• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.202-209
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• 2016

Purpose: This paper examined the relationship between knowledge differences of maternal oral health and of relevant demographic variables. Methods: Participants included 239 pregnant women who were recruited from Women's Hospital located in B city who agreed to participate in this study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis using the SPSS 21.0 program. Results: Maternal knowledge of oral health was moderate level ($10.22{\pm}2.36$). Scores of maternal knowledge of oral health were different according to age, education, occupation, parity, and dental care experience in pregnancy. Level of oral healthcare knowledge was weakly related to age and education. Conclusion: Consequently, it is necessary to encourage pregnant women to take part in oral health education program during antenatal care.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.63-73
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• 1985

Ratio of physically and mentally handicapped people among the total population is about 3∼4%. Regardless of the extent of seriousness of handicaps, they have to sustain various difficulties in their life time and pose challenging problems to their homes, community and nation. In the spectrum of their problems, measures such as treatment, rehabilitation and welfare work all occupied important part but most significant measure is the prevention. Such handicaps items from health care of maternal and child, mostly causes throughout the process of pregnancy, delivery and upbringing. And then this study is focused on the pregnant history of the mothers with handicapped children. The objective of this study is to identify the basic factors which can create a handicapped child during pregnancy and is to prevent the birth of such a child. For this study, 301 mothers who have handicapped children were selected, now receiving various training at 5 rehabilitation and educational facilities. And questionnaires distributed to them during the period of Oct, 1983 to Dec, 14. The collected responses have been analized in terms of significant numbers, percentage and metic average. Their related results are as follows: 1. The sexual ratio between the male and female was 58.5% compare 41.5%. The average age of the handicapped children was 10.1 years old and that of mothers at the time of the children's birth was 28.9 old years. They were born as 2.14th in their family, the ratio of antenatal care for pregnant mothers was 36.2% and 22.9% were abnormally delivered. 37.9% out of the total were born from mothers with ages above 35 years and as their first baby. 2. The time of confirming the handicapped nature of children was during babyhood by 97.1% and discovery of these misfortunes were made by chance. As for causes of those-handicapped status 20.9% disease from complication, 15.3% from difficulties experience at the time of delivery, 11.3% from heredity and 10% were results of drug abuse during pregnancy, and 49.8% of the handicapped children were mentally retarded.

• 부모자녀건강학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.18-27
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• 2017

Purpose: This study aimed to verify the effects of prenatal breast self-massage education on first-time mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding adaptation, and breastfeeding practice. Method: The experimental group (n=26) received prenatal breast self-massage education focused on self mamma care (SMC) at 34-36 weeks gestation and 2 weeks later face-to-face. The control group (n=25) was recruited immediately following birth and received usual care. Breastfeeding self-efficacy was measured 4 hours after childbirth and 3 days later, and breastfeeding practice, breastfeeding adaptation, and breastfeeding-related characteristics were measured 2 weeks and 4 weeks after childbirth through online survey. The data were analyzed by $x^2$ test and t-test using SPSS/WIN 24.0. Results: There was no significant difference in breastfeeding self-efficacy of the experimental group at 4 hours after childbirth (t=0.83, p=.410) whereas it was statistically significantly higher at 3 days postpartum (t=2.86, p=.006). There were no significant differences in breastfeeding adaptation between the two groups at both 2 weeks (t=1.76, p=.084) and 4 weeks postpartum (t=0.87, p=.388). For breastfeeding practice a statistically significant difference was found at 4 weeks for the experimental group ($x^2=4.77$, p=.036). Conclusion: This antenatal SMC intervention was found to be a feasible intervention for use in clinical practice.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.677-689
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• 2019

Purpose: This qualitative study aimed to develop a substantive theory of the process of adaptation to motherhood in Central Asian-Korean immigrants to Korea. Methods: Individual, in-depth interviews were conducted from July to September 2017, with 18 women who emigrated of Korean ethnicity from Central Asia to Korea, and took care of their baby for at least a year after their first delivery in Korea. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data from the transcriptions were analyzed through Strauss and Corbin's grounded theory method, and data analysis was conducted simultaneously with data collection. Results: As a result of categorizing the interview data through the process of open coding, 10 categories, with 31 subcategories and 102 concepts were drawn, and "growth as a Central Asian-Korean mother in an unfamiliar, historical hometown" was found to be the core category of the process of adaptation to motherhood in Central Asian-Korean immigrants to Korea. Conclusion: A characteristic of the process of adaptation to motherhood in Central Asian-Korean immigrants to Korea, drawn from this study, is that it differs according to the level of initiative to carry out interaction strategies, and the use of various supportive social resources. The findings indicate the need for Medicare eligibility adjustment for antenatal care, the extension of the visa renewal period during childbirth, the development of web- or mobile application-based educational programs in Russian language, and the establishment of integrated visiting healthcare services, community service resources, and policy support to enable these women to utilize various supportive social resources.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.286-296
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• 2021

