Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 3
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- Pages.447-456
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- 2006
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- 1225-9012(pISSN)
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- 2287-1802(eISSN)
Symptom Experience and Related Factors in Patients with Angina Pectoris
협심증 환자의 증상경험과 관련요인에 관한 연구
- Woo, Soo-Hee (Department of Nursing, Yonsei University) ;
- Eom, Ae-Yong (Department of the Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University) ;
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Oh, Eui-Geum
(Department of Nursing, Yonsei University)
- Published : 2006.12.31
Abstract
Purpose: This study was done to examine symptom experiences and related factors in angina patients. Method: The participants were 92 patients admitted to C university hospital between October and December 2004. The tools used were a questionnaire on symptom experience related to angina developed by Gensini(Coronary Angiographic Gensini Score). Global Assessment of Recent Stress Scale and a tool measuring performance of health behavior. Results: The mean score for symptom experience was relatively low (M=27.65, SD=18.44) as was the score for coronary severity (Gensini score) was 16.30 point (SD=18.04). The mean score for perceived stress was moderate (M=30.16, SD=12.26). Compliance was relatively good in these patients with angina (M=61.55, SD=7.60). Analysis of the correlation of symptom experience showed a statistically significant positive relationship with perceived stress (r=.410, p=.000). There was significant negative relationship (r=-.251, p=.016) between symptom experience and compliance. In the regression analysis, symptom experience was found to be significantly influenced by stress (