| Title |
Health-Promoting Behavior and Influencing Factors in Young North Korean Refugees (NKRs) Living in South Korea
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, February 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10903-018-0691-z |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Jumin Park, Young Dae Kwon, Hyunchun Park, Shi Eun Yu, Jin-Won Noh |
| Abstract |
The number of young North Korean refugees (NKRs) entering South Korea to escape famine and poverty and improve their quality of life is drastically increasing. The aims of this study were to identify and compare health promoting lifestyle behaviors (HPLBs) of young NKRs, compared to South Koreans, and to investigate influencing factors related to HPLBs in young NKRs. Data were obtained from 150 NKRs residing in South Korea and 161 South Koreans. Respondents provided their psychological status (depression, stress, and life satisfaction) and HPLBs. The NKRs reported lower interpersonal relations scores and higher spiritual growth scores compared to the control group. Attendance in religious services, stress, and life satisfaction were significantly associated with HPLBs in young NKRs. Health education and/or promotion programs focusing interpersonal relations and spiritual growth may be beneficial. In addition, regular psychological health screening is proposed as part of health-checkup programs, potentially improving adjustment to South Korean society. |
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