Purpose: This study compared infant mortality and its associated factors between Korean and immigrant women using vital statistics gathered by Statistics Korea. Methods: Birth and death statistics from the period between 2009 and 2019 were extracted from the census of population dynamics data of the Microdata Integrated Service, Korea. Statistical data were derived from a complete survey and infant mortality was analyzed from mortality statistics data. Descriptive statistics were used for comparison. Results: The average infant mortality rate (IMR) of Korean women was 2.7 in Korea, which did not change significantly between 2009 and 2019; however, the IMR of immigrant women increased significantly in 2018 to 4.2 and subsequently decreased to 2.6 in 2019. Moreover, the age of Korean and immigrant women at the time of infant death gradually increased from 31.1 years and 25.9 years in 2009 to 32.8 years and 30.9 years in 2019, respectively. The gestational age was lower for deceased infants born to immigrant women (mean, 31.04 weeks; standard deviation [SD], 6.42; median, 30.00) compared to infants born to Korean women (mean, 31.71 weeks; SD, 6.48; median, 32.00). Immigrant women (91.7%) received slightly fewer antenatal care visits compared to Korean women (93.1%). Conclusion: It is vital to devise a plan to lower the IMR of immigrant women in Korea. Moreover, it is necessary to explore the factors related to infant mortality among immigrant women within the context of Korean societal situation, culture, and home environment.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제65권4호
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• pp.201-208
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• 2022

Background: According to the National Family Health Survey-4, in India, 78.9% of deliveries occur in institutions, although only 42.6% of new mothers initiate breastfeeding within 1 hour of delivery. Purpose: To estimate the proportion of early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) among new mothers at discharge from a tertiary care hospital and identify the determinants of delayed initiation of breastfeeding among them. Methods: This was a hospital-based analytical cross-sectional study of 108 new mothers. After obtaining Institutional Review Board approval and informed consent, we interviewed the new mothers on the day of discharge. Multivariate logistic regression was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics ver. 24. Results: The median breastfeeding initiation time was 90 minutes (interquartile range, 30-180 minutes). Overall, 43.5% of the mothers practiced EIBF, 77.4% practiced exclusive breastfeeding, and 43.5% were rooming in at discharge. Reasons for breastfeeding delays included extended recovery time from spinal anesthesia, maternal lassitude, and uncomfortable breastfeeding position due to post-cesarean pain. In the multivariate analysis, a birth weight less than 2,500 g (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 4.33; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.12-16.82; P=0.03), cesarean section delivery (aOR, 4.68; 95% CI, 1.57-13.92; P=0.005), and mother's poor knowledge of breastfeeding (aOR, 4.61; 95% CI, 1.44-14.72; P=0.010) were more likely to delay the initiation of breastfeeding. Conclusion: EIBF was practiced by less than half of the new mothers as determined by the cesarean section, baby's birth weight, and mothers' awareness of breastfeeding. Thus, it is vital to improve breastfeeding and nutritional counseling among mothers during the antenatal period and improve healthcare professionals' training to facilitate EIBF, even in circumstances such as cesarean section.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제48권10호
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• pp.1096-1101
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• 2005

