• 환경정책연구
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.101-131
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• 2015

한국은 2015년부터 총 국가배출량의 60%를 차지하는 탄소 배출권 거래제를 시행하고 있다. 선진국에서 탄소가격 정책은 다양한 사회경제적 구성 집단 사이의 소득 불균형을 심화시키는 것으로 밝혀진 바 있다. 현재 한국 사회는 분배적인 문제뿐 아니라, 에너지 안보, 기후변화 대응, 경제 성장 등 다양한 과제에 직면하고 있다. 이런 상황에서 탄소가격정책이 소득 분배적인 측면에 미칠 영향을 분석하고, 이 분석결과를 바탕으로 대응책을 마련할 필요가 있다. 가계동향조사자료와 환경투입산출분석(EEIO)을 이용해 분석한 결과 저소득 가구, 노인가구와 도시가구가 탄소가격정책으로 인해 상대적으로 무거운 부담을 지는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 세수의 일부가 가구에 재분배 될 경우 이러한 부담은 경감될 수 있을 것으로 분석되었다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.144-152
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the social and policy determinants of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection across 23 countries. Methods: COVID-19 indicators (incidence, mortality, and fatality) for each country were calculated by direct and indirect standardization. Multivariable regression analyses were used to identify the social and policy determinants of COVID-19 infection. Results: A higher number of doctors per population was related to lower incidence, mortality, and fatality rates of COVID-19 in 23 countries (β=-0.672, -0.445, and -0.564, respectively). The number of nurses/midwives per population was associated with lower mortality and fatality rates of COVID-19 in 23 countries (β=-0.215 and -0.372, respectively). Strengthening of policy restriction indicators, such as restrictions of public gatherings, was related to lower COVID-19 incidence (β=-0.423). A national Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination policy conducted among special groups or in the past was associated with a higher incidence of COVID-19 in 23 countries (β=0.341). The proportion of the elderly population (aged over 70 years) was related to higher mortality and fatality rates (β=0.209 and 0.350, respectively), and income support was associated with mortality and fatality rates (β=-0.362 and -0.449, respectively). Conclusions: These findings do not imply causality because this was a country-based correlation study. However, COVID-19 transmission can be influenced by social and policy determinants such as integrated health systems and policy responses to COVID-19. Various social and policy determinants should be considered when planning responses to COVID-19.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.2973-2977
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• 2016

Opisthorchis viverrini is still a serious problem in Northeastern and Northern Thailand. Active surveillance is required to determine updated data for further prevention and control planning. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the prevalence and risk factors for O. viverrini in three provinces, Northeastern Thailand. A cross-sectional survey was conducted during October 2015 to March 2016 at Kaeng Sanam Nang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, Waeng Noi district of Khon Kaen province, and Khon Sawan district of Chaiyaphum province, Thailand. Stool samples were examined by using a modified Kato-Katz Thick smear technique. From a total of 978 participants screened, O. viverrini infection was found in 1.74%, the majority opf positive cases being male (6.62%), age group 51-60 years old (4.21%), educated at primary school (8.43%), occupied with agriculture (9.62%),having an income <4,000 baht per month (4.82%), and living in Khon Sawan district (8.43%). Participants had a high knowledge level (42.43%), good attitude level (34.76%), and fair level (38.04%). The present study indicates the O. viverrini infection rate is low, but elderly males with primary school education involved in agriculture are still frequently effected particularly in Khon Sawan district. Therefore, this risk group requires behavior modification and continued monitoring.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.49-59
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• 2023

