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KMID : 0123520170240020110
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Journal of muscle and joint health
2017 Volume.24 No. 2 p.110 ~ p.118
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Perceived Health Status, Body Image, Self-esteem of Women in Rural Area
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Suh Hae-Joo
Kim Ja-Ok
Kim Ja-Sook
Han Su-Jeong
Jee Hyae-Ryan
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Women, Perceived health status, Body image, Self-esteem
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