• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.27-42
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• 2010

Objectives : This study purposed to survey psychosocial stress and the yangseng level in rural residents using measuring tools, to determine the correlation of the variables with health, and to suggest directions for rural residents' health promotion based on the theories of oriental medicine. Methods : The subjects were sampled from the residents of a rural area through convenient sampling, and the data on their general characteristics, health related life habits, psychosocial stress, and yangseng level were collected using a questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed through t-test, ANOVA, and correlation test using SPSS 12.0 and the significance level was p<0.05. Results : Stress was lower in those who had a job, whose income level was high, and who had breakfast almost every day, and the yangseng level was higher in those who did exercise 3 times or more in a week regularly. In addition, the stress level was in a negative correlation with the yangseng level, and the correlation was stronger with sleeping yangseng, mind yangseng, and activity and rest yangseng. Conclusion : The results of this study suggest that vocational education, regular life habits and a certain amount of income are essential for health promotion, and measures should be prepared for stress control.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.13-20
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• 2010

Objectives : Yangseng is a traditional healthcare regimen on the promotion of health and prevention of illnesses by means of specific principles and methods for the purpose of living a long and healthy life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of depression level and Yangseng in rural residents for the promotion of health and prevention of illness. Methods: The subjects of this study were 1205 rural residents who live in Wanju. Cheonbuk. Korea. Beck depression inventory and the Yangseng were assessed by survey personnels. Results: The total score of Yangsaeng was $102.70{\pm}14.03$, and the BDI score was $2.80{\pm}4.96$. Mild depression group was 5.03%. depression and severe depression group was 3.86%. Normal group in depression showed higher Yangsaeng score. and the high Yangsaeng score group showed lower BDI score. Conclusions : Above results suggest that there are signigicant relations between depression and Yangsaeng. These results could be used for planning the public healthcare programs and Yangseng promoting program based on Korean traditional medicine.

• 대한한의학원전학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.37-60
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• 2024

Objectives : First, to investigate the diffusion of the Daoist Yangseng(養生) Method of Bokshik(服食) as an individual strategy to deal with poor a medical environment in Joseon from mid to late 16th century, through microhistorical methodology. Second, to reveal the process of Bokshik(服食) being recognized as a social phenomenon through the deaths of Bokshik(服食) takers. Methods : 1. Trace the entire treating process of a Scholar-Physicians(儒醫) and evaluate sub-par treatments within the process. 2. Analyze in detail the understandings and assessments of the Scholar-Physician and various related agencies on selected strategies made on the individual level. Results & Conclusions : 1. The dissemination of the Daoist Yangseng(養生) Method of Bokshik(服食), occurred since the mid-16th century within Confucian Joseon. 2. Hidden behind the contemporary medical ideology-'a disease should be treated by medicine'-were realities that were difficult to put into practice due to an insufficient medical system and lack of human and material medical resources. 3. The Daoist Yangseng(養生) Method of Bokshik(服食) was disseminated amid the gap between this ideology and reality, due to its claimed ability that ranged from treating a disease to recovery of health, juvenescence and longevity, with the simple intake of a single prescription consisted of one or two or a handful of medicinal ingredients. 4. As Bokshik(服食) spread throughout society, side effects and deaths came about and became known as well. Bokshik(服食) as a personal strategy on an individual level and its problems became recognized as a social phenomenon through hearsay which includes medical experiences.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was carried out to investigate relations among daily livingabilities, self-efficacy, and Yangsaegn behavior, and influencing factors on Yangsaeng behavior among elderly men. Methods: Data were collected from 497 male elders in the D metropolitan city. Research tools included ADL, IADL, and the scale for self-efficacy and Yangsaeng behavior. The data were analyzed using frequency analysis, average and standard deviation, t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 19.0 program. Results: The subjects' ADL score was 2.86, their IADL score of subjects 2.66 out of 3, and their self-efficacy score was 2.68 out of 4, and their Yangsaeng behavior score 3.46 out of 5. There were significant differences in Yangsaeng behavior among the subjects due to age, education level, monthly income, marital status, family structure, religion, health status, andperiodic health examination. There were significant positive correlations among ADL, IADL, self-efficacy, and Yangsaeng behavior. According to the research, influencing factors on Yangseng behavior in elderly men included self-efficacy, health status, ADL, education level, IADL, and family structure. Conclusion: Findings from this study can be used as basic data to develop Yangsaeng behavior programs for elderly men.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.72-79
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• 2011

Purpose: The study was done to identify factors influencing Yangsaeng in elders. Methods: Data were collected by questionnaires from 907 elders in D metropolitan city. Measures were Yangsaeng, perceived health status, self-efficacy, and self esteem. Data were analyzed using frequencies, means and standard deviation, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 13.0 version. Results: The mean score for Yangsaeng the participants was 3.56, out of a possible 5. There were significant differences in Yangsaeng according to age, education level, monthly income, marital status, family structure, and periodic health examination. Yangsaeng correlated positively with perceived health status, self-efficacy and self-esteem. According to the research, factors influencing Yangseng in elders were self-esteem, perceived health status, self-efficacy, family structure, and marital status. Conclusion: The positive correlation between Yangsaeng and health promotion behavior and perceived health status, self-efficacy, and self-esteem identified in this study can have an impact on strategies to improve the health of Korean elders. Therefore, the results can be used as a reference for future studies.