• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.245-252
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• 2011

Purpose: This study was designed to find the correlations between physical activity and insulin resistance of the middle-aged adults. Methods: One hundred thirty one subjects participated in this study were age 40-60 from Y university's center for physical exercise in W city. The data were collected from August 5 to October 5, 2009. To measure physical activity, the contracted Korean version of the Self-Report of Physical Activity Questionnaires of IPAQ was used. Insulin resistance was measured using fasting glucose levels, serum insulin levels, and HOMA method (serum insulin${\times}$fasting glucose/22.5). Results: The continuous physical activity overall in this study was on average $1,792.30{\pm}2,216.81$ MET (min/week), and as a result of categorical classification: no activity was 66 subjects (50.4%); minimum activity, 41 (31.3%); and health-improving activity, 24 (18.3%), respectively. The overall degree of insulin resistance in these subjects was $2.20{\pm}2.62$(0.28-12.74). There was negative correlation between moderate intensity activity and insulin resistance (r= -.189, p<.05). Conclusion: These results revealed that promoting moderate-intensity physical activity is important in preventing and improving insulin resistance and possibly other metabolic risk factors in the middle-aged adults.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.225-234
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• 2009

Purpose: This study examined family function and self-esteem among young and middle-aged adults with physical disabilities. Methods: The subjects of this study consisted of 116 adults with physical disabilities. Data were collected from 4 Community rehabilitation centers in C area from October to November 2008. All subjects were questioned about family function and self-esteem by the APGAR scale and the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale. SPSS/WIN 12.0 was used for descriptive analysis, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation. Results: Subjects had a moderate level of family function (5.31) and self-esteem (28.13). There were significant differences of family function according to age, monthly income, economic status, and disability site. There were significant differences in self-esteem according to age, gender, monthly income, and economic status. The level of family function and income were related to self-esteem. Conclusion: These findings suggest that there is a necessity to improve family function and self-esteem among young and middle-aged adults with physical disabilities. Nursing interventions should take into account the role of family function in promoting self-esteem in people with physical disabilities.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.253-261
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 중년의 삶의 의미와 회복력과의 관계에서 자아존중감의 매개효과를 조사하기 위함이다. 45-64세 중년 148명을 대상으로 2019년 5월부터 6월까지 자료를 수집하였으며, 연구도구는 삶의 의미, 자아존중감, 회복력이었다. 자료분석은 SPSS/WIN 21.0 프로그램을 이용하여 기술통계, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, 다중회귀분석으로 하였다. 연구결과로, 일반적 특성과 관련한 회복력의 차이는 연령, 종교, 건강에서 유의미했다. 삶의 의미, 자아존중감, 회복력 간에는 모두 유의미한 양의 상관관계가 있었고, 자아존중감은 삶의 의미와 회복력과의 관계에서 매개효과를 보였다. 연구결과를 바탕으로, 중년의 회복력이 강화되도록 하기 위해 삶의 이미는 물론 자아존중감이 증진되는 프로그램을 개발해야 한다. 이것은 그들이 중년기를 건강하게 보내고 삶의 질이 증진되도록 도움을 줄 것이다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.69-79
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• 2021

정부의 공공서비스가 디지털화되면서 디지털 취약계층인 중고령자의 전자정부 서비스 이용에 대한 연구의 필요성이 제기되었다. 이에 본 연구는 중고령자의 가구유형과 전자정부 서비스 이용의 관계에서 디지털 역량의 매개효과 검증을 목적으로 한다. 이를 위해 한국정보화진흥원의 2018년 디지털 정보격차 실태조사 자료를 사용하여 55세 이상 중고령자 1,660명을 대상으로 Baron과 Kenny(1986)의 매개모형 검증절차에 따라 검증하였다. 연구결과 첫째, 중고령자의 가구유형은 전자정부 서비스 이용에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 중고령자의 가구유형이 전자정부 서비스 이용에 미치는 영향은 중고령자의 디지털 역량에 의해 부분적으로 매개되는 것으로 나타났다. 즉 2·3세대 가구 중고령자가 1세대 가구 중고령자에 비해 전자정부 서비스 이용 정도가 높았으며, 2·3세대 가구 중고령자일수록 디지털 역량이 높아져 전자정부 서비스 이용 정도도 높아졌다. 본 연구 결과를 토대로 중고령자의 전자정부 서비스 이용 증진을 위한 가구유형별 지원 방안과 중고령자의 디지털 역량을 향상하기 위한 방안을 제시하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권9호
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• pp.141-155
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• 2016

