J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2009 May;16(2):134-143.

Factors Influencing Health Conservation among Elders

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  • 1Department of Nursing, Dongguk University, Korea. ohwo@dongguk.ac.kr

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to determine the predictors of health conservation for elders in Korea. METHOD: Random sampling method was used and data from 113 elders were used for final analysis. Data collection was conducted through the use of questionnaires which were constructed to include Health Conservation Scale, Purpose in Life Test and Self-efficacy Scale.
RESULTS
Health conservation of the elders was in the middle range. The elders of this study had few goals towards meaning in life, and were in an existential vacuum state. There was a positive correlation between health conservation, meaning in life and self-efficacy. The significant factors influencing health conservation of elders were meaning in life, education level and gender. These 3 factors explained 30.6% of health conservation of elders.
CONCLUSIONS
The results indicate that health conservation is an important link with meaning in life in elders. There should be a comprehensive study in the future for in-depth understanding of health conservation of elders.

Keyword

Aged; Holistic health; Value of life; Self efficacy

MeSH Terms

Aged
Aluminum Hydroxide
Carbonates
Surveys and Questionnaires
Holistic Health
Humans
Korea
Self Efficacy
Vacuum
Value of Life
Aluminum Hydroxide
Carbonates
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