• Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.51-55
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• 2007

Backgrounds: Obesity and depression are serious health problem and also constitute cardiovascular disease risk factors. Some studies found an association between obesity and higher rates of depression in women but not in men. The current study examined the association between depressive symptoms and obesity, especially central obesity in Korean women. Methods : The participants were 4,609 Korean women aged 20-85 years. Each individual was assessed for the presence of obesity and central obesity using the criteria suggested by WPRO(World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific). Depressive symptomatology was measured by Beck Depression Inventory(BDI). Results : In obese women, rate of depressed women is significantly higher compared normal group(27.6% VS. 23.2%, p<0.01). The rates of depressed women is higher in women who had central obesity(26.9% VS. 22.7%, p<0.01). Depressed women had higher rates of central obesity(93.2% VS.86.9%, p<0.01). Conclusion Our findings show obesity especially central obesity is associated with depressed women and suggests that further investigation for interaction between depression and obesity is needed.

• Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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• v.13 no.8
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• pp.595-602
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• 2019

The Purpose of this study was to evaluated the effectiveness of Pilates exercise in women with obesity through a review of Pilates exercise used to enhance physical function and mental function. We searched randomized controlled trials using electronic databases. We also manually reviewed sources to identify additional relevant studies. We only included research that Pilates was applied and the researches that was combined with other kinds of exercises were excluded. We have found 11 researches that is corresponded to selected criteria and the investigation was conducted by dividing into two section which are physical and psychological effect of Pilates exercise. Pilates exercise affect body composition, hormone by providing increased muscle strength, quality of life, lumbar isokinetic muscle strength, adiponectin, ghrelin and confidence, as well as decreased body fat rate, insulin, RBP-4, leptin, total cholesterol, triglyceride. Pilates exercise for women with obesity has been shown to be highly effective in lots of health related factors. Therefore we recommend Pilates exercise strongly for the life care of obesity women.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.217-225
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• 2020

This study was a secondary analysis research using data from the Seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VII-2), 2017 to identify the relationships between obesity and physical activities and prevalence of osteoarthritis in menopause women. The subjects were 1,516 menopause women aged over 19 years who participated in the KNHANES VII-2, 2017. Data were downloaded from the KNHANES website and analysed through complex sampling design data analysis using IBM SPSS 21.0 program. Prevalence of osteoarthritis is 1.88 times higher in women with body mass index (BMI) above pre-obesity and non-abdominal obesity and 1.98 times higher in women with BMI above pre-obesity and abdominal obesity than in women with BMI normal or low weight and non-abdominal obesity. These results indicate that obesity prevention and management should be provided to prevention of osteoarthritis for menopause women and obesity should be considered body mass index and abdominal obesity.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.457-466
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• 2017

The present study is to observe changes of health promoting behaviors of obese women by applying 8 weeks of motion-beat on rhythm exercise program. The effects of the obese women's motion-beat in rhythm exercise were summarized in the following conclusions: For changes in their health promoting behaviors, according to the application of motion-beat to the eight-week rhythm exercise, it was noted that the application of motion-beat was effective in the factor of stress management. Therefore, since the exercise applying motion-beat maximizes fun and interest, it has been developed as a program on sports for all, appropriate and efficient for obese women, and it is expected that positive changes in health promoting behaviors can be suggested as a measure for the facilitation of their continuous participation in the exercise.

• Journal of Industrial Convergence
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.107-120
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• 2024

This study aimed to identify factors associated with metabolic abnormalities in non-obese and obese postmenopausal women based on biopsychosocial model. Secondary data analysis was conducted using data from 5,335 postmenopausal women who participated in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2015-2021). According to logistic analysis with applying a complex simple analysis in SPSS 26.0, biomedical (increased age; a family history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular diseases) and biosocial factors (low educational level) were associated with 1-2 metabolic abnormalities and metabolic syndrome, regardless of adiposity. Additionally, low familial socioeconomic status and prolonged sedentary behaviors were the biosocial and psychosocial factors associated with metabolic syndrome regardless of adiposity. Finally, insufficient physical activity was associated with metabolic syndrome in obese postmenopausal women. Based on these results, tailored strategies should be developed considering the significant factors associated with metabolic abnormalities and adiposity in postmenopausal women.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.33 no.12
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• pp.1979-1990
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• 2009

This study suggests apparel sizing systems for obese women in their twenties to fifties. Size Korea body measurement data were used for sampling the obese subjects by obesity judgment indices. A total of 7 obesity judgment indices frequently used in the clothing field were inspected and the measurement data of 499 females defined as "obese" by over 5 obesity judgment indices were analyzed. The results of the study were as follows: A total of 2,212 female body measurement data for the Size Korea Project were collected. These were compared with the 499 data of the obese women in the study. Except for all heights and some lengths correlating with heights, the measurements of obese women were larger than the entire group of females. Bust girth, hip girth, and height were selected as control dimensions of the outerwear covering the upper body; waist girth and hip girth were selected as control dimensions of the outerwear covering the lower body. In each crosstabulation table, 3cm pitches and 5cm pitches by bust girth, waist girth, and hip girth were compared in the aspects of coverage and coverage efficiency. Finally, sizing charts for outerwear covering the upper body and the lower body of obese women were established in the study through the comparison of the coverage and the coverage efficiency. These Size charts were given by 5cm pitches as final sizing systems. Size number of outerwear covering the upper body was 10 and size number of outerwear covering the lower body was 9. In addition, the body measurements of control dimensions and referable dimensions for making garments are given.

• Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.138-148
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• 2016

Background: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of an abdominal obesity management program in middle-aged women in Korea. Methods: Examination of databases, including the Research Information Sharing Service, Database Periodical Information Academic, and Korean Studies Information, resulted in identification of 772 studies performed up to 2014, of which 43 satisfied the inclusion data. Data analysis was performed using R version 3.2 to calculate the effect sizes, explore possible causes of heterogeneity, and check for publication bias, using a funnel plot and its trim-and-fill analysis. Results: The mean effect size of the management program was small (g=0.22), along with the anthropometric index (g=0.18), metabolism index (g=0.21), fat-distribution (g=0.36), and inflammatory index (g=0.36). Moderator analysis was performed to determine heterogeneity, but no significant differences were found between the randomized controlled trial (RCT) group and non-RCT group. In addition, the length of the session was found to be statistically significant after performing a meta-regression. Finally, a funnel plot with a trim-and-fill analysis was produced to check for publication bias, but no significant bias was detected. Conclusion: Based on these findings, the abdominal obesity management program affects middle-aged women in Korea. Further research is needed to target other age groups with abdominal obesity.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• v.49 no.2
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• pp.99-110
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• 2016

Purpose: The current study was conducted in order to identify health and nutritional status of Korean underweight women in their twenties by comparing with normal, overweight, and obese women. Methods: Data from the 2010~2012 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used in this study. Subjects were 897 women aged 20~29 years. Subjects were classified according to underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese groups based on body mass index. Health status was assessed using data from the health questionnaire and examination. Nutritional status was assessed using data from 24-hour dietary recall and a food frequency questionnaire. Results: The underweight group had higher education and exercised less than the obese group. Means of blood chemistry and blood pressure of the underweight group did not differ from those of the normal weight group. Means of fasting glucose, insulin, lipid profiles, blood cell counts, and blood pressure in the underweight group were different from those of the overweight or obese group. Proportions of delivery, breast feeding, and irregular menstruation in the underweight group were lower compared with the other groups. Except retinol intake, means of nutrient intake did not differ among four groups. There were significant differences among four groups in the intakes of cereals and eggs and frequency of consumption of dairy products. Conclusion: The current findings showed that health and nutritional status of underweight women in their twenties did not differ from those of normal weight women. In particular, health status of underweight women in their twenties was better than that of obese women of the same ages. Further study on health and nutritional status of extremely underweight women is necessary.

• 건강소식
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• v.29 no.9 s.322
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• pp.10-11
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• 2005

배란장애의 대표적인 예로 '다낭성 난소증후군'이 있는데, 비만 여성에게서 훨씬 더 많다.

• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.143-156
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• 2008

목적 : 갱년기 여성은 내장비만의 위험이 높으며 또한 심리적 변화를 겪는 시기이다. 갱년기 여성의 복부지방, 내장지방, 피하지방 및 이와 관련된 단순비만지표, 간울증, 스트레스, 우울, 자존감 등을 조사하여 갱년기 건강의 위협이 되는 신체 심리 인자를 알아보고자 이 연구를 시행하였다. 방법 : 병원공고를 통해 체질량지수 $23kg/m^2$ 이상 비흡연자인 만 45세 이상 55세 이하의 폐경 전후의 갱년기 여성 환자를 모집하여 2007년 8월 20일부터 24일까지 47명이 모집되었으며 이중 체질량지수 $25kg/m^2$ 이상이면서 복부 전산화 단층촬영 상 내장지방이 $100cm^2$ 이상인 20명의 단순비만지표, 체성분검사, 혈액검사, 복부 전산화 단층촬영 및 한방비만변증 (간울) 및 스트레스, 우울, 자존감 설문검사 결과의 상관성을 분석하였다. 본 연구는 경희대학교 동서신의학병원의 임상연구심사위원회의 승인을 받았다. 결과 : 1. 갱년기 비만여성에서 복부지방 면적, 피하지방 면적은 체질량지수, 체지방률, 허리둘레/신장비 등의 단순비만지표와 유의한 상관성을 보인 반면 (p < 0.01), 내장지방 면적은 단순비만지표와 상관성을 보이지 않았다. 2. 내장지방 면적은 사회 재적응 평가척도 (${\gamma}=0.577$, p < 0.01)와 유의한 상관성이 있었고, 선형회귀분석에서 유의한 결과를 나타냈다. $VAT(cm^2)=116.1+0.101{\times}(SRRS\;score)$ (${\gamma}^2=0.332$) 3. 피하지방은 식이태도 점수와, 총복부지방은 식이태도 점수 및 갱년기지수 중 혈관운동증상과 상관성이 있었다. 4. 간울증은 스트레스 반응척도, 우울지수, 갱년기지수 및 그 하부항목 중 혈관운동, 정신, 운동, 소화, 전신증상과 양의 상관성을, 자존감척도와는 음의 상관성을 나타냈으며, 내장지방과 직접적인 상관성을 보이지 않았다. 결론 : 간울증은 높은 스트레스, 우울, 갱년기 증상 및 낮은 자존감과 관련되는 것으로 나타났다. 폐경전후 비만여성에서 내장지방 면적은 간울증과 유의한 상관성을 보이지 않았으나, 생활 스트레스 사건이 많을수록 높아지는 것으로 나타나 갱년기 여성 내장비만에서 스트레스에 대한 대처가 중요할 것으로 사료된다. 추후 임상적 연계성 및 설문 보완에 대한 연구가 필요하리라 생각된다.