A Study of Water Intake Status for Korean Nursing Universty Students

Abstract

This study is a descriptive correlation research that aims to inform the importance of water intake, and also to understand the relations of water intake, fatigue, life stress, and BMI of Korean nursing university students. The data was collected for a month from May 1st 2021. Targeting total 229 subjects, the data was analyzed by using the SPSS 23.0 Program. As the statistical methods, this study used the t-test, ANOVA, and correlation. The mean age of subjects was 23. The fatigue, life stress, and BMI related to the general characteristics are as follows. The fatigue showed differences according to the matter of exercise(t=-4.217, p<.001). The life stress showed differences according to the matter of smoking(t=3.110, p=.002) and coffee intake(t=3.404, p=.035). There were differences in BMI according to sex(t=4.719, p<.001), coffee intake(F=3.404, p=.035), and water intake(F=3.397, p=.035). Viewing the water intake, fatigue, and life stress of subjects, the water intake had a significant correlation with BMI(r=0.190, p=.004). The fatigue had a significant correlation with life stress(r=0.348, p<.001). Based on such results of this study, for the great health of nursing students, it would be essential to intake water correctly suitable for weight. Also, even under situations causing the fatigue and stress, the water intake should be recommended instead of coffee intake. In case when educating the water intake, the positive influence of water needs to be emphasized more.