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Effects of Weight Control Programs on Limiting Obesity and Improving the Eating Behaviors of Adult Obese Women (성인 비만 여성을 위한 체중조절 프로그램이 비만과 식행동의 개선에 미치는 효과)

  • Kim, Kyung-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.784-792
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    • 2009
  • This study was conducted to investigate the effects of weight control programs on BMI, serum profiles, nutrition knowledge and eating behaviors of adult obese women. The subjects of this study were 33 adult obese women aged 30-65 years residing in Seoul. The weight control program for obese women included nutritional education, cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise for 12 weeks. The weight control experience of the subjects was 60.6%. They preferred physical exercise and diet restriction to weight control and 72.7% of subjects answered that the reasons for wanting to control their weight was health. The BMI of test subjects significantly decreased (p<0.001) from 28.3 to 27.1 after the 12 weeks of the weight control program. In addition, the % body fat significantly decreased (p<0.001) from 36.4% to 34.5% after completion of the weight control program. SGPT levels in the serum were also significantly decreased (p<0.05) after the program. Triglyceride levels significantly decreased from 194.9 mg/dL to 98.1 mg/dL (p<0.01) and the HDL cholesterol level significantly increased (p<0.01) from 55.8 mg/dL to 60.0 mg/dL after completion of the weight control program. Nutritional knowledge and eating behavior scores were significantly increased (p<0.001). In addition, the eating self-efficacy of the subjects was significantly increased (p<0.01); however, the food diversity scores were not changed after the program. These results suggest that the weight control program for adult obese women may be effectively used to promote weight reduction and improve nutritional knowledge and eating behavior.

A Study on the Security Threat Response in Smart Integrated Platforms (스마트 통합플랫폼 보안위협과 대응방안 연구)

  • Seung Jae Yoo
    • Convergence Security Journal
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.129-134
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    • 2022
  • A smart platform is defined as an evolved platform that realizes physical and virtual space into a hyper-connected environment by combining the existing platform and advanced IT technology. The hyper-connection that is the connection between information and information, infrastructure and infrastructure, infrastructure and information, or space and service, enables the realization and provision of high-quality services that significantly change the quality of life and environment of users. In addition, it is providing everyone with the effect of significantly improving the social safety net and personal health management level by implementing smart government and smart healthcare. A lot of information produced and consumed in these processes can act as a factor threatening the basic rights of the public and individuals by the informations themselves or through big data analysis. In particular, as the smart platform as a core function that forms the ecosystem of a smart city is naturally and continuously expanded, it faces a huge security burden in data processing and network operation. In this paper, platform components as core functions of smart city and appropriate security threats and countermeasures are studied.

Awareness of Agro-Healing for Increased Utilization of Abandoned School Facilities in Rural Areas and Recognition Characteristics of Demand for Institutionalization - For Users of Uootdari Culture Village, Ezere and Woori Nuri Culture Center - (농촌 폐교 시설의 활용 증대를 위한 치유농업 인식과 제도화 수요에 대한 인식 특성 - 웃다리문화촌, 에제르와 우리누리문화관 이용자를 대상으로 -)

  • Lee, Sun-Mi;Kim, Jeong-Eun;Kim, Dae-Sik;Park, Sin-Ae
    • Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.29-35
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    • 2023
  • Although Due to industrial development and urbanization, the number of schools closing due to a decrease in the school-age population is increasing due to the phenomenon of relocation from farming and fishing villages. Closing schools are used as social and cultural facilities, or they are used to generate income by providing education and experiences. Agro-healing is an activity that promotes psychological, social, and physical health by using rural resources. By reflecting the Agro-healing in the services operated by the closed school, the perception of the provision of the Agro-healing service was investigated as a way to provide a therapeutic service to visitors and to increase the utilization of the closed school. The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions, a total of 5 questions related to demographic information, a total of 5 questions related to the perception of agro-healing activities in closed school facilities. As a result, 347 people participated in the survey. The higher the awareness of agro-healing, the need for a agro-healing expert, the satisfaction with the use of rural closed school facilities, and the willingness to participate in agro-healing activities, the higher the awareness that the provision of agro-healing services was necessary by the state. Theses results are expected to be useful as basic to data to solve the diverse limitation in rural closed school and agro-healing activities.