목 적 : 호흡 곤란 증후군이 있을 경우 폐 표면 활성제를 조기에 투여하고 고빈도 환기를 시행한 후 상태가 안정되면 즉시 1회 환기 용적 환기를 기초로 하는 연성 환기 요법으로의 전환이 현재 치료의 기본으로 인식되고 있다. 호흡 곤란증이 악화되기 전 폐 표면 활성제를 조기에 투여하고 생리적 호흡 방식에 근접한 연성 환기 요법을 병용함으로써 인공 호흡기 치료 기간의 단축은 물론 합병증의 감소 등 치료 성적의 변화에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1999년 1월부터 2003년 12월까지 최근 5년간 대구 파티마병원에서 출생한 신생아 중에서 신생아 집중 치료실에 1개월 이상 입원 치료를 받고 퇴원한 출생 체중 1,500 g 미만의 극소 저출생 체중아 255명을 대상으로 하였다. 이중 폐 표면 활성제 투여 후 인공 호흡기 처치를 받은 호흡 곤란 증후군 환아 141명을 연구군으로 하였다. 모든 대상아는 병력지를 기초로 재태 연령과 출생 체중을 분석하였고, 호흡 곤란 증후군 환아에서 임상적 특성, 폐 표면 활성제의 투여 시기, 인공 호흡기 처치 기간, 합병증 등을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결 과 : 경중등증 호흡 곤란 증후군 135례 중 17.8%인 24례에서 산전 산모에 덱사메타존이 투여되지 않았으며, 반면 중증 호흡 곤란 증후군은 6례 중 50%인 3례에서 투여되지 않았다. 폐 표면 활성제는 호흡 곤란 증후군 141례 중 90.1%인 127례에서 3시간 이내 투여되었다. 경중등증 호흡 곤란 증후군 135례 중 89.5%인 121례에서 2일 이내에 인공 호흡기 이탈이 이루어 졌으나, 중증 호흡 곤란 증후군 6례 중 5례에서는 3일 이상으로 인공 호흡기 치료 기간의 지연이 있었다. 호흡 곤란 증후군 141례를 대조군과 비교 분석한 결과 남아, 출생시 가사(Apgar score<5)가 호흡 곤란 증후군에서 유의하게 많았다. 경중등증 호흡 곤란 증후군 135례 중 기흉, 기종격의 발생은 각각 4례, 2례였고, 만성 폐질환으로의 이행은 2례였다. 중증 호흡 곤란 증후군에서는 6례 중 4례에서 만성 폐질환으로 이행하였다. 결 론 : 호흡 곤란 증후군에서 호흡 곤란이 악화되기 전 폐표면 활성제를 조기 투여하고 연성 환기 요법을 병행함으로써 인공 호흡기 치료 기간과 합병증의 발생률을 알아보았다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.207-216
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• 1988

Premature rupture of membrane is the most frequent cause of low birth weight infant delivery which increase the maternal and fetal morbidity and perinatal mortality. A retrospective case-control study was performed on 315 mothers who delivered low birth weight infants($\leq$2.5kg) with premature rupture of membrane and as control group 546 mothers who delivered normal birth weight infants(2.9-3.7kg) without premature rupture of membrane were chosen. The results obtained from this study were as follows: 1. The proportion of low birth weight infants due to premature rupture of membrane among all low birth weight infant deliveries was 14.5%, and this is equivalent to 1.1% among all deliveries. 2. The most significant maternal risk factor of low birth weight infant deliveries with premature rupture of membrane was infections on vagina, cervix and uterus during pregnancy. Compared with control, adjusted odds ratio was 7.61(95% confidence interval(CI) 1.88-30.88, p=0.004). Other significant maternal risk factors were the history of induced abortion, spontaneous abortion, and the experience of premature delivery. The risk ratios were 1.82, 2.07, 4.42, respectively. 3. Breech presentation did increase the risk of low birth weight infant delivery with premature rupture of membrane compared with control(Adjusted Odds ratio=2.66, 95% CI 1.35-5.26, p=0.005). 4. Mothers who had not taken antenatal care were having higher risk of low birth weight infant delivery with premature rupture of membrane against control(Adjusted odds ratio=1.73, 95% CI 1.19-2.53, p=0.004). These study results show that maternal factors such as the infection of genital organs during pregnancy, the history of induced abortion and breech presentation are significantly associated with the premature rupture of membrane in the low birth weight deliveries, and that most of these risk factors are controllable ones through proper antenatal cares.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.165-175
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• 2016

Objectives: The present study was undertaken to study the maternal risk factors for preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW) with a special emphasis on assessing the proportions of maternal genitourinary and periodontal infections among Indian women and their association with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Methods: A hospital-based prospective study comprising 790 pregnant women visiting the obstetrics clinic for a routine antenatal check-up was undertaken. Once recruited, all study participants underwent clinical and microbiological investigations for genitourinary infections followed by a dental check-up for the presence of periodontitis. The study participants were followed up until their delivery to record the pregnancy outcomes. Infectious and non-infectious risk factors for PTB and LBW were assessed using univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. Independent risk factors for PTB and LBW were reported in terms of adjusted relative risk (ARR) with the 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Rates of PTB and LBW in the study population were 7.6% and 11.4%, respectively. Previous preterm delivery (ARR, 5.37; 95% CI, 1.5 to 19.1), periodontitis (ARR, 2.39; 95% CI, 1.1 to 4.9), Oligohydramnios (ARR, 5.23; 95% CI, 2.4 to 11.5), presence of Nugent's intermediate vaginal flora (ARR, 2.75; 95% CI, 1.4 to 5.1), gestational diabetes mellitus (ARR, 2.91; 95% CI, 1.0 to 8.3), and maternal height <1.50 m (ARR, 2.21; 95% CI, 1.1 to 4.1) were risk factors for PTB, while periodontitis (ARR, 3.38; 95% CI, 1.6 to 6.9), gestational hypertension (ARR, 3.70; 95% CI, 1.3 to 10.8), maternal height <1.50 m (ARR, 2.66; 95% CI, 1.3 to 5.1) and genital infection during later stages of pregnancy (ARR, 2.79; 95% CI, 1.2 to 6.1) were independent risk factors for LBW. Conclusions: Our study findings underscore the need to consider screening for potential genitourinary and periodontal infections during routine antenatal care in developing countries.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제48권12호
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• pp.1330-1336
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• 2005

