Research in Community and Public Health Nursing (지역사회간호학회지)
- Volume 18 Issue 1
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- Pages.112-122
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- 2007
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- 1225-9594(pISSN)
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- 2288-4203(eISSN)
Characteristics of Subgroups on Patients with Hypertension for Hypertension Management - Based on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior Related to Medication and Health Lifestyle -
고혈압관리를 위한 고혈압환자 유형별 특성 - 투약과 건강생활양식의 지식, 태도, 행위를 기반으로 -
- Ahn, Yang-Heui (Department of Nursing, Yonsei University)
- 안양희 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 간호학과)
- Published : 2007.03.31
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and profile distinct subgroups of patients with hypertension based on knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding their medication and health lifestyle. Method: A descriptive-exploratory research design was employed. Two hundred and twenty-three patients with hypertension using W Public Health Center were randomly recruited on the basis of being over 30 of age. Upon the receipt of their written consents, direct interview with a structured questionnaire were conducted by a public health nurse. Descriptive statistics and