• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.37-46
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• 2012

Objectives: This study was performed to consider the association between Internet using time for non-educational purposes and adolescent health, and to examine how health status differs between Internet users and non-users. Methods: We analyzed 2009 data from the Korea Adolescent Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey, conducted on a nationally representative sample of students in grades 7 to 12. A total of 75 066 adolescents were categorized into four groups according to their Internet using time excluding using for educational purposes: non-Internet users (NIUs), occasional Internet users (OIUs) (<1 h/d), moderate Internet users (MIUs) (${\geq}1$ and <2 h/d), and heavy Internet users (HIUs) (${\geq}2$ h/d). Health factors included eight health risk behavior indices, four mental health indices and six physical health indices. Results: The distribution of Internet use was as follows: NIUs 17.4%, OIUs 68.1%, MIUs 12.7%, and HIUs 1.7%. In multivariate analysis, using OIUs as a reference, U- or J-shaped associations were observed for five health risk behavior indices (current smoking, current drinking, drug abuse, sexual intercourse, sedentary behavior on weekdays) and four mental health indices (stressed, depressed, suicidal ideation, attempted suicide) in both genders. After removing confounding effects, including age, region, school type, subjective school record, subjective economic status, presence of parents, living with family, and sedentary behavior, these associations were still observed. Conclusions: Health professionals should consider both Internet non-users (for non-educational purposes) and heavy users to be high-risk groups in terms of health status. Also, more well-designed studies are needed to clarify what factors are working in these nonlinear associations.

• Journal of Korean Medical Science
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• 제33권49호
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• pp.314.1-314.15
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• 2018

Background: Despite its growing significance, studies on the burden of disease associated with natural disasters from the perspective of public health were few. This study aimed at estimating the national burden of disease associated with typhoons and torrential rains in Korea. Methods: During the period of 2002-2012, 11 typhoons and five torrential rains were selected. Mortality and morbidities were defined as accentual death, injury and injury-related infection, and mental health. Their incidences were estimated from National Health Insurance Service. Case-crossover design was used to define the disaster-related excess mortality and morbidity. Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) were directly assessed from excess mortality and morbidity. Results: The burden of disease from typhoons increased with the intensity, with 107.7, 30.6, and 36.6 DALYs per 100,000 per event for strong, moderate, and weak typhoons, respectively. Burden of disease from torrential rains were 56.9, 52.8, and 26.4 DALYs per 100,000 per event for strong, moderate, and weak episodes, respectively. Mental disorders contributed more years lived with disability (YLDs) than did injuries in most cases, but the injury-induced YLDs associated with strong typhoon and torrential rain were higher than those of lower-intensity. The elderly was the most vulnerable to most types of disaster and storm intensities, and males younger than 65 years were more vulnerable to a strong torrential rain event. Conclusion: The intensity of torrential rain or typhoon was the strongest determinant of the burden of disease from natural disasters in Korea. Population vulnerable may vary depending on the nature and strength of the disasters.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.719-734
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• 2021

The aim of this study was to determine the therapeutic effects of beauty care on negative mental health, including stress and depression. Nail care, massage care, and makeup were used as programs for beauty therapy. Qualitative research was conducted with six female participants over five-month period. After interviewing the subjects in advance, beauty care treatments were performed every week 4 weeks in the following order: nail care, massage, and makeup. The results are as follows, First, the participants perceived beauty care in the form of 4 concepts: "courtesy in social life," "investment in oneself," "self-satisfaction," and "self-care." Second, the effects of beauty therapy were categorized as "psychological effects," "confidence," "behavioral changes," "evaluation of others," and "positive social effects." Third, each subject showed different psychological effects during the process when the function of the therapy took effect through the beauty care treatment. It was confirmed that confidence levels increased as a result of treatment through the process of becoming re-aware of oneself. Positive statements from the participants included: "I want to go out," "I have become kind and positive to others," "I have become more active in a given task," and "It seems that my work ability is improving." Finally, t-test results for self-esteem, depression, and stress showed there were significant differences in self-esteem and depression. This confirmed that self-esteem increased, and depression decreased after the beauty care treatment.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.183-190
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• 2020

