J Nurs Acad Soc.  1997 Jun;27(2):264-274.

College Women's Health Concept and Health Behavior

• Kim SJ
• An ES

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the health concept of college women and their pattern of health behavior. The research was a descriptive method using a self-report questionnaire which include open-ended questions. The subjects were 195 college women ages from 19 to 25 years. The results of this study were as follows : 1. Perceived health Concepts by College women were physical well - being, powerfulness, ability of role performance, ability of social adaptation, emotional stability, satisfactory life, harmony. 2. Health behaviors cleanliness by college women were : taking food selectively, maintaining cleanliness, making an effort to be healthy, avoiding stimulants, living positively, relaxing physically, endeavoring to maintain physical function.

Keyword

Health; Health Behavior

MeSH Terms

Female
Health Behavior*
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires
Women's Health*