A Study on the Relationship among Climacteric Symptoms, Knowledge of Menopause and Health Promoting Behavior in Middle-Aged Women

Lee, Kun Ja; Chang, Chun Ja; Yoo, Jae Hee

doi:2003.9.4.400

Korean J Women Health Nurs > Volume 9(4); 2003 > Article

Original Article

Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing 2003;9(4):400-409.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2003.9.4.400

A Study on the Relationship among Climacteric Symptoms, Knowledge of Menopause and Health Promoting Behavior in Middle-Aged Women

Kun Ja Lee, Chun Ja Chang, Jae Hee Yoo

Department of Nursing, Gachongil College, Korea.

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was to identify the correlations among climacteric symptoms, knowledge of menopause and health promoting behavior in middle-aged women. METHOD: 1,360 women between 40-60 years of age living in Incheon, were asked to complete a questionnaire on their health. The data was collected between October 10th and October 30th, 2002. The data was analyzed using T-test, ANOVA and Pearson's correlation coefficients with SPSS/pc program. RESULT: The variables significantly affecting climacteric symptoms, knowledge of menopause and health promoting behavior were education, perceived health status and family health problems. The relationship between knowledge of menopause and health promoting behavior was statistically significant with a positive correlation.
CONCLUSION
The knowledge of menopause by middle aged women was in positively correlated with health promoting behavior. Therefore, based on this study, we plan to develop a health education program to promote knowledge of menopause and health promoting behavior.

Key Words: Middle-aged women; Climacteric symptoms; Knowledge of menopause; Health promoting behavior