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of increased gait function enhancement exercise in three adolescent convulsive cerebral palsy sinuses on children's large movement function, balance and gait function, self-efficacy, and guardian attitude. Methods : The purpose of this study was to conduct a program to strengthen trunk muscles and strengthen walking ability 5 times a week for 8 weeks in 3 children with convulsive cerebral palsy in adolescence. The main reinforcement of the program was 20 minutes of muscle strength and 20 minutes of walking on a treadmill five times a week. Exercises were focused on the reinforcement of the flexor muscles of the proprioceptive neuromuscular promotion (PNF) and the extension of the legs in the bridge posture exercise and squat movements. Results : The results of GMFM-88 to determine the effects of this functional enhancement program on the body of children with convulsive cerebral palsy, and PBS & TUG to determine the effects of balance and gait ability were improved. In addition, parenting attitudes of guardians, self-efficacy of children, and self-efficacy of parents increased positively due to mental consequences. Conclusion : The results of GMFM-88 to determine the effects of this functional enhancement program on the body of children with convulsive cerebral palsy, and PBS & TUG to determine the effects of balance and gait ability were improved. In addition, parenting attitudes of guardians, self-efficacy of children, and self-efficacy of parents increased positively due to mental consequences.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.44-54
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• 2023

Purpose: Uncertainty and restrictions on daily life have increased fear, stress, and depression during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Depression is the most common mental health problem in pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the levels of fear and stress related to COVID-19 experienced by pregnant women, as well as their levels of depression, and to examine the factors associated with depression during pregnancy. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, correlational study conducted among 153 pregnant women who visited a maternity hospital in Busan, South Korea. A self-reported questionnaire was used for data collection from December 18, 2021 to March 8, 2022. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression. Results: Pregnant women experienced a moderate level of fear related to COVID-19, with an average score of 21.55±4.90. The average score for depression during pregnancy was 14.86±11.10, with 50.3% of the participants experiencing depression (≥13). The factors associated with depression during pregnancy were fear of COVID-19, contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, being in the third trimester of pregnancy, high stress levels due to difficulties experienced from social distancing measures, and unintended pregnancy. These five statistically significant factors explained 35.0% of variance in depression during pregnancy. Conclusion: Considering the prevalence of depression in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to develop interventions to reduce anxiety by providing correct information and alleviating the stress of social distancing.

• 산업진흥연구
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.209-220
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• 2023

본 연구는 일반적 질적 연구와 집단 포토보이스(G-Photovoice) 방법을 활용하여 정신과 환자의 낮병원 직업재활 프로그램 참여 경험을 연구하였다. 연구자는 낮병원 직업재활 프로그램 참여 경험이 있는 정신과 환자 5명을 대상으로 2회 이상 면담을 실시하였으며 낮병원 이용과 외래 진료 이후 추가 면담을 실시하였다. 더불어 사진을 활용한 반 구조화된 집단 면담을 진행하였다. 연구결과 연구 참여자들의 낮병원 직업재활 프로그램 참여 경험은 '직업 활동의 어려움을 경험함', '함께 일하는 것에 대한 즐거움', '안정감을 얻음', '자신이 성장했음을 느낌'으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구결과에 기반하여 본 연구에서는 낮병원 직업재활을 활성화하고 정신과 환자의 성장을 촉진시킬 수 있는 함의를 논의하였다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.156-170
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• 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the association between how often Korean adolescents watch Mukbang and Cookbang videos and their dietary habits. Methods: Data from the 18th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted in 2022 was analyzed for this study. The study included 51,850 middle and high school students and assessed various aspects, including demographics, frequency of watching Mukbang and Cookbang videos per week, dietary habits, health behaviors, and mental health factors. Results: Nearly a third (29.3%) of Korean adolescents watched Mukbang and Cookbang videos one to four times a week, while 13.5% watched them more than five times weekly. Females, those with lower academic achievement, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds were significantly more likely to be frequent viewers (P < 0.001). Increased viewing frequency was associated with poorer dietary habits. Adolescents who watched more frequently were less likely to eat breakfast and consume fruits and milk, while their consumption of fast food, high-caffeine drinks, sugary drinks, and late-night snacks increased (P < 0.001). Higher viewing frequency correlated with increased feelings of stress, depression, and loneliness (P < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis confirmed these associations. More frequent viewers were significantly less likely to eat breakfast (odds ratio (OR), 0.63; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.58-0.68), and more likely to consume fast food (OR, 1.85; 95% CI, 1.69-2.02), high-caffeine drinks (OR, 1.43; 95% CI, 1.30-1.56), sugary drinks (OR, 1.54; 95% CI, 1.41-1.67), and late-night snacks (OR, 1.37; 95% CI, 1.25-1.51). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that frequent exposure to Mukbang and Cookbang content is linked to unhealthy dietary habits in adolescents. Educational programs may be necessary to mitigate the potential for these videos to negatively influence dietary choices.

