• Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.312-320
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare health habit, physical health status, and perceived health status between young Korean and Korean-Chinese women. Methods: This study was conducted as a cross-sectional comparative survey. For this study, 114 Korean women were recruited in Seoul, South Korea and 64 Korean-Chinese women in Jilin Province, China through convenience sampling. Results: A positive correlation was found between health habit and perceived health status. Perceived health status, WHR, body density, flexibility, and muscle endurance were significantly lower in Korean women than in Korean-Chinese ones. Knee flexion and ankle dorsal flexion was significantly higher in Korean women than in Korean-Chinese ones. Conclusion: Further investigation is required to compare the two different groups that share the same ethnicity and similar culture but were born into different countries. A study such as this may provide answers regarding the influence of migrated transition on health.

• Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.133-141
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• 2007

Objectives: We intended to know the total health state and suggest basic result for good health management of oriental medical university student by examining Sasang constitution and health degree(THI: Todai Health Index). Methods: We diagnosed Sasang constitution using QSCC II and also estimated health degree using THI. We recruited the student of 9 universities and analyzed. Results 1. The score of psychiatric health was higher than physical one. 2. Degree of health state of Soeumin was worse than Taeumin in category of Digestive(p=0.015) and Irregular life (p=0.002) and worse than Taeumin and Soyangin in Nervousness(p=0.000), Mental Irritability(p=0.000) and Depression(p=0.007). 3. Soyangin was worse than Soeumin and Taeumin in Fiction(p=0.000). 4. Aggressiveness showed a tendence of increase in order Taeumin, Soyangin, and Soeumin. Conclusions : The oriental medical student of university needed health management focusing on psychiatric health aspect rather than physical one. And there exist the difference of health problem according to Sasang constitution. So the student should have deal with health management efficiently according to that.

• Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.772-780
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• 2014

The purpose of this study is to identify the practical knowledge about osteoporosis and health promoting behavior possessed by male and female university students in their twenties. Next, the study seeks to analyze the difference in the degree of knowledge and practice of health promoting behavior depending on the students' area of study (health-related or non-health-related major) and previous education about osteoporosis. A survey was given to 300 male and female university students in Jeju Island from November 18 to December 6, 2013. Regarding knowledge about osteoporosis, the accuracy rate of health science major participants was 16.8 % higher than that of those of non-health science, and the accuracy rate of participants with previous education about osteoporosis was 12.9 % higher than those who had not. Health promoting behavior showed a higher degree of practice among students in health-related majors and those with previous applicable education. There were significant differences between the knowledge of osteoporosis and major and the presence and absence of prior education. Regarding the degree of health promoting behavior and major, the presence or absence of prior education showed significant differences. Among male and female students in their twenties, the recognition of knowledge about osteoporosis is very low. There is a need to develop various programs that focus on osteoporosis prevention rather than treatment, to improve the quality of education and training content according to the individual, and to lower the target age for osteoporosis education.

• Health Policy and Management
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.28-47
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• 2003

The purpose of this study was to assess the user's satisfaction of health care service in public health centers in Busan. The study respondents were 212, those who visited health centers for health care service. Data were collected in July 2002 by using SERVQUAL(comprehensive service quality measurement scale) and 3 open questions for more details about service satisfaction and the needs for health care service. SERVQUAL has 5 dimensions； tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy. The results were as follows ： 1. The users reported more satisfaction at 'just service cost', 'convenient service procedure' and 'clean physical environment' at SERVQUAL. Among them the highest rated item was 'service cost'. And the less satisfaction items were 'understanding and individual concerns about service users', 'medical equipment' and 'health center facilities'. 2. There were no statistical differences by general characteristics except for the kind of services rendered. Those who visited for physical examinations and laboratory tests reported lower satisfaction than any other groups. 3. At the open questions, the respondents expressed that they were satisfied with the low service cost, kindness of employee and clean environment. But they criticized the old facilities and worn medical equipment, in addition to the less than kind attitudes. These strengths and weaknesses of health center's service could be applied for planning of customer­centered health care service.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.340-346
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• 2023

Background: Truck driving is a highly sedentary occupation that places workers at risk for chronic health conditions, such as obesity and high blood pressure. The primary purpose of this study was to objectively describe truck drivers' typical physical activity (PA) patterns. Methods: We used ~7-10-day baseline PA actigraphy data samples from drivers in the Safety & Health Involvement For Truckers (SHIFT) study (n = 394). Driver PA patterns (e.g., average number of ≥10 minute Freedson bouts per week, time in bouts, and common days/times for PA) were summarized with descriptive analyses. We also compared objective accelerometer data to self-reports. Results: Drivers' weekly PA averaged 14.4 minutes (SD = 37.0), and most PA occurred between 5-6 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Drivers overestimated self-reported weekly exercise by over 60 min/week compared to accelerometer data. Conclusion: Our results suggest that objective PA assessment may be warranted over self-report when possible, and timing may be key in future PA intervention work with truck drivers.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.61-73
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• 1999

