J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2015 Feb;21(1):36-45. 10.5977/jkasne.2015.21.1.36.

Cultural Competence, Health Promotion Behavior, and Quality of Life in Married Immigrant Women in Korea

• Chung MS

• KMID: 2327550
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2015.21.1.36

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the correlation coefficient cultural competence, health promotion behavior, and quality of life of married immigrant women in Korea.
METHODS
The participants included 88 married immigrant women who applied to educational programs for medical tour coordinators and agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires that were constructed to include scales to measure cultural competence, health promotion behavior, and quality of life. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients with SPSS/WIN 19.0.
RESULTS
Both cultural competence and health promotion behavior were different according to the husband's occupation. There was a positive correlation between cultural competence and quality of life, a positive correlation between health promotion behavior and quality of life, and a positive correlation between health promotion behavior and cultural competence.
CONCLUSION
From a long-term point of view, various programs for married immigrant women should greatly strengthen their cultural competence and help them become genuine members of our society and live an independent life. Developing detailed and active programs for nursing intervention to constitute a healthy lifestyle and improve the quality of life is recommended.

Keyword

Immigrants; Women; Cultural competence; Health promotion; Quality of life

MeSH Terms

Cultural Competency*
Emigrants and Immigrants*
Female
Health Promotion*
Humans
Korea
Life Style
Nursing
Occupations
Quality of Life*
Surveys and Questionnaires
Weights and Measures