• 보건의료생명과학 논문지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.137-149
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• 2022

본 연구의 목적은 정신질환자 관리방안인 보호관찰을 받는 대상자의 심리상담 경험을 이해하기 위한 것이다. 이러한 목적을 달성하기 위하여 4명의 심리상담을 받는 대상자들의 심층 인터뷰와 상담 기록지를 중심으로 자료를 수집하였으며, 수집된 자료를 사례연구 방법으로 분석하였다. 분석된 결과는 연구참여자들의 경험을 통합한 주제분석 결과로 제시하였다. 통합 분석 결과 보호관찰 대상자들의 심리상담 경험과 관련하여 17개의 하위범주와 5개의 주제가 도출되었다. 5개의 주제는 '겉도는 삶', '세상 사람들의 눈이 두려움', '혼자서 감당하기 버거움', '기대고 싶은 의지처', '절망에서 희망으로'다. 이러한 연구 결과를 바탕으로 보호관찰 대상자들의 재범을 예방하고 관리할 수 있도록 실천 방안을 제시하였다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.162-172
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• 2024

To analyse the overall research trends in digital therapeutics, this study conducted a quantitative bibliometric analysis of articles published in the last 10 years from 2014 to 2023. We extracted bibliographic information of studies related to digital therapeutics from the Web of Science (WOS) database and performed publication status, citation analysis and keyword analysis using R (version 4.3.1) and VOSviewer (version 1.6.18) software. A total of 1,114 articles were included in the study, and the annual publication growth rate for digital therapeutics was 66.1%, a very rapid increase. "health" is the most used keyword based on Keyword Plus, and "cognitive-behavioral therapy", "depression", "healthcare", "mental-health", "meta-analysis" and "randomized controlled-trial" are the research keywords that have driven the development and impact of digital therapeutic devices over the long term. A total of five clusters were observed in the co-occurrence network analysis, with new research keywords such as "artificial intelligence", "machine learning" and "regulation" being observed in recent years. In our analysis of research trends in digital therapeutics, keywords related to mental health, such as depression, anxiety, and disorder, were the top keywords by occurrences and total link strength. While many studies have shown the positive effects of digital therapeutics, low engagement and high dropout rates remain a concern, and much research is being done to evaluate and improve them. Future studies should expand the search terms to ensure the representativeness of the results.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권8호
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• pp.3547-3554
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 국내 알코올중독전문병원의 서비스 제공형태, 인력현황, 구조화된 알코올 프로그램 등의 현황과 향후의 경향성에 대해 조사하고자 국내 알코올중독전문병원임을 표방하는 총 8곳 중 조사에 동의한 6개 기관을 대상으로 2010년 6월 17일부터 7월 15일까지 구조화한 설문지 조사를 수행하였다. 응답한 알코올 중독전문병원의 운영 주체는 개인(공동)이 66.7%로 가장 많았으며, 소재지 별로는 대도시 지역에 위치한 기관이 50%로 가장 많았다. 알코올 환자를 전문적으로 치료해 온 기간은 5년 미만이 50.0%로 가장 많았으며 조사 대상 기관의 병상 수는 평균 208 병상이었다. 서비스 제공 형태는 모든 기관이 입원 외래치료를 함께 제공하고 있는 반면 주당 최소 2~3시간 정도의 구조화된 외래 치료서비스는 33.3%였다. 신체 개인 심리사정이 모든 기관에서 시행되고 있는 반면 낮 병원을 위한 프로그램은 16.1%였다. 보호병동 병상이 72.0%였으며 밤 병원 및 낮 병원 병상은 각각 7.6%, 2.6% 으로 낮았다. 정신 보건법 시행규칙 기준과 비교하면 정신보건사회복지사와 정신보건간호사는 비교적 높은 것으로 나타났으나 기관별 차이가 높음에 비하여 정신과전문의와 간호사의 인력현황 비율은 전체적으로 높은 것으로 나타났다. 임상전문가들이 느끼는 가장 큰 문제점으로는 알코올 의존증에 대한 환자의 치료 거부로 원활한 치료가 시작되지 않는다는 것과 퇴원 후 연계 가능한 지역사회정신보건 기관의 수가 부족하다는 의견이 높았고 다음으로 낮은 의료수가와 음주폐해에 대한 낮은 사회적 인식 문제가 제기되었다.