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Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing (한국지역사회간호학회)
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A Study on Coping Styles for Dysmenorrhea and Affecting Factors in Middle School Students

여중생의 월경곤란증 시 대처방법과 영향요인

  • Kim, Young Im (Department of Nursing, Korea National Open University) ;
  • Lee, En Hee (Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Jeon, Ga Eul (Department of Nursing, International University of Korea) ;
  • Choi, Sook Ja (Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University)
  • 김영임 (한국방송통신대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 이은희 (강릉원주대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 전가을 (한국국제대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 최숙자 (서울대학교 보건대학원)
  • Received : 2013.05.15
  • Accepted : 2013.08.08
  • Published : 2013.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate coping styles for dysmenorrhea and explore factors related with their coping styles according to different health loci of control in middle schoolers. Methods: Data were collected by using a structured questionnaire for 572 students from three middle schools in Seoul from March 22 to April 2, 2010. The measurement included menstrual distress, coping method questionnaire and health locus of control. The data were analyzed by using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis. Results: Middle school students used the active behavioral coping style more often than the avoidance style. There was a significant difference in means within each coping style including levels of stress, levels of health, and regular exercise. There were also significant correlations between each coping style and health locus of control. Regression analyses indicated that the health locus of control factor is the most powerful factor in each coping style. Conclusion: We observed that various coping methods are used for dysmenorrhea in middle school students. However, the active behavioral coping style is dominant in such a condition. Based on these results, we need to develop a health locus of control to improve coping styles for dysmenorrhea.

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