Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 18 Issue 4
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- Pages.564-572
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- 2006
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
Predictors of Anxiety and PTSD in Battered Women
가정폭력 경험 여성의 불안 및 외상 후 스트레스 장애 예측요인에 대한 연구
- Sohn, Jung Nam (Department of Nursing, Hanseo University) ;
- Cha, Bo Kyoung (Department of Nursing, Hanseo University)
- Received : 2006.02.09
- Accepted : 2006.06.10
- Published : 2006.09.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine predictors of anxiety and PTSD in battered women. Method: The data were collected from 555 women who were stratified samples according to 15,000:1 from a target population in Korea from November 18, 2004 to February 18, 2005. The data was analysed using the SPSS program. Results: Predictors of anxiety were self esteem, stress, state anger, social support, trait anger, negotiation, and psychological violence. These variables explained 55.8% of anxiety. Predictors of PTSD were self esteem, state anger, trait anger, psychological violence, stress, and anger-in. These variables explained 43.2% of PTSD. Conclusion: It is considered that the importance of separating the effects of the different types of violence when taking into account its effects on women's mental health. To promote women's mental health, it is needed to develop self esteem improvement programs, and anger and stress management programs.