Republic of Korea
Research Article
Relationships Among Health Locus of Control, Coping Methods, and Dysmenorrhea of Korean Adolescence in Middle School
Author(s): Nam Hyun Cha and Sohyune R SokNam Hyun Cha and Sohyune R Sok
Background: Recently, sexual issues in youth have become more severe, and sexual education is given to youth almost forcefully and involuntarily. Then, it is necessary to help the youth cultivate accurate information on their own menstruation as the most basic health knowledge.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the correlations and degrees of health locus of control, coping methods, and dysmenorrhea; and the factors influencing the dysmenorrhea of Korean adolescence in middle school.
Design: This was a cross-sectional descriptive design.
Participants: Subjects were 572 female students in middle schools in Seoul, South Korea.
Measurements and findings: Measures were a demographic form, revised MDQ (Menstrual distress Questionnaire), questionnaire for coping .. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-1168.1000131
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