Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)

Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회)
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A Comparison of Disease-Related Knowledge between Hearing Impaired and Normal Hearing Persons

농아인과 건청인의 질병관련 지식 비교

  • Yom Young-Hee (Department of Nursing, Chung Ang University) ;
  • Yee Jung-Ae (Department of Medical care and Hospital Administration, Hallym College of Information & Industry) ;
  • Kim Eun-Ju (Department of Nursing, Hanseo University) ;
  • Lee Kyu-Eun (Department of Nursing, Kwandong University)
  • 염영희 (중앙대학교 의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 이정애 (한림정보산업대학 의무행정과) ;
  • 김은주 (한서대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 이규은 (관동대학교 의과대학 간호학과)
  • Published : 2006.04.29
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the levels of knowledge on 5 diseases between persons in hearing impaired and normal hearing groups. Method: The participants consisted of 44 people who are hearing impaired and 47 who are not. An instrument developed by the research team was used for data collection. The questionnaire consisted of 90 items including demographics and items on 5 diseases, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, pulmonary tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Results: The level of knowledge on the 5 diseases, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, pulmonary tuberculosis, and hepatitis in normal hearing group was significantly higher than hearing impaired group. Conclusion: More attention and comprehensive educational programs are needed for people with hearing impairment.

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