2009 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of a menopause self-care program with emphasis on farming Lifestyles
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19592478
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Clinical nursing
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| Research Institution | Tenshi College (2008-2009)
Hokkaido University (2007) |
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Principal Investigator |
SHIMA Akiko Tenshi College, 看護栄養学部, 講師 (80337112)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
MAEZAWA Masaji 北海道大学, 医学研究科, 教授 (90124916)
KAWAHARADA Mariko 北海道大学, 保健科学研究院, 准教授 (90374272)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2007 – 2009
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| Keywords | 更年期 / 農業従事者 / ストレス対処能力(Sense of Coherence) / セルフケアプログラム |
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| Research Abstract |
Menopause self-care programs for female farmers were examined after clarification of the onset frequency of menopausal symptoms among them and the characteristics of related factors. As for the onset ratio of menopausal symptoms, it became apparent that farming women had hot flashes more frequently than those in other occupations, and that stress-coping ability and obesity were related to these symptoms. Two types of health program focusing on stress management and obesity improvement were provided-an interactive type and an information service type. The programs addressed farmers' concerns in regard to diet and stress management, but failed to mitigate menopausal symptoms as a whole, although some temporary relaxation effects were acknowledged. Hence, program continuity and the development of individually tailored programs remain issues for future resolution.
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