Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research (임상간호연구)

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The Relationship among Menopausal Symptoms, Competency of Self-Care Agency and Social Support in Middle-aged Woman

중년 여성의 폐경 증상경험과 자가관리 역량, 사회적 지지와의 관계

  • Choi, Seong Mi (Department of Nursing, Dongguk University IIsan Medical Center) ;
  • Ko, Il Sun (College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Nursing Policy Research Institute) ;
  • Choi, Mo Na (College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Nursing Policy Research Institute) ;
  • Jang, Yeon Soo (College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Nursing Policy Research Institute)
  • 최성미 (동국대학교일산병원) ;
  • 고일선 (연세대학교 간호대학, 간호정책 연구소) ;
  • 최모나 (연세대학교 간호대학, 간호정책 연구소) ;
  • 장연수 (연세대학교 간호대학, 간호정책 연구소)
  • Received : 2014.10.01
  • Accepted : 2015.02.24
  • Published : 2015.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This descriptive correlational study was intended to analyze the relationship among menopausal symptoms. competency of self-care agency and social support in middle-aged women. Methods: Participants in the study were 140 women who were 45-60 years of old. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics., t-test, ANOVA, $Scheff{\grave{e}}^{\prime}s$ test and Pearson correlation coefficients. Results: The frequency and discomfort of menopausal symptom were low, but the mean discomfort score were higher than frequency score. Middle-aged women with lower competency of self care experienced more frequent menopausal symptoms (t=-0.28, p=.001) and more discomfort (t=-0.24, p=.004). However, There was no significant difference in menopausal symptoms according to social support. Conclusion: Nursing interventions to enhance competency of self-care agency in middle-aged women are required in order to reduce the discomfort of menopausal symptoms.

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