J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.
2003 Apr;10(1):23-29.
Stress and Constipation in Female High School Students
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- 1Department of Nursing, Science of Ewha Womans University, Korea. ysbyeon@ewha.ac.kr
- 2Department of Nursing, Hyechon College, Korea.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between stress and constipation in female high school students. METHOD: Data were collected using a structural questionnaire which included general characteristics, stress and the status of stool elimination. Data collection was done between May 27th and 29th with 331 female high school students. RESULT: The degree of stress for the participants was 3.52 and 51.7% reported constipation. This result shows that stress was significantly related to constipation. CONCLUSION: Nursing education program should be developed to prevent serious health problem in female high school students.
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