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지역사회 중년여성의 특성 및 건강행위 실천과 비만 : 비만 지표에 따른 비교

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 Obesity related Factors in Middle Aged Women: Comparison of Body Mass Index and/or Waist Circumference as Measures of Obesity 
Authors
 김광숙  ;  김은경  ;  이정렬  ;  유미애  ;  김봉정  ;  박소현  ;  이순남  ;  김정은 
Citation
 Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing (한국보건간호학회지), Vol.23(2) : 273-284, 2009 
Journal Title
Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing(한국보건간호학회지)
ISSN
 1226-0290 
Issue Date
2009
Keywords
Body mass index ; Waist circumference ; Women
Abstract
Purpose: The study examined obesity conditions and related factors in middle aged Korean women who had been diagnosed as obese based body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference (WC) measurement. Presently, BMI alone, WC alone, or BMI + WC were used as obesity measures. Methods: Subjects were 488 women 40~64 years of age living in one city, Korea. Structured questionnaires concerning general characteristics, health behavior practices, and chronic disease history were completed by each subject. Results: The proportions of obesity were 42.4% by BMI, 39.3% by WC, and 51.3% by the combination of both measurements. Chi-square test revealed significant associations of obesity with age, education level, menopausal status, frequency of excessive eating, and history of diabetes mellitus or hypertension. These associations were similar for the three measurement schemes. There was significant positive relationship between BMI and WC, whereas the relationship between BMI and WHR (waist-hip ratio) was not significant. Conclusions: The combination of BMI and WC measurement may be a valid way to evaluate the obesity status in middle-aged women. Developing an obesity management program that includes control of excessive eating, and consideration of menopausal status and history of chronic diseases would be prudent
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3. College of Nursing (간호대학) > Dept. of Nursing (간호학과) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Kim, Gwang Suk(김광숙) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9823-6107
Kim, Jeong Eun(김정은)
Park, So Hyun(박소현)
You, Mi Ae(유미애)
Lee, Chung Yul(이정열)
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/105755
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