in the changes of the scores of dysmennorhea and difficulties of ADL after self moxibustion. CONCLUSION: Self moxibustion had a practical effect on reducing dysmenorrhea and difficulties of ADL. Accordingly, we can use self moxibustion as a useful nursing intervention in the community.
Activities of Daily Living* ; Dysmenorrhea* ; Female ; Female* ; Humans ; Moxibustion* ; Nursing
Activities of Daily Living* ; Dysmenorrhea* ; Female ; Female* ; Humans ; Moxibustion* ; Nursing
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2005;11(1):67-76.
PURPOSE: This study was to identify the influence of sexual behavior, body image, social support, and other characteristics on sexual satisfaction in patients with breast cancer according to their participation in a support group. METHOD: Data was collected by self-report questionnaires. Participants included 63 patients attending a support group and 76 patients who did not participate in the support group. The questionnaire sections consisted of sexual satisfaction, sexual behavior, body image, social support and information on general characteristics, disease-related characteristics, and sexual life-related characteristics. RESULT: There was no statistically significant difference in sexual behavior, body image and sexual satisfaction between the two groups. Social support scores were significantly higher in the support group. Sexual satisfaction was positively related with sexual behavior, post-op change of sexual intercourse frequency, body image, and patient's education level, and negatively related to age in the support group. Sexual satisfaction was positively related with sexual behavior, social support and body image in the non support group. Sexual behavior is predictable 37.0% of sexual satisfaction in the support group. Sexual behavior, body image, and social support is predictable for 38.0% of the sexual satisfaction in non support group participants. CONCLUSION: Implications point to the need for the development and implementation of programs that focus specifically on sexual life issues for breast cancer patients, as well as further research measuring the effects of such intervention programs. Continuous education and counseling through participation in support groups can contribute to promote and affirm a healthy sexual life for patients with breast cancer.
Body Image ; Breast Neoplasms* ; Breast* ; Coitus ; Counseling ; Education ; Humans ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Self-Help Groups* ; Sexual Behavior
Body Image ; Breast Neoplasms* ; Breast* ; Coitus ; Counseling ; Education ; Humans ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Self-Help Groups* ; Sexual Behavior
Functional Status and Psychosocial Adjustment in Gynecologic Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy.
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2005;11(1):58-66.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the patterns of activities of daily living (ADL) functional status and to examine the relationships between sense of coherence (SOC), depression, and uncertainty in gynecologic cancer patients who were receiving chemotherapy. METHOD: A prospective, longitudinal design with repeated measures was utilized. Women reported depression, SOC, and uncertainty at the beginning of the first cycle of chemotherapy, and they recorded ADL functional status everyday for two consecutive treatment cycles. the The instruments used were the Karnofsky Performance Status Index, Orientation to Life Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, and Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale-Adult Form. RESULT: Data from 42 women showed that the ADL functional status during the second cycle was better than that of the first cycle with significant improvement each week. However, it did not completely recover to the baseline level even three weeks after the treatment ended in both cycles. SOC was correlated with depression (r=-.64, p< .001) and uncertainty (r=-.62, p< .001). Uncertainty was related to depression (r=.66, p< .001) and to functional status during the second cycle (r=-.45, p< .05), while the scores of the functional status during the two cycles were not related. CONCLUSION: Changing patterns and level of functional status during the treatment phase would be useful information for cancer patients to prepare coping strategies for positive health outcomes.
Activities of Daily Living ; Depression ; Drug Therapy* ; Female ; Humans ; Karnofsky Performance Status ; Prospective Studies ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Sense of Coherence ; Uncertainty
Activities of Daily Living ; Depression ; Drug Therapy* ; Female ; Humans ; Karnofsky Performance Status ; Prospective Studies ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Sense of Coherence ; Uncertainty
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2005;11(1):52-57.
PURPOSE: This study was to examine the relationships between knowledge about osteoporosis and cognitive factors in middle-aged women. METHOD: The subjects were 293 middle-aged women. Data collection was performed by using a questionnaire that included an Osteoporosis Knowledge Test, Osteoporosis Self- Efficacy Scale and Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale developed by Kim, Horan and Gendler (1991). Data was analyzed using the SPSS Win 10.0 program for descriptive statistics, and the Pearson correlation coefficient. RESULT: The mean osteoporosis knowledge was 14.0. The subscale means of osteoporosis health belief variables were: susceptibility 15.9, seriousness 17.2, benefits of exercise 22.9, benefits of calcium 21.4, barriers to exercise 20.9, barriers to calcium 22.5, and health motivation 18.6. The mean osteoporosis self-efficacy was 39.3 with a moderate score. There were significantly positive correlations among knowledge about osteoporosis, health belief, and self-efficacy about osteoporosis. CONCLUSION: Osteoporosis knowledge, health belief, and osteoporosis self-efficacy are related. Therefore, knowledge through education is an important factor in behavioral changes and it contributes to increase the health belief and self-efficacy of osteoporosis.
Calcium ; Data Collection ; Education ; Female ; Humans ; Motivation ; Osteoporosis* ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Self Efficacy
Calcium ; Data Collection ; Education ; Female ; Humans ; Motivation ; Osteoporosis* ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Self Efficacy
Risk Factors and Early Screening Behavior for Breast Cancer in Rural Women.