본 연구는 중년기 성인의 뇌졸중 관련 건강지식, 낙관적 편견 및 건강증진 생활양식 정도와 관계를 파악하고, 건강증진 생활양식에 미치는 효과를 파악하기 위한 서술적 조사연구이다. 연구기간은 2015년 7월 15일부터 8월 15일이며, 연구대상자는 40세 이상 60세 미만의 성인 191명이며, 자료 수집은 구조화된 설문지를 이용한 자가 보고식으로 이루어졌다. 자료분석은 PASW Statistics 21.0과 AMOS 21.0 프로그램을 사용하였으며, 분산분석, 상관성분석, 구조방정식 모형 분석 등을 실시하였다. 중년기 성인은 뇌졸중 위험요인으로 흡연과 고혈압을 당뇨병보다 높게 인식하였으며, 뇌졸중에 대한 낙관적 편견은 미미하였다. 뇌졸중 관련 건강지식은 낙관적 편견(r=-.143, p=.048), 건강증진 생활양식(r=.268, p=<.001)과 상관관계가 있었고, 낙관적 편견은 건강증진 생활양식의 대인관계 및 스트레스 행위(r=.177, p=.014)와 상관관계가 있었다. 또한 뇌졸중 관련 건강지식이 낙관적 편견보다 건강증진 생활양식에 더 큰 영향을 미치는 것으로 확인하였다. 결론적으로 중년기 성인의 뇌졸중에 관한 능동적인 정보획득과 건강 지식, 낙관적 편견이 뇌졸중 관련 건강증진 생황양식에 중요한 요인임을 알 수 있었다. 그러므로 중년기 성인의 뇌졸중 관련 건강증진 생활양식을 향상시키기 위한 교육 프로그램에는 뇌졸중 관련 건강지식을 높이고, 낙관적 편견을 감소시킬 수 있는 방안이 고려되어야 할 것이다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.719-730
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• 2020

본 연구는 중노년기 성인의 뇌졸중 문해력, 건강정보 문해력, 뇌졸중 지식과 자기관리의 정도를 비교하고 그 관계를 확인함으로써 뇌졸중 발병률이 높은 중노년기 성인의 뇌졸중 예방을 위한 자기관리의 유의한 영향요인을 파악하고자 수행되었다. 2019년 12월 5일부터 2020년 3월 31일까지 198명을 대상으로 인구사회학적 특성, 뇌졸중 문해력, 건강정도 문해력, 뇌졸중 지식 및 자기관리에 관한 자료를 체계적인 설문지를 통해 수집되었다. 자료분석은 독립표본 t 검정, 일원배치 분산분석, Pearson 상관계수, 다중회귀분석을 사용하여 기술 통계량에 대해 SPSS/WIN 23.0 프로그램을 사용하였다. 중노년기 성인의 자기관리에 영향을 미치는 요인은 연령(β=.190. p=.015), 흡연을 할 때(β=-.226, p=.001), 주관적 건강상태(β=.297, p<.001)와 뇌졸중 지식(β=-.168, p=.014)으로, 이들의 설명력은 약 20.3%였다. 본 연구 결과를 볼 때, 중노년기 성인의 자기관리를 향상시키기 위한 간호 중재를 개발할 때 주관적 건강상태 및 뇌졸중 관련 지식을 고려해야 함을 알 수 있다. 또한, 지역사회에 거주 중인 중노년기 성인들의 뇌졸중 지식과 자기관리 사이의 매개변수 탐색이 필요하며, 뇌졸중 예방에 대한 체계적이고 지속적인 교육의 중요성이 강조된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.81-86
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• 2016

