• 대한간호학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.807-824
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• 1995

This study was intended to provide women who are experiencing menopause with effective nursing care by exploring the menopause experience. The purpose of the research was to understand the subjective feelings of women about the question of what the menopause experience is. Q-Methodological method was used for that purpose. As the research method, Q-statements were collected preliminary to the study of through in -depth interviews and a literature review. For the study 34 Q-statements were selected. There were 21 women as subjects for the research. The 21 women sorted the 34 statements using the principle of Forced Normal Distribution. The principle of Forced Normal Distribution, which has nine scales to measure the individual opinions, was called Q-Factor Analysis by using PC Quanl Program to supply the material. As a result, there were four categories(self-com-passion type, self-regulation type, self-perception type, self-abandonment type) of special opinion about the menopause experience in these women. The first type was called Self-compassion This type' was associated with varying degrees of emotonal instability(psychological withdrawal). And type in menopause signifies loss of a socially valued status and may result in depressive symptoms. This type expresses the menopause experience as associated with negative reaction. The second type is called Self-regulation. This type overcomes the menopause experience more actively than the other types and do not express the menopause experience as one of suffering. This type make efforts by themselves to regulate the mono-pause experience. The third type is called Self-perception. This type perceives the experience of menopause which as typical menopausal syndrome (hot flashes and decreased vaginal lubrication, decreased estrogen producing atrophic changes of the labia and vaginal mucosa, making intercourse uncomfortable). The fourth type is called Self- abandonment. This type denies the experience of menopause. The meaning of menopausal experience is significantly related with a life accident or life load. Also, This type experiences pain in the musculoskeletal system. As a result, The meaning of the menopausal experience is affected by perceived subjective experience of the nurses, the need to understand each persons meaning of the menopause experience and to develop appropriate nursing interventions based on the typology of menopause experience. Finally. The result of the study will provide basic data for nursing intervention the menopausal women.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.35-44
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the coping behaviors related to menopause experience in woman. Method: The research method used was Q-methodology. The statement of self-reference was derived from face to face interviews with 10 womens. Statements were categorized by the researcher according to semantics. From categories of the Q-population 27 of the self reference statement were selected and 39 of the women were selected with consideration of given to diversity in socio-demographic background. Based on a 1 to 9 point scale, the selected menopausal women were made to participated in the Q-sorting. Analysis of Q-type was obtained by use of the QUNAL program. Result: There are three type of menopause experience of Korean women. 1. The first type focused on active coping relate to menopause. 2. The second type focused on mind control related to menopause. 3. The third type focused on religious support related to menopause. Conclusion: It is suggested that the results of this study may contribute to the development strategies for the purpose of health promotion middle aged women.

• 한국학교ㆍ지역보건교육학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.45-57
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• 2024

