결혼이주여성의 생식건강행위 영향요인 : 계획된 행위이론의 적용

Influencing Factors of Reproductive Health Behavior in Married Immigrant Women : Application of Theory of Planned Behavior

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing the reproductive health behavior of married immigrant women (MIW). Methods: A cross-sectional based survey was conducted. The data were collected using a self-reporting questionnaire of MIW who lived in cities and provinces. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analysis. Results: A total of 141 subjects participated in the study (mean age, $34.23{\pm}6.53$). Of the participants, 45.4% were Vietnamese. The reproductive health behavior score of the subjects was $4.09{\pm}0.51$. The reproductive health behavior showed positive correlations with attitude (r=.37, p<.001), perceived behavioral control (r=.35, p<.001) and intent (r=.33, p<.001). The factors influencing the reproductive health behavior were attitude toward the reproductive health behavior (${\beta}=.24$, p=.005), perceived behavioral control (${\beta}=.18$ p=.046), experience of breast feeding (${\beta}=.20$, p=.014), and the self-evaluated Korean listening ability (${\beta}=.18$, p=.019). These variables explained 29% of the variance in the reproductive health behavior. Conclusion: According to the above results, a specific educational program for MIW is needed to increase their reproductive health behavior.

Table 1. Difference by General Characteristics and Reproductive Health Characteristics in Reproductive Health Behaviors

Table 2. Level of Reproductive Health Behaviors, Attitude, Subjective Norm, Perceived Behavioral Control and Intention

Table 3. Correlations between Major Variables and Reproductive Health Behaviors

Table 4. Factors Affecting Reproductive Health Behaviors