Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing (한국농촌간호학회지)
- Volume 4 Issue 2
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- Pages.128-137
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- 2009
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- 1975-8677(pISSN)
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- 2765-2947(eISSN)
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Effect of Health Enhancement Programs Using Ki-gong Exercise on Obesity, Physical Flexibility, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
기공체조를 이용한 건강증진프로그램이 비만, 유연성, 혈압 및 혈당에 미치는 효과
- Jeong, Hee-Suk (Bon-dang Primary Health Care Post) ;
- Park, Mi-Ja (Dangjin-gun Traditional Medical Clinic)
- Published : 2009.12.31
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a 12-month ki-gong exercise program on obesity, physical flexibility, blood pressure and blood sugar in rural populations. Method: A 12-month ki-gong exercise session was conducted from September 2008 until August 2009 with 61 village attendees at a Healthcare Clinic, as part of an Oriental herb program at the health center. Data was collected three times; before the program initiation, at six months and at the end of the program. A one-group repeated measures ANOVA test was conducted for statistical validation using SPSS 12.0. Results: Participants showed a decrease in obesity (F=10.166, p=0.02), body weight (F=10.861, p=0.002) and body fat (F=36.311, p=0.000). They also showed an increase in physical flexibility(F=24.627, p=0.000), while systolic blood pressure and (F=8.550, p=0.005) blood sugar (F=5.464, p=0.023) decreased. Conclusion: The results of this study indicates that ki-gong exercise exhibits beneficial effects in decreasing obesity, blood pressure and blood sugar and enhancing physical flexibility.