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KMID : 0869120060080010023
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기초간호자연과학회지
2006 Volume.8 No. 1 p.23 ~ p.37
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A Study on Climacteric Symptoms Corresponding to the Use of Complementary and Alternativ e Therapy in the Middle aged Women
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Park Hyoung-Sook
Kim Young-Hee
Lee Yun-Mi
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was performed to identify climacteric symptoms corresponding to the use of complementary and alternative therapy(CAT) in middle aged women.
Method: The subjects of the study were 603women (40 - 64years) and were chosen by convenient sampling from 1 April to 31 July 2004. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statics, chi-square, t-test analysis by SPSS/WIN program.
Results: 1. It was shown that 63.8% of subjects have utilized one or more types of CAT. 2. It was shown that the most frequently used types are health supplement(40.5%), gold acupuncture(31.2%), acupress(24.7%), hand acupuncture(21.8%) 3. There was significant difference in the using experience CAT by religion(p=.029), job(p=.018), hormone replacement(p=.016), exercise(p=.007), health state(p=.013). 4. There was significant difference in climacteric symptoms(p=.000) corresponding to the using experience of CAT. 5. There was significant difference in climacteric symptoms(p=.028) corresponding to the using experience hand therapy of CAT.
Conclusion: We found that middle aged women used CAT more than others populations. Future research examining the determinants of CAT use, incorporating attitudinal and health conditions, as well as clinical efficacy, effectiveness, and health outcomeKey words：Complementary and alternative therapy, climacteric symptoms, middle aged women studies of specific CAT therapies are warranted.
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KEYWORD
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Complementary and alternative therapy, climacteric symptoms, middle aged Women
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