Journal of muscle and joint health (근관절건강학회지)

Korean Society of Muscle and Joint Health (대한근관절건강학회)
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Perceived Health Status, Body Image, Self-esteem of Women in Rural Area

농촌여성의 지각된 건강상태, 신체상 및 자아존중감

  • Suh, Hae Joo (Department of Nursing, Graduate School Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Ja Ok (Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health Science University) ;
  • Kim, Ja Sook (College of Nursing, Konyang University) ;
  • Kim, Hack Sun (Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health Science University) ;
  • Han, Su Jeong (Department of Nursing, Dongang University) ;
  • Ji, Hye Ryeon (College of Nursing, Konyang University)
  • 서해주 (경희대학교 대학원 간호학과) ;
  • 김자옥 (원광보건대학교 간호학부 간호학과) ;
  • 김자숙 (동강대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 김학선 (원광보건대학교 간호학부 간호학과) ;
  • 한수정 (건양대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 지혜련 (동강대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2017.06.14
  • Accepted : 2017.07.21
  • Published : 2017.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among perceived health status, body image, and self-esteem of women in rural area. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive design was used. A total of 90 women in the K rural area completed a questionnaire, including perceived health status, body image, and self-esteem. Data were analyzed with independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients. Results: The mean score of perceived health status was 3.00 out of 5.00, body image was 2.50 out of 4.00, and self-esteem was 2.80 out of 4.00. There were statistically positive correlations between perceived health status and body image (r=.41, p<.001), perceived health status and self-esteem (r=.34, p=.001), and body image and self-esteem (r=.48, p<.001). Conclusion: It is necessary to develop educational and manageable program regarding to body image and self-esteem to improve perceived health status of women in rural area.

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