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2005;11(1):46-51.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for breast cancer and early screening behavior in women in the community. METHOD: The participants were 125 women residing in W city. Data was collected using an instrument developed by the researchers. Analysis was done using descriptive statistics, and the x2 test. RESULT: For risk based on the Gail Model, age (above 50 years) had a distribution of 24.8%, first degree family history, 4.9%, age at first full term pregnancy, 13.8%, and benign breast cancer history, 4.9%. For risk based on other common risk factors, menopause had a distribution of 20.7%, did not breast feed, 15.4%, history of HRT, 7.3%, meat preference, 35.0%, and history of smoking or drinking, 2.4% and 43.5%, respectively. There was a significant difference in BSE and mammography screening behavior (x2=22.5, p< .00), but no difference in distribution of risk factors and screening behavior. CONCLUSION: For effective prevention of breast cancer, it is necessary to develop an instrument for risk assessment and, through assessment, select women at high risk. It is also necessary to provide education and appropriate recommendations on screening behavior.
Breast Neoplasms* ; Breast Self-Examination ; Breast* ; Drinking ; Education ; Female ; Humans ; Mammography ; Mass Screening* ; Meat ; Menopause ; Pregnancy ; Risk Assessment ; Risk Factors* ; Smoke ; Smoking
Breast Neoplasms* ; Breast Self-Examination ; Breast* ; Drinking ; Education ; Female ; Humans ; Mammography ; Mass Screening* ; Meat ; Menopause ; Pregnancy ; Risk Assessment ; Risk Factors* ; Smoke ; Smoking
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2005;11(1):38-45.
PURPOSE: This study was to examine the degree of prenatal emotional status, preparation for delivery, postpartum social support, and postpartum blues and to investigate the relationship of the above variables in postpartum women. METHOD: The subjects were 131 postpartum women. Selection criteria were women who were 2 to 8 weeks post delivery. After Informed consent was obtained, they were asked to fill out a self-administered questionnaire. The instrument was a Postnatal Depression and Anxiety check list. RESULT: The mean age of the subjects was 29.3 years, and 63.4% of subjects delivered their children by vaginal birth. 18.3 percent had felt depressed during their pregnancy. The mean score of the postpartum blues was 19.2. 61.8 percent of the subjects had postpartum blues and 8.4 percent experienced postpartum depression. Monthly income was negatively correlated to postpartum blues (r=-.189, p< .05), but the emotional status during pregnancy had a significant and positive relationship. However, preparation for delivery had no significant correlation with postpartum blues. While husband support and social support had a tendency to have a negative correlation. CONCLUSION: Further research is needed to identify the factors that affect the emotional status during pregnancy with various scales. Also, intervention programs to increase emotional support for pregnancy and husband support are needed.
Anxiety ; Child ; Depression ; Depression, Postpartum ; Female ; Humans ; Informed Consent ; Parturition ; Patient Selection ; Postpartum Period* ; Pregnancy ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Spouses ; Weights and Measures
Anxiety ; Child ; Depression ; Depression, Postpartum ; Female ; Humans ; Informed Consent ; Parturition ; Patient Selection ; Postpartum Period* ; Pregnancy ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Spouses ; Weights and Measures
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2005;11(1):27-37.
PURPOSE: This study compared climacteric symptoms, knowledge of menopause and menopausal management of middle aged women living in urban and rural areas. METHOD: The study subjects included 287 women aged 40-64 years in P city and G town. The instruments used in this study were a climacteric symptoms scale and knowledge of menopause and a menopausal management scale. Data was analyzed with SPSS Win 10.0. RESULT: The mean age of middle-aged women living in urban areas was 47.9 years and that of women in rural areas was 48.0 years. The mean score of the climacteric symptoms of middle-aged women living in urban and rural areas was 48.8 and 50.4 respectively, and was not significantly different. The mean score of the knowledge of menopause of middle-aged women living in urban areas was higher than that of women in rural areas (p=.017). In addition, the mean score of the menopausal management of middle-aged women living in rural areas was higher than that of women in urban areas. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that not only general characteristics but also living areas should be considered in developing nursing interventions to manage the climacteric symptoms of middle aged women.
Climacteric* ; Female ; Humans ; Menopause* ; Middle Aged* ; Nursing
Climacteric* ; Female ; Humans ; Menopause* ; Middle Aged* ; Nursing
Country
Republic of Korea
Publisher
Korean Society of Women Health Nursing
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http://e-sciencecentral.org/journals/107/Editor-in-chief
Ahn, SukHee
ahnsukhee@gmail.com
Abbreviation
Korean J Women Health Nurs
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2287-1640
EISSN
2093-7695
Year Approved
2007
Current Indexing Status
Currently Indexed
Start Year
1995
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The Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing is the primary source of information for meeting the challenges of providing optimum healthcare for women. This authoritative peer-reviewed journal publishes the latest clinical and research papers on health issues that affect women throughout their lifespan. The Journal is the core resource for cutting-edge advancements and clinical applications of new nursing practice, therapeutic protocols for the management of health problems in women, and innovative research in gender-based culture that impacts treatment and nursing care.
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