J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2005 Dec;16(4):508-516.

Difference of Physical Symptoms, PWI and JCQ according to Sasang Constitutions for Industrial Workers

• Cha NH
• Wang MJ
• Kim JA
• Lee KN

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to analyze industrial workers' stresses from physical symptoms, PWI, JCQ and tasks in classification of Sasang constitutions. METHOD: Data were collected from industrial workers in J Province from May 2003 to June 2003. Questionnaires were distributed and collected on the day of their physical examination. Collected data were analysed through chi2-test. RESULT: Health-related characteristics showed that most of smokers and drinkers were Taeumins and this result was statistically significant. Physical symptoms related to constitutions indicated that GI and neurologic symptoms are significantly more frequent in Soeumin. The percentage of subjects with moderate risk was high in order of Soyangin, Taeumin and Soeumin while the percentage of subjects with high risk was high in order of Soeumin, Taeumin and Soyangin.
CONCLUSION
Through this study, Lee Jae Ma's theory was be confirmed compatible with disease characteristics. However, research with more various subjects and variables needs to be made.

Keyword

Sasang constitutions; Physical symptoms; PWI(Psychosocial Well-being Index); JCQ(Job Content Questionaire)

MeSH Terms

Classification
Constitution and Bylaws*
Neurologic Manifestations
Physical Examination
Surveys and Questionnaires