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KMID : 0869920080140020224
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Journal of Korean Academy Society of Nursing Education
2008 Volume.14 No. 2 p.224 ~ p.231
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Subjectivity of Causal Perception on Preterm Labor
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Shin Hye-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the types of the causal perception of preterm labor.
Method: The research design was a Q-Methodological Approach. Thirty four selected Q-statements from 32 participants were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 9 point scale. The collected data was analyzed using a QUANL PC program.
Result: Three types of causal perception for research subjects were identified. Type I is negligence of causality; Type II is recognition of causality by preceding factors. Type III is recognition of causality by psychological stress.
Conclusion: This study found that there are differences in perceiving causes of preterm labor. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a tailored nursing intervention depending on these types.
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KEYWORD
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Preterm labor, Causal perception
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