| Keywords |
Marriage immigrant women ; Perceived health status ; Self efficiency ; Social support ; Quality of life |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to investigate perceived health status, self efficacy and social support mainly for migrant women living in G district in Seoul city, and to investigate the relationship between them understanding perceived health, self efficacy and social support on quality of life, and to support the formation of ongoing management and self-help meetings for married migrant women. This is descriptive survey study using a questionnaire which with demographic and sociological variables, health care needs, perceived health status, self efficacy, social support, and quality of life items by 98 married migrant women who visit a multicultural family council. The perceived health status of the participants was generally well recognized(3.06±.82). Health-related quality of life was associated with perceived health status(r=.33, p=.001), self efficacy(r=.38, p<.001), social support(r=.33, p=.001) and it was a static correlation. Factors influencing quality of life were self efficacy, social support, and perceived health status and these factors accounted for 30.1% of health related quality of life. In order to maintain and promote the health related quality of life of married immigrant women, it is necessary to promote self efficacy, and to participate in the health promotion activities that take into account the sustained interest and support and health condition. |