Objectives : This study aimed to identify the factors that affect the utilization of Korean Medicine within the past year. Methods : I analyzed micro-data from the Korean Medicine Utilization Survey (2020), which surveyed the general public. "User (in last 1 year)" were defined as those who had used Korean Medicine within the past year, while "Non-user (in last 1 year)" were defined as those who had used it in their lifetime but not within the past year. I examined several factors, including general characteristics, perceptions of Korean Medicine, satisfaction with Korean Medicine, and intention for future utilization. I conducted the Rao-Scott chi-squared test and complex sample logistic regression analysis. Results : I analyzed a total of 3,762 respondents, of which 1,442 (36.3%) were User (in last 1 year) and 2,320 (63.7%) were Non-user (in last 1 year). User (in last 1 year) and Non-user (in last 1 year) differed significantly in terms of demographic characteristics, perceptions, and satisfaction with Korean Medicine. Women, the elderly, those with low education levels, non-married individuals, those with low-income, chronic diseases, and poor subjective health conditions were significant factors. Those who used Korean Medicine within the past year were more knowledgeable about Korean Medicine than those who had not used it recently, and recognized herbal medicine as safer. In terms of satisfaction, User (in last 1 year) were more satisfied than Non-user (in last 1 year). The more women, the older, the more aware of Korean Medicine, the safer they perceived herbal medicine, the more satisfied they were with its use, the better their subjective health condition, and the absence of chronic diseases, the less they experienced Korean Medicine. Conclusions : The study showed that positive experiences and perceptions of Korean Medicine increase the likelihood of its utilization. Individuals with better subjective health conditions and without chronic diseases have a lower possibility of using Korean Medicine.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.35-47
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• 2022

Purpose : As the number of patients with systemic diseases is increasing in the old, the relevance of oral health is gaining particular research interest. To provide fundamental resources for dental services, this study examined the relationship between doctors' diagnoses of circulatory diseases and patients' awareness of oral health and oral care behaviors. Methods : SPSS 26.0 was used to assess various variables, including doctor's diagnosis of circulatory diseases, gender, age, household income quintile, participation in economic activity, marital status, subjective level of oral health awareness, mastication discomfort, speaking and chewing discomfort, dental inspection, use of oral care goods, teeth brushing during the previous day, and untreated oral conditions. Results : The circulatory diseases suffered by the subjects were as follows: 56 % high blood pressure, 36 % dyslipidemia, 6 % stroke, and 8 % myocardial infarction or angina. A higher age meant a higher diagnosis rate of high blood pressure (p<.001) and stroke (p<.001). Those with dyslipidemia showed a higher rate of receiving oral inspection (p=.040), and an untreated oral condition was more frequently observed among those not diagnosed with the disease (p=.035). The subjects who were not diagnosed with stroke showed a higher rate of oral inspection (p<.001), while those who had a prior experience of stroke suffered a higher rate of mastication discomfort (p=.020). People who had high blood pressure showed a lower rate of using oral care goods (p<.001), and those diagnosed with stroke showed a lower rate of brushing teeth the previous day. Conclusion : This study found a correlation between the diagnosis of circulatory diseases and the awareness of oral health and oral care behavior. Consequently, oral health education should be included in mental health-related education, and customized training to teach teeth brushing and the use of oral care goods should be provided to patients with circulatory diseases during dentist visits.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.152-158
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 한국보건사회연구원과 국민건강보험공단의 한국의료패널 2008-2016년 연간 데이터(Version 1.5)를 이용해 임신, 출산, 산후기 여성의 구급 이송 서비스 이용 특성을 분석하였다. 분석 결과를 요약하면, 첫째, 임신, 출산 및 산후기 여성의 119 구급차, 민간 구급차 등 구급 이송 서비스 이용률은 12.0%로 전체 구급 이송 서비스 이용률 18.9%보다 상대적으로 낮았다. 둘째, 임신, 출산 및 산후기 여성의 응급에서 분만이 38.7%로 가장 큰 비중을 차지하였으며, 진통 및 분만의 합병증이 20.0%, 유산된 임신이 17.3% 등의 순으로 나타났다. 셋째, 임신, 출산 및 산후기 여성의 구급 이송 서비스 이용 특성 중 연 평균 가구소득, 응급실 도착 소요시간, 응급실 도착 지연 인식 등에서 구급 이송 서비스의 이용자 집단과 비이용자 집단 사이에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 따라서 저출산과 고령 산모로 인하여 분만 취약지가 늘어날수록 임신, 출산, 산후기 여성을 위한 사회안전망으로서 구급 이송 서비스의 양적 확대와 질적 제고는 더욱 시급한 과제가 될 것이다.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.274-283
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• 2008

