Alcohol Drinking Related Health Characteristics in Men of National Merit More than 60 Years Old |
Su Hong Kim, Sang Hee Kim |
1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Busan Veterans Hospital, Busan, Korea. 2Department of Nursing, Kosin University College of Nursing, Busan, Korea. iris0409@kosin.ac.kr |
60세 이상 국가유공자의 음주 관련 건강 특성 |
김수홍1, 김상희2 |
1부산보훈병원 순환기내과, 2고신대학교 간호대학 간호학과 |
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Abstract |
BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to investigate alcohol drinking related health characteristics for improvement of life stability and well-being in war veterans. METHODS The research design was a descriptive survey design with a convenience sample. Data collection was performed using self-report questionnaires and included 163 veterans who were >60 years old and who visited a cardiovascular medicine out-patient department. The process of a change in drinking consciousness was investigated together with healthy action changes, including drinking temptation and deciding to drink alcohol. RESULTS Failing at work was the greatest drinking temptation. The subjects knew that if they drank continuously, they would become addicted to alcohol. Most subjects experienced mental stress and difficulty living. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that access to an evidence-based treatment program and systems of care should be provided for veterans who drink alcohol and have other health conditions and illnesses. |
Key Words:
Alcohol drinking, Veterans, Health, Aged |
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