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 인공폐경이 갑상선암, 유방암, 자궁경부암 진단에 미치는 영향을 규명하여, 여성의 암 예방과 조기진단을 위한 기초자료를 제공하는 것이다. 방법: 2011년-2020년 국민건강영양조사 원시자료를 이용하여 분석하였다. 2011년-2020년 국민건강영양조사 조사대상자 79,262명 중 남성, 18세 이하, 80세 이상, 건강설문 미참여자, 결측치, 폐경 상태가 아닌 자를 제외하고 10,207명을 최종 연구대상자로 선정하였다. 이 중 갑상선암 진단자 248명(2.7%), 유방암 진단자 225명(2.2%), 자궁경부암 진단자 143명(1.5%)으로 나타났다. 결과: 첫째, 갑상선암 진단군과 비진단군 간에 교육수준, 출산경험, 폐경유형에 따라 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 유방암 진단군과 비진단군 간에 교육수준, 폐경 연령, 임신경험, 출산경험, 주관적 건강상태, 폐경유형에 따라 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 자궁경부암 진단군과 비진단군 간에 폐경 연령, 주관적 건강상태, 폐경유형에 따라 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 자연폐경에 비해서 인공폐경의 경우 여성의 진단 확률은 갑상선암이 2.010배, 유방암이 3.872배, 자궁경부암이 14.902배 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 갑상선암, 유방암, 자궁경부암 모두에서 자연폐경에 비해서 인공폐경의 경우에 암 진단 확률이 증가하므로 암의 예방을 위하여 인공폐경을 경험하지 않도록 하는 것이 중요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.120-129
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the degree of menopause symptoms and associated factors in patients with breast cancer who were receiving hormone therapy. Methods: Data were collected with questionnaires from 150 patients with breast cancer who had been on hormone therapy at a hospital in Seoul. Data were analyzed with the t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient to compare the degree of menopause symptoms by demographic, clinical and psychological factors. Results: The mean menopause symptoms score was $13.39{\pm}7.97$. Most participants reported having hot flushes and sweating (75.3%), physical and mental exhaustion (82.7%) and sexual problems (64.7%). Menopause symptoms and depression were correlated with each other (p<.01). Somato-vegetative symptoms were different significantly by age, menopausal status at time of operation, occupation and tumor. Psychological symptoms were different significantly by marital status, operation type and chemotherapy. Urogenital symptoms were different significantly by prior history of cancer, occupation, operation type and radiation therapy. Conclusion: These findings can be used to provide tailored nursing interventions by identifying high risk groups for menopausal symptom among breast cancer patients receiving hormone therapy.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.82-92
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was attempted to understand the substance and meaning of menopause experienced by women through informal interviews with oral consent. The informants were 6 perimenopausal women of 50-55 years old who are executing menopause. Colaizz's analytical method, a type of phenomenological analysis, was used to analyze data recorded by audiotape. One professor and a master's degree student who understand phenomenology, and the one who has a master of arts examined the validity between the meanings composed of the clusters of themes. Findings were turned out to be valid through validation process as the last step. The meaning of menopause implied both 'concept about menopause' and 'menopause as a time of change'. Menopause was mostly considered as cessation of menstruation as a physiological, natural, and normal process by aging. However, some people regarded menopause as a loss of youth and womanhood and lessening of every function of the body. Menopause as the time of changes means 'the period of' 'hormonal changes' such as change of menstruation, hot flushes, perspiration, and palpitation ; 'body function changes' of visual acuity, physical strength, sleeping, digestion, thoughts, bone and joints, skin sensibility, sexual pattern and intelligence ; 'emotional changes' such as anxiety, loneliness, gloominess, and nervousness. Menopause is a turning point on the women's life cycle accompanying various kind of changes and health problems. Therefore it is inevitable to develop strategy helping menopausal women pass through the critical successfully by adapting and coping with their critical period toward the healthy and better quality of life individually rather than putting them all into the standardized hormonal replacement protocol.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.30-36
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• 2013

The aim of this review was to assess the effectiveness of ginseng as a treatment option for managing menopause symptoms. We searched the literature using ll databases from their inception to 26 September 2012 and included all randomised clinical trials (RCTs) that compared any type of ginseng to a placebo controls in postmenopausal women. The methodological quality of all studies was assessed using a Cochrane risk of bias tool. Four RCTs met our inclusion criteria. Most RCTs had high risk of bias. One RCT showed that Korean red ginseng (KRG) significantly improved sexual arousal and global health compared with placebo. Another RCT reported the superiority of KRG over placebo for treating menopause symptoms on Kupperman's index and menopausal rating score. The third RCT failed to show a significant effect of KRG on hot flash frequency compared to placebo. The fourth RCT found beneficial effects of ginseng compared to placebo on depression and well-being. In conclusion, the evidence on ginseng as an effective treatment for managing menopause symptoms is limited. Most of the RCTs are burdened with a high risk of bias. Thus firm conclusions cannot be drawn. Rigorous studies seem warranted.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.225-231
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• 2008