Using a Stretch Sensor About of Squat Ankle Range of Motion Check Socks -Focusing on Men in Their Late 20s- (스트레치 센서를 이용한 스쿼트 시 발목 가동범위 체크 센서 양말에 관하여 -20대 후반 남성을 중심으로-)

  • Song, Kwanwoo;Park, Jinhee;Kim, Jooyong
    • Journal of Fashion Business
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.129-142
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of this study is to develop socks to check the range of ankle movement during squats for men in their late 20s. Sensors of 6, 8, and 12 mm were selected, and each sample was impregnated 1 to 3 times. It was prepared using a CNT dispersion, and the GF value was measured using UTM. Among them, the sample with 2 impregnation showed the best GF value. As a result of applying each sample to the socks, the 12 mm sensor was wider than the area of the Achilles tendon, resulting in noise, and the 8 mm sensor was higher than the tensile strength of the socks, resulting in a decrease in the graph. Therefore, testing was performed using a 6 mm sensor. In order to determine the effectiveness of the sensor, the normal operating range was checked through squats, and significant changes were confirmed when the operating range was checked again through squats by performing operations that can increase the operating range through Gastrocnemius, Soleus stretching, and low lunge. Using the results of this study, it is expected that the average value of the ankle movement range of the user is checked prevent injury, to be provided as basic data for the production of shoe products and the promotion of physical health.

Development of an Evidence-based Nutritional Intervention Protocol for Adolescent Athletes

  • Lee, Saningun;Lim, Hyunjung
    • Korean Journal of Exercise Nutrition
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.29-38
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    • 2019
  • [Purpose] Effective nutritional intervention can help reduce the risk of nutritional problems and improve athletic performance in adolescents. The five A's (assess, advise, agree, assist, and arrange) model is widely used as the theoretical framework for advice on nutrition, smoking, drinking, and physical activity and it recommends that practitioners in primary health care promote behavior change to facilitate positive outcomes. This model has also been useful in understanding the underlying processes of behavior change. This study aimed to develop both a novel evidence-based nutritional intervention protocol, rooted in sound nutritional theory, and a customizable nutritional intervention program to support sustainable healthy eating, enhance nutrient intake, and improve athletic performance in adolescent athletes. [Methods] In this study, we adapted the 5 A's behavioral change model and motivational interview to develop a theoretical framework to help adolescent athletes change their behavior and achieve their goals. [Results] During each step of the 5 A's protocol, a customized nutritional intervention protocol was developed by nutrition experts for each of adolescent athletes. Each plan was developed to improve the eating habits of adolescent athletes through group education and counseling. All nutritional counseling sessions were designed to enable participants to apply nutritional knowledge and practical action plans to their training and competition conditions to enable each of them to achieve individual athletic goals and facilitate self-management. [Conclusion] A theoretical and evidence-based nutritional intervention protocol was developed to identify and address obstacles to healthy dietary habits in adolescent athletes. This could be used as the basis for further studies aimed at improving nutrient intake and athletic performance in adolescent athletes.

Impact of Intrinsinc Foot Muscle Training and Navicular Mobilization on Flexible Flatfeet to Improve Life-care (라이프케어 증진을 위한 발내재근 훈련과 발배뼈 가동술이 유연성 편평발에 미치는 효과)

  • Lee, Eun-Sang
    • Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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    • v.13 no.5
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    • pp.195-201
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    • 2019
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate effective intervention(Intrinsic foot muscle training and navicular mobilization) methods for flexible flat foot. 32 subjects were divided into two groups: intrinsic foot muscle training(IFMT) and navicular mobilization(NM). In both groups significant difference in navicular drop pre and post test(p<.01), significant difference between n the two groups (p<.01, 95% CI: .768-4.607). In both groups significant difference in Foot pressure distribution pre and post test(p<.01), significant difference between the two groups (p<.01, 95% CI: 3.404-14.90). The results of this study showed that the IFMT was more effective than that of the flexible flat foot. It would be possible to provide more effective interventions for patients with flat feet and also to prevent secondary musculoskeletal disorders due to flat feet.

