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Stigma, Self-esteem and Quality of Life of People with Hansen's Disease

한센병력자의 낙인, 자아존중감 및 삶의 질

  • Yoo, Yang-Sook (College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Kim, Bock-Ryn (Nursing Department, Cheongju St.Mary's Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Ok-Hee (College of Nursing, Jeju National University)
  • Received : 2012.10.24
  • Accepted : 2012.11.13
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify levels of perceived stigma, self-esteem, quality of life and factors influencing on quality of life in people with Hansens' disease. Methods: The subjects were 128 people in Sorokdo National Hospital, two nursing homes, and three settlements. The stigma scale, self-esteem scale, and World Health Organization's quality of life instrument were used. Data were collected through self-reported questionnaires from July to August, 2010 and analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, Ducan's multiple range test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression by SAS. Results: The level of perceived stigma was 3.93, self-esteem was 26.2, quality of life was 2.78. Self-esteem was positively associated with quality of life. Through the multiple regression, it was found that self-esteem and job were factors influencing of quality of life with 43% of predictability. Conclusion: It was found that self-esteem and job were important for people with Hansen's disease. To improve the quality of life in people with Hansen's disease, it is necessary to develop nursing interventions fostering self-esteem and decreasing perceived stigma.

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