Purpose. The purpose of the study was to identify the factors, which predict care burden perceived by caregivers of elders with dementia. Methods: The participants in this descriptive survey were 92 caregivers who used one of six daycare centers located in Incheon. The data were collected by questionnaires composed of items on general characteristics of the elders and caregivers, care burden, caregiver fatigue, and functional status of the elders. Results: General characteristics of the elders associated with care burden were age, gender, religion, and the presence of a spouse. Features of caregivers related to care burden were education, relationship with elderly, amount of rest, intention to care, monthly family income, and perceived family economic status. There were significant correlations among care burden, fatigue of caregiver and functional status of the elders. In stepwised multiple regression analysis, significant influencing factors were identified as caregiver fatigue, functional status of the elders, intention to care, relationship with the elders, amount of rest and elder's gender. Those variables explained 46% of variance of care burden. Conclusion: Functional status of elders and amount of rest were significant predictors and are supported by other previous studies. Future interventions for caregivers need to be focused on the slowing down of functional status of elders and increasing of number and length of caregiver's rest periods.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.1009-1015
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• 2017

대부분의 도시철도 운영기관은 지방자치단체가 설립하고 운영함에 따라 공공성이 우선시 되고 있으므로 개별 법령에 근거하여 무임승차를 시행하고 있다. 우리나라의 경우 인구 고령화 사회에 접어들면서 도시철도 노인 승객의 증가에 따른 도시철도 운영기관의 재정 적자의 큰 부분으로 경로우대 무임승차가 대두하고 있다. 그러나 현재 경로우대 무임승차에 관한 선행연구가 많이 이뤄지지 않은 실정이며, 특히 민간 투자사업에 대한 무임승차 연구가 필요한 실정이다. 신분당선 무임수송 개선 대안으로 전액 유료화, 70세 미만(65세~69세)유료화, 별도운임 유료화(900원)로 대안을 설정하였다. 별도운임만 유료화(900원)하는 대안이 신분당선(주)의 자체 별도운임으로 연락운임 정산이 필요 없고 정부에서 손실보전을 할 수준이 아니므로 최적의 대안으로 분석되었다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제8권10호
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• pp.273-279
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• 2017

연구목적: 60세 이상 인구에서 나이 관련 안질환인 백내장과 황반변성의 위험요인을 알아보고자 한다. 연구방법: 건강보험공단 노인코호트(2002년-2013년)자료를 활용하여. 연구기간동안 노년층의 대표 안질환인 백내장(ICD-10; H25)과 나이관련 황반변성(ICD-10; H353)을 진단받은 341,588명을 대상(남: 44.18%, 여:61.887%)으로 두 질환의 유병률 결정 요인을 Cox 확률비례위험모형을 이용하여 분석하였다. 분석결과: 백내장과 나이관련 황반변성 유병율은 여성이, 나이가 많을수록, 고소득 집단일수록, 고혈압, 심장질환, 당뇨가 있으면 더 높게 나타났다(p<0.0001). 결론: 60세 이상 노인들은 고혈압, 심장질환 및 당뇨와 같은 만성질환이 많을수록 백내장과 황반변성 유병률이 더 높았다. 눈이 건강한 고령화 사회를 만들기 위해서는 노인들의 만성질환 관리가 필수적으로 요구된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권8호
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• pp.4743-4750
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• 2013

Background: Identifying and managing osteoporosis among cancer survivors is an important issue, yet little is known about the bone health of cancer survivors in Korea. This study was designed to measure the prevalence of osteoporosis and to assess related factors among Korean cancer survivors. Materials and Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional analysis. Data were obtained from dual energy X-ray absorptiometry measurement of the lumbar vertebrae and femoral neck, and from standardized questionnaires among 556 cancer survivors and 17,623 non-cancer controls who participated in the Fourth and Fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (2008-2011). We calculated adjusted proportions of osteoporosis in non-cancer controls vs. cancer survivors, and we performed multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: The prevalence of osteoporosis among cancer survivors was significant higher than that of the non-cancer controls after adjusting for related factors. Furthermore, osteoporosis among cancer survivors was higher in elderly subjects (60-69 years : adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 3.04, 95% CI : 1.16-8.00, ${\geq}70$ years : aOR 6.60, 95% CI 2.20-19.79), in female cancer survivors (aOR: 7.03, 95% CI: 1.88-26.28), and in a group with lower monthly income (aOR: 3.38, 95% CI: 1.31-8.71). In male cancer survivors, underweight and lower calcium intake were risk factors. Conclusions: These data suggest that the osteoporosis among cancer survivors varies according to non-oncologic and oncologic factors. Effective screening should be applied, and a sufficient and comprehensive management should be matched to individual cancer survivors early after cancer treatment.