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with various metabolic abnormalities, including central obesity, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and high blood pressure. This suggests that NAFLD may represent the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. In this study, we investigated unfavorable effects NAFLD on components of metabolic syndrome in post-menopause women. Eight hundred sixty-nine postmenopausal women were recruited for this study. The diagnosis of fatty liver was based on the results of abdominal ultrasonography. Serum levels of fasting glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and HDL-cholesterol were measured. The prevalence of component of metabolic syndrome such as hypertension, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and low-HDL-cholesterol was significantly higher in subjects with NAFLD as compared with those without NAFLD. The moderate to severe grade of NAFLD presented higher levels of serum fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, total cholesterol, and triglycerides than the mild NAFLD and the normal group. In conclusion, metabolic syndrome risk was increased in post-menopause women with NAFLD as compared with those without NAFLD. The severity of NAFLD affected metabolic syndrome risk factors. The optimal strategy for the treatment of NAFLD is likely to include lifestyle modifications and therapy to improve insulin resistance.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.640-648
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• 2022

Menopausal women have to care for their health. Menopause is a symptom that needs to be managed in the long term, which requires safe and economical treatment even after long term use. This study proposes digital-based exercise therapy. This study also suggests resistance exercise and walking exercise methods according to the proof of previous studies. It provides motivational contents for those who cannot perform regularly. As motivational methods, self-efficacy and narrative-based history methods are accepted. Self-efficacy is improved through voice agents feedback during exercise. Feedback is a type of messages such as encouragement and motivation. The narrative-based history consists of characters of visualization that improves through values, which leveraged by the exercise.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.609-622
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• 1995

Until now there are few available epidemiologic data of osteoporosis in Korea, and the severity of osteoporosis-related health problem has not been widely recognized yet. But the numbers of the old people are increasing in Korea, and in 2000, the proportion of people over 65 will be up to about 6.8% of total population. Therefore, osteoporosis, one of the most common metabolic bone disease among the old people, will be one of the most important public health problem. On this background this study was performed to find out risk factors of the development of osteoporosis in Korean women through case-control approach. The subject of this study were selected among the women who visited menopause clinic in one general hospital in Seoul and were checked bone density from Sep. 1988 to Sep. 1993. Those who were diagnosed to have hypertension, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, breast disease, or liver disease, which are thought to influnce bone density, were excluded. Also excluded those who are age-unknown. Finally the subjects were 2,139 women aged between 18 and 79. We operatively defined patient group as those whose bone density is below $1.039/cm^2$, 90% of average bone density of women of 4th decade who visited the same hospital. And we defined control group as whose bone dendity is above $1.15g/cm^2$. We randomly selected 201 women from the patient group and 202 from the control. As independent variables we chose age, menarche age, menopause age, menopause type, the number of siblings, the number of pregnancies, body mass index, taking oral pill or not, feeding type, and educational state. Multiple logistic regression analysis was done to see the influence of these variables on the risk of osteoporosis. Results are as follows; 1. menopausal status was statistically significant risk factor to all women irrespective of her age, while obesity and later menopause age were found to be statistically significant protective factors. 2. The more siblings and pregnancies, the greater tile risk of osteoporosis, but these factors were not statistically significant. This result is not consistent with other studies. Further studies are strongly needed.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.218-230
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• 2010

