Health Communication (의료커뮤니케이션)

Korean Academy on Communication in Healthcare (대한의료커뮤니케이션학회)
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Gender Differences in Health Status, Health Behavior and Disease Prevalence of Multi-cultural Family

성별에 따른 다문화 가족의 건강상태, 건강행위 및 질병이환

  • Kim, Eungyeong (Department of Nursing Kunsan National University) ;
  • Wee, Hwee (Department of Nursing Kunsan National University)
  • 김은경 (국립군산대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 위휘 (국립군산대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2018.04.27
  • Accepted : 2018.06.04
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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Abstract

Background: This study was to analyze gender differences in health status, health behaviors and disease prevalence of multi-cultural family in order to contribute to health promotion of them. Methods: This study used raw data from the Korea Community Health Survey(KCHS) which was performed in 2015. Among them, 3,045 multi-cultural family members were included in this study. Data was analyzed using SPSS 21.0 for descriptive statistics, t test, Chi-square test, and Pearson's correlation coefficients. Results: According to gender, depression and subjective health were different in health status. High risk drinking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, arthritis, and obesity prevalence rate were higher in males than females significantly(p<.001). Conclusion: Based on the study results, it is necessary to establish a public health care program to improve health and welfare of multi-cultural families.

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Supported by : 국립군산대학교

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