J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2013 Mar;24(1):11-19. 10.12799/jkachn.2013.24.1.11.

A Study on Daily Living Abilities, Self-efficacy and Yangsaeng Behavior in Elderly Men (Yangsaeng; traditional oriental health promotion)

• Kwag OG
• Kwon Y

• KMID: 2292769
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2013.24.1.11

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was carried out to investigate relations among daily livingabilities, self-efficacy, and Yangsaegn behavior, and influencing factors on Yangsaeng behavior among elderly men.
METHODS
Data were collected from 497 male elders in the D metropolitan city. Research tools included ADL, IADL, and the scale for self-efficacy and Yangsaeng behavior. The data were analyzed using frequency analysis, average and standard deviation, t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 19.0 program.
RESULTS
The subjects' ADL score was 2.86, their IADL score of subjects 2.66 out of 3, and their self-efficacy score was 2.68 out of 4, and their Yangsaeng behavior score 3.46 out of 5. There were significant differences in Yangsaeng behavior among the subjects due to age, education level, monthly income, marital status, family structure, religion, health status, andperiodic health examination. There were significant positive correlations among ADL, IADL, self-efficacy, and Yangsaeng behavior. According to the research, influencing factors on Yangseng behavior in elderly men included self-efficacy, health status, ADL, education level, IADL, and family structure.
CONCLUSION
Findings from this study can be used as basic data to develop Yangsaeng behavior programs for elderly men.

Keyword

Aged; ADL; Self efficacy; Health promotion

MeSH Terms

Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Health Promotion
Humans
Male
Marital Status
Self Efficacy

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