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최성미 ( Choi Seong-Mi ) - 동국대학교 일산병원 간호부
고일선 ( Ko Il-Sun ) - 연세대학교 간호대학
최모나 ( Choi Mo-Na ) - 연세대학교 간호대학
장연지 ( Jang Yeon-Ji ) - 연세대학교 간호대학
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Abstract
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Purpose: This descriptive correlational study was intended to analyze the relationship among menopausal symptoms. competency of self-care agency and social support in middle-aged women.
Methods: Participants in the study were 140 women who were 45-60 years of old. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics., t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe’s test and Pearson correlation
coefficients.
Results: The frequency and discomfort of menopausal symptom were low, but the mean discomfort score were higher than frequency score. Middle-aged women with lower competency of self care experienced more frequent menopausal symptoms (t=-0.28, p=.001) and more discomfort (t=-0.24, p=.004). However, There was no significant difference in menopausal symptoms according to social support.
Conclusion: Nursing interventions to enhance competency of self-care agency in middle-aged women are required in order to reduce the discomfort of menopausal symptoms.
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KeyWords
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폐경 증상경험, 자가관리 역량, 사회적 지지
Menopause, Sign and symptom, Competency, Self-care, Social support
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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