This study was performed to investigate the degree of demand and general features of services required of home visiting physical therapy for chronic ill patients. The study subjects were ambulatory and admitted patients treated with physical therapy at six general and one oriental hospitals, one welfare center, four health centers located in Taejon from March 2, 1999 to March 16. Authors developed structured questionnaire, and distributed it to each physical therapist of study organizations. Total number of distributed questionnaire was 500, and 405 questionnaire were collected and analysed finally. 1. $82.4\%$ of patients and $90.0\%$ of caregivers are showed that home visiting physical therapy was needed(p<0.05) 2. The rate of necessity for home visiting physical therapy by kinds of disease was $949\%$ in cerebral palsy, $95.0\%$ in upper spinal cord injury, $83.3\%$ in lower spinal cord injury, $84.5\%$ in cerebral vascular accident, $89.6\%$ in traumatic brain injury, $83.5\%$ in other diseases. 3. In the general features of required service for home visiting physical therapy, $33.7\%$ of patients and $34.4\%$ of caregivers want special isolated physical therapy center, $33.1\%$ of patients and $43.3\%$ of caregivers want 3 times per week in frequency, $46.7\%$ of patients and $45.0\%$ of caregivers want 30-60minutes in treatment duration, and $48.0\%$ of patients and $46.7\%$ of caregivers want more intensive care than general hospitals. 4. In the working place of home visiting physical therapy, $36.1\%$ of patients and $36.2\%$ of caregivers wants physical therapist worked in general hospital. Also, $53.3\%$ of patients and $52.2\%$ of caregivers answered no interested in physical therapist's gender. The most preferential age of home visiting physical therapist is thirties in $43.2\%$ of patients and $63.4\%$ in caregivers

• Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.23-30
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• 2021

PURPOSE: Physical therapists are at risk of becoming infected because they are in contact with or within 2 meters of the patient while treating them. The purpose of this study is to investigate the anxiety and depression of physical therapists during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to identify the factors that affect anxiety and depression. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted during the pandemic. The survey were completed by 84 physical therapists in 24 local hospitals in Gwangju, South Korea. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were used to evaluate their anxiety and depression status. Logistic regression models were used to identify the general characteristics factors related to anxiety or depression. RESULTS: It was found that 40 (47.6%) respondents had anxiety, and 37 (44%) had depression. If there was a child under the age of seven in the physical therapist's family, a high probability of anxiety (p < .05) prevailed. Physical therapists in their 30s had a higher risk of depression than those in their 40s (p < .05). The risk of anxiety and depression in physical therapists who were with patients who did not wear masks was higher than for those who were with patients who wore masks (p < .05). CONCLUSION: The anxiety and depression status of physical therapists in Gwangju, South Korea, during the pandemic of COVID-19 was poor. It is necessary to wear a mask for all people during physical therapy.

• Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.177-186
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to investigate the of regular worksite health exercise program participation on related fitness. Subject for study were 34 middle-aged women in Kwangju-city. To achieve this, body composition, cardiopulmonary function, physical fitness of every subjects were measured before and post regular health exercise program participation during 12 week. The results of this study were as follows: 1. Regular health exercise program participation result from improving the body composition, but there is not significant different statistically(p〈.05). 2. Significant differences were observed in the cardiopulmonary function(vital capacity, VO$_2$ max) after regular exercise program during 12 week(p〈.05). 3. Significant differences were observed in the flexibility(sitting trunk flexion), abdominal endurance(sit-ups), power (standing high jump), agility(trunk reaction time) after regular exercise program during 12 week(p〈.05).

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• v.54 no.10
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• pp.395-400
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• 2011

During the adolescent period, they experience rapid physical, emotional, cognitive developments while they establish their lifestyle and habitual routines that strongly influence adult health and life. Recent rapid economic growth in Korea, and the earlier onset of physical, sexual, and psychological maturation of adolescents, has resulted in changes in the health status of adolescents from many years ago. Risk-taking behaviors such as drinking alcohol, smoking, and sexual experiences are critical issues that affect the health of, adolescents. Therefore, it is important for pediatricians to note the that risk-taking behaviors of adolescents in Korea that are caused by individual psychosocial factors. This review article illustrates the current health status of Korean adolescents and provides an overview of risk-taking behaviors, to inform pediatricians about some of the key issues.

• International Journal of Human Ecology
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.111-124
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences in the health status of the divorced population according to their income status and to explain the social mechanisms. By analyzing 287 midlife men and women divorced within the last 5 years, we found a strong inverse relationship between their health and income status: the low-income divorced group was more liable to depression and poor physical health. Lack of social connections and having less hope for remarriage after getting a divorce were main factors explaining health vulnerability of the low income group among divorced. Further details have been discussed.