The Effects of a Memoir Writing Program for the Elderly Using Cognitive Enhancement Techniques (기억 향상 요소를 강화한 노인 집단 자서전 쓰기 프로그램의 효과)

  • Jin, Young Sun;Kim, Young Kyoung
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.401-417
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    • 2011
  • The life review means a process of appraising life of oneself and it is essential for finding the meaning of life in old age. The memoir writing is a kind of method of life review. The memoir writing program used in this study focused especially on enhancing the cognitive skills by providing priming and retrieval support for memory performance in reminiscing past experiences. All fourteen participants were healthy and normal community dwellers and attended four-month long programof memoir writing classes which are consisted of different themes for each week. The aim of this study was to examine if the memoir writing program would render the positive effect on mental health and cognitive ability of the elderly. The results were that quality of life, life satisfaction, ego integrity of the participants showed positive change and the level of depression was significantly reduced compared to that of the control group. The findings in the present study suggest that the memoir writing can serve as one of the community initiative program to the growing population of the elderly for their emotional and cognitive challenges that they face everyday. To warrant the validity of the program, further study is needed for other sectors of elderly population, such as elderly living alone or those with both physical and/or cognitive disadvantages.

Smart Healthcare: Enabling AI, Blockchain, VR/AR and Digital Solutions for Future Hospitals (스마트 헬스케어: 미래 병원을 위한 AI, 블록체인, VR/AR 및 디지털 솔루션 구현)

  • Begum, Khadija;Rashid, Md Mamunur;Armand, Tagne Poupi Theodore;Kim, Hee-Cheol
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2022.05a
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    • pp.406-409
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    • 2022
  • In recent years, the developments in technologies, such as AI systems, Blockchain, VR/AR, 3D printing, robotics, and nanotechnology, are reshaping the future of healthcare right before our eyes. And also, healthcare has seen a paradigm shift towards prevention-oriented medicine, with a focus on consumers requirements. The spread of infectious diseases such as Covid-19 have altered the definition of healthcare and treatment facilities, necessitating immediate action to redesign hospitals' physical environments, adapt communication models to address social distancing requirements, implement virtual health solutions, and establish new clinical protocols. Hospitals, which have traditionally served as the hub of healthcare systems, are pursuing or being forced to reestablish themselves against this landscape. Rather than only treating ailments, future healthcare is predicted to focus on wellness and prevention. In personalized care, long-term prevention strategies, remote monitoring, early diagnosis, and detection are critical. Given the growing interest in smart healthcare defined by these modern technologies, this study looked into the definitions and service kinds of smart healthcare. The background and technical aspects of smart hospitals were also explored through a literature review.

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Factors for Intentional Self-harm among the Elderly Patients with Depression (고의적 자해 노인 환자의 우울증 관련 요인)

  • Lee, Hyun Sook;Lee, Je Jung;Kim, Sang Mi
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.39 no.4
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    • pp.883-893
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    • 2019
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of the elderly patients with depression who were admitted to the hospital with intentional self-harm. 3,280 patients were selected from KCDC database(2011-2015) using STATA 12.0. Analysis results show that gender(female), residence(micropolitan city), result of suicide(death), risk factors(financial problems, psychological problems, physical disease, conflicts with family, place(non-residence) method of suicide(poisoning) were statistically significant. The hospital should detect the elderly patient with depression when they admitted.

The Influence of the Characteristics of Disability on Older Adults' Perception of Discrimination : A Mediating Effect of Leisure Activities (장애노인의 장애특성이 차별인식에 미치는 영향 - 여가활동의 매개효과를 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Dong-bae;Chae, Su-jin;Park, Eun-young
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare Studies
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.63-86
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    • 2009
  • This research aims to focus on how the perception of discrimination changes through the mediation effect of various leisure activities between the characteristic of disability and perception of discrimination. This research is based on the 2005 survey of the disabled conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, which studied 1,241 seniors over 65 with physical disabilities. The results of the study are as follows. First, the type of disability, duration of disability, and IADL are the influencing factors to the relation between the characteristic of disability and individual perception of discrimination. Second, the type of leisure activities was influenced by the characteristics of their disability. Especially, the degree of IADL was statistically significant in choosing the type of leisure. Third, leisure activities with specific purposes, such as amusement and self-development, have only partial mediation effect on the relation between the characteristic of disability and individual perception of discrimination.