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KMID : 0379720090230010069
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Journal of Korean Community Health Nursing Academic Society
2009 Volume.23 No. 1 p.69 ~ p.77
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Health Problems and Work impairment in Nurses working at Community Health Centers
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Cho Chung-Min
Kim Mee-Hye
Kim Kyu-Sung
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate health problems and factors related to work impairment of nurses working at community health centers.
Method: Data were collected from May 2008 to July 2008 using a structured, self - reported questionnaire for general characteristics, work-related characteristics, health problems and work impairment. The subjects were composed of 434 nurses from 25 community health centers in Seoul. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis.
Results: For present health problems, shoulder, back and neck pain were ranked the highest at (54.6%), followed by cold, GI trouble, and visual disorders. The average score of work impairment was 24.71() out of 50.0. Multiple regression analysis revealed that the major factors that affect work impairment were age and number of health problems, and that these factors explained 15% of the work impairment.
Conclusion: Age and number of health problems are the factors that have the greatest influence on work impairment. These findings indicate that the health condition of nurses at community health centers must be considered to improve the overall quality of nursing service.
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KEYWORD
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Nurses, Community health center, Health
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