Subjectivity on Coping with Fatigue among Middle-aged Men / 성인간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
; : 625-634, 2002.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to identify factors that affect coping with fatigue in middle-aged men according to Q-methodology and to provide basic strategies for health promotion. METHOD: 25 subjects in Seoul, Incheon, Chung-buk classified 24 selected Q-statements in to 9 points standard. The collected data were analyzed by using a QUNAL pc program. RESULT: Principal component analysis identified 3 types of coping with fatigue among middle-aged Korean men. 1st Type: Coping with fatigue through various kinds of game, using alcohol, smoking cigarette other than rest and sleep. 2nd Type : Coping with fatigue through rest and sleep, taking medicine or food which helps relieving fatigue. 3rd Type : Coping with fatigue through acitivities such as sports or trip other than sleep. CONCLUSION: We have found how Korean middle-aged men cope against fatigue through this research. To setup and apply different nursing intervention on each type based on this result is needed.
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Main subject:
Smoke
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Sports
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Smoking
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Nursing
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Principal Component Analysis
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Fatigue
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Tobacco Products
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Seoul
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Health Promotion
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
Year:
2002
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Article