동서간호학연구지 (Journal of East-West Nursing Research)
- 제14권1호
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- Pages.87-97
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- 2008
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- 1226-4938(pISSN)
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- 2671-8448(eISSN)
만성질환자의 운동이행계획 수립에 미치는 영향 요인 분석
Analysis of Influencing Factors on Commitment to a Plan for Physical Exercise among Korean Adults with Chronic Disease
- Jang, Hee-Jung (Department of Nursing, Hallym University) ;
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Shin, Yun-Hee
(Department of Nursing, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University)
- 발행 : 2008.06.30
초록
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors affecting those commitment to a plan for exercise among Korean with chronic diseases by Pender's health promotion model. Methods: The participants in this study were 315 Korean adults over 18 years of age with chronic diseases who were recruited in hospitals or public health centers in Korea. The instruments used in this study were individual characteristics instrument, Rosenberg's self-esteem scale, Ware's perceived health status, Profile of Mood States and Pender's commitment to a plan for exercises scale. Results: The results of analysis showed that Korean adults with chronic diseases were perceived with relatively low commitment to a plan for exercise while they were perceived with moderate self-esteem, health status, and mood. There were significant differences in the commitment to a plan for exercise according to education level and economic level. The positive relationship between self esteem, perceived health status, and commitment to a plan for exercise were significantly correlated. The experience for exercise was the most influential variable on commitment to a plan for exercise accounting for 40.3% among Korean with chronic diseases. Conclusion: For planning a targeted strategy to increase regular exercise among Korean adults with chronic diseases, nurses have to assess the prior experience of exercise of them. These nursing activities lead to improve their quality of life and encourage to control their symptoms.