목 적 : 최근 체계적인 산전 관리 및 다양한 인공호흡기 치료를 비롯한 신생아집중치료술의 발전은 극소저출생체중아 생존율의 많은 향상을 가져왔다. 그러나 극소저출생체중아에서의 허혈성, 저산소성손상의 주된 병변인 뇌실주위백질연화증 및 중증뇌실출혈의 발생 위험성은 여전히 크다. 두 질환에 있어 여러 가지 산전, 산후 위험요소와 더불어 신생아집중치료실에서의 인공호흡기 치료는 뇌혈류의 변화를 유발하는 위험인자로 간주되고 있다. 이에 인공호흡기 치료가 두 질환의 발생에 있어 위험인자로서 작용하는 지를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1999년 1월부터 2003년 12월까지 5년간 대구파티마병원에서 출생한 신생아 중에서 신생아집중치료실에 1개월 이상 입원 치료를 받았던 출생체중 1,500 g 미만의 극소저출생체중아 255명을 대상으로 하였다. 이 중 뇌실주위백질연화증 환아 15명 및 중증뇌실출혈 환아 8명, 총 23명을 연구군으로 하였다. 전체 대상 255명 중 인공호흡기 치료를 받았던 환아는 139명이었다. 모든 대상아는 병력지를 기초로 산전 및 산후 병력 및 임상적 특성, 인공호흡기 치료 중 경과를 분석하였고, 뇌초음파검사 결과를 토대로 선별하였다. 결 과 : 전체 255례 중 뇌실주위백질연화증은 16례, 중증뇌실출혈은 8례였고, 출생체중이 작을수록 발생빈도는 더 높았다. 전체 대상 중 인공호흡기 치료병력이 있었던 환아가 139례였고 그 중 15례에서 뇌실주위백질연화증이, 8례에서 중증뇌실출혈이 발생하였다. 반면에, 인공호흡기 치료병력이 없었던 나머지 124례에서는 뇌실주위백질연화증 1례만이 발생하였다. 병력지를 기초로 한 후향적 조사에서 뇌실주위백질연화증과 연관되는 위험인자로서 유의할만한 것은 출생 시 가사(Apgar 점수<5), 무호흡, 인공호흡기 치료병력, 패혈증 및 산혈증이 있었고, 중증뇌실출혈의 경우는 출생 시 가사, 무호흡, 인공호흡기 치료병력, 호흡곤란증후군 및 산혈증이 유의할만 하였다. 인공호흡기 치료를 받았던 139례 중 두 질환군의 경우 이환되지 않았던 환아들에 비해 출생 당시 가사, 산혈증 및 무호흡의 병력이 더 많았고, 인공호흡기 치료 시 고농도의 흡입산소가 필요했던 경우와 장기간의 인공호흡기 치료가 필요했던 경우도 많았다. 결 론 : 다른 연구에서와 같이 본 연구에서도 인공호흡기 치료가 중증뇌실출혈과 뇌실주위백질연화증의 발생과 연관이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 분만 당시 인공호흡기 치료를 필요로 하는 선행 위험인자를 가지는 경우가 대부분이고, 또한 최근의 인공호흡기 치료기법의 발전으로 인해 인공호흡기 치료 자체가 중증뇌실출혈과 뇌실주위백질연화증의 직접적인 원인이라고 생각되어지지는 않으며 인공호흡기 치료가 요구되어지는 선행질환의 중증도가 더 직접적인 위험요소로 작용할 것으로 추정된다. 결론적으로 적절한 인공호흡기 치료와 더불어 보다 전문적인 산전 관리가 뇌실주위백질연화증 및 중증뇌실출혈의 발생빈도를 줄이는 중요한 수단이 될 것이라고 생각된다.