본 연구는 성인 여성을 대상으로 하여 대사증후군 및 골다공증 등의 질병이 증가하는 폐경을 기준으로 구분하여 이소플라본 섭취 수준을 조사하고, 이소플라본 섭취 수준에 따른 각종 만성질환과 관련된 건강지표와의 관련성을 분석하였다. 1. 본 연구 대상자의 평균 연령은 49.97세이며, 폐경 전 대상자는 45.14세, 폐경 후 대상자는 55.99세였다. 폐경 전 대상자에 비해 폐경 후 대상자는 평균 체질량지수(p<0.01), 허리-엉덩이둘레 비율(p<0.001), 체지방율(p<0.001), 수축기 혈압(p<0.001), 혈당 및 혈중 지질 수준(p<0.05)이 유의적인 차이로 높았고, 골반 및 척추의 골밀도는 유의적언 차이로 낮게 나타났다. 또한 폐경 후 대상자의 경우 폐경 전 대상자와 비교할 때 빈혈 위험 집단으로 분류된 비율은 낮았으나, 비만 고혈압 고지혈증 골다공증 등 각종 만성질환과 관련된 건강 위험자 비율이 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 2. 폐경 전 후 조사 대상자의 각 대두식품/음식의 섭취 빈도는 유사한 양상을 나타냈다. 폐경 전 대상자는 47.1%, 폐경 후 대상자는 42.7%가 매일 조림 볶음 콩밥 등의 형태로 콩을 섭취하는 것으로 나타났으며, 두부와 된장의 경우 1주일에 1회, 2회, 3~4회 섭취 빈도가 모두 20% 이상으로 나타나 콩, 두부, 된장이 이소플라본의 주요 공급원임을 알 수 있다. 3. 조사 대상자의 하루 이소플라본 평균 섭취 수준은 28.48 mg이었으며, 폐경 전 대상자는 25.48 mg, 폐경 후 대상자는 32.25 mg으로 폐경 후 대상자의 하루 이소플라본 섭취 수준이 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 이소플라본 섭취 수준의 분포는 폐경 전 대상자는 3.29~78.36 mg(중간값 24.19 mg), 폐경 후 대상자는 3.18~116.59 mg(중간값 25.94 mg)으로 개인 간의 섭취 수준의 차이가 큰 것으로 나타났다. 4. 폐경 전 대상자의 이소플라본 평균 섭취 수준은 low, middle, high 집단이 각각 8.2 mg, 24.8 mg, 47.5 mg이었다. 이소플라본 섭취 수준이 높을수록 체질량지수와 수축기 혈압이 낮은 것으로 나타났으나, 집단별 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 헤마토크리트는 이소플라본이 가장 낮은 섭취군과 가장 높은 섭취군이 유의적인 차이를 보이며, 이소플라본 섭취 수준이 높을수록 수치가 낮아지는 것으로 조사되었다. 폐경 후 대상자는 low, middle, high 집단 각각의 이소플라본 평균 섭취 수준이 8.6 mg, 24.6 mg, 63.6 mg 이었으며, 이소플라본 섭취 수준이 높을수록 초경 연령은 낮고, 폐경 연령은 높은 경향을 보여 주었으나 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 체질량지수와 허리-엉덩이 비율은 섭취 수준이 가장 낮은 집단이 중간 섭취 집단과 유의적인 차이를 보이며 더 높은 것으로 분석되었다(p<0.05). 체지방율은 유의적인 차이는 없었으나 이소플라본 섭취 수준이 낮은 집단에서 더 높은 것으로 분석되었다. 이외에도 통계적으로 유의적인 차이를 보이지는 않았으나 이소플라본 섭취 수준이 가장 낮은 집단에 비해 중간 이상 섭취하는 집단에서 수축기 혈압, 총 콜레스테롤과 LDL-콜레스테롤, 그리고 중성지방 모두 더 낮은 경향을 보였다. 본 연구는 횡단적 관찰 연구이므로 각종 만성질환의 위험을 나타내는 건강지표들과 태두 이소플라본의 섭취 간에 인과관계를 밝힐 수는 없었으나, 대사증후군 및 골다공증 등의 질병이 증가하는 폐경 후 여성에서 대두 이소플라본 섭취와 비만 고지혈증 고혈압 등 건강문제와의 관련 가능성을 미약하게나마 보여준 것으로 사료된다. 본 연구 결과만으로 대두 이소플라본의 적정 섭취 기준을 제시할 수 없으나 조사대상자의 이소플라본 섭취 분포에 따라 4분위로 나누었을 때 최하위군에 속하는 하루 15 mg 이하를 섭취하는 경우 그 이상 섭취하는 사람들에 비해 여러 질병 위험도가 상대적으로 높은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 본 연구 및 선행 연구 결과들에서 나타난 한국인의 일상적인 식생활을 통한 이소플라본 하루 평균 섭취 수준은 20~35 mg 수준으로 나타난 바 있으므로, 다양한 대두식품을 통해 하루 15~35 mg 이상의 이소플라본 섭취는 이루어지는 것이 바람직할 것으로 사료된다. 앞으로 종단적 영양 역학 연구와 설험 연구를 통해 대두 이소플라본 섭취와 만성질환 간의 인과 관계를 규명하고, 만성질환 예방과 치료를 위해, 폐경 여성에서 호르몬 대체 요법을 위해 대두식품 및 이소플라본의 적정 섭취 수준을 제시할 수 있는 연구가 다각도로 진행되어야 할 것이다.