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KMID : 0607720070180010112
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing
2007 Volume.18 No. 1 p.112 ~ p.122
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Characteristics of Subgroups on Patients with Hypertension for Hypertension Management - Based on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior Related to Medication and Health Lifestyle -
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Ahn Yang-Heui
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and profile distinct subgroups of patients with hypertension based on knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding their medication and health lifestyle.
Method: A descriptive-exploratory research design was employed. Two hundred and twenty-three patients with
hypertension using W Public Health Center were randomly recruited on the basis of being over 30 of age. Upon the receipt of their written consents, direct interview with a structured questionnaire were conducted by a public health nurse. Descriptive statistics and χ²-test were utilized.
Results: Three subgroups were identified. Group I members had a low score on all three factors including knowledge, attitudes and behavior related to medication and health lifestyle. Group II members had a low score on
one or two of the factors. Group III members had a high score on all three factors. The three subgroups were significantly associated with education level, economic status, non-smoking and non-drinking.
Conclusions: Further research should be conducted to validate these findings and test tailored nursing intervention for patient compliance.
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KEYWORD
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Hypertensive Patient, Health Lifestyle, Medication
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