Objective: The aims of this study were to assess the direction and degree of lip-line cant in Korean adult orthodontic patients and to identify the effects of sex and age on changes in the cant severity. Methods: In this cross-sectional retrospective study, lip-line cant was measured in the frontal photographs of 585 Korean patients (92 men and 493 women) aged 18-48 years. The outcome variables (direction and degree of lip-line cant) were assessed in terms of predictor variables (sex, age, sagittal skeletal relationship, and menton deviation angle). Results: The direction of lip-line cant did not differ according to sex, age, or skeletal classification. Patients had $1.6^{\circ}$ of lip-line cant on average before orthodontic treatment. Middle-aged adults displayed a significant trend toward a lower degree of lip-line cant compared to younger adults (p < 0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the degree of lip-line cant was weakly negatively correlated with age (p < 0.001). Conclusions: While the direction of lip-line cant did not differ according to the parameters explored here, the degree of cant was correlated with age in adults, independent of menton deviation. Specifically, middle-aged adults tended to display significantly lower degrees of lip-line cant than did younger adults.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.253-262
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• 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the relationship between diabetes and oral health in Korean adults. Methods: We analyzed 5,319 adults who were included in the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The data were analyzed for demographic characteristics, daily health care, and oral health care according to diabetic conditions using a complex sample analysis. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the factors influencing the oral health of patients with diabetes. Results: The factors influencing the oral health of patients with diabetes varied according to life cycle. In late middle-aged adults, statistically significant differences were observed in sex (p<0.001), educational level (p=0.030), economic activity (p=0.018), aerobic exercise (p=0.034), smoking (p=0.004), periodontal therapy (p=0.011), and prosthesis production/repair (p=0.025). In younger elderly individuals, statistically significant differences were found in terms of whether they lived together (p=0.027) and educational level (p=0.032). Conversely, no statistically significant differences were observed in the older elderly group. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that the level of oral health of patients with diabetes is already determined in middle and old age; therefore, a system should be prepared to ensure that health care can be systematically performed in late middle-aged adults.

• Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2024

The purpose of this study is to identify the quality of life (QOL) and factors influencing the QOL in middle-aged and elderly cancer patients. Among the 2019 data of the Korea Health Panel, data from 498 adults over the age of 40 who were diagnosed with cancer by doctors were analyzed. As a result of the study, the mean QOL of middle-aged cancer patients was 0.90 (±0.09) and that of elderly cancer patients was 0.86 (±0.12). The QOL of middle-aged cancer patients was significantly higher than that of elderly cancer patients. Factors influencing the QOL of middle-aged cancer patients were subjective health status, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and bedridden status. Factors influencing the QOL of elderly cancer patients were subjective health status, bedridden status, economic activity, education level, regular physical activity, stress, and age. In order to improve the QOL of middle-aged and elderly cancer patients, along with interest in the QOL of middle-aged and elderly cancer patients, it is necessary to develop an age-specific intervention program, such as reducing anxiety and suicidal ideation for middle-aged cancer patients, and improving regular physical activity and reducing stress for elderly cancer patients.

• 한국학교ㆍ지역보건교육학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.13-22
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• 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to provide baseline data for management policies by exploring the association between alcohol and mental health in menopause and andropause middle-aged Methods: This study used the data from from the 8th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2021). Adults between the ages of 40 and 64 were considered menopause and andropause middle-aged and 7,704 of the total number of 8,549 subjects were selected as the final study subjects without missing data. Mental health was defined as depression diagnosis and suicidal thoughts, and drinking was defined as current drinking and high-risk drinking. SAS 9.4 was used for all statistical analyses. Results: There were significant differences between menopause middle-aged men and women in current drinking (83.4% for men and 66.6% for women) and in high-risk drinking (24.2% for men and 4.9% for women). The significant factors affecting the depression diagnosis were identified as economic activity, income level, and subjective health status for men and economic activity, income level, subjective health status, and smoking for women (p < .05). The significant factors affecting suicidal ideation included economic activity, income level, and subjective health status for men and economic activity, high-risk drinking, current smoking, and subjective health status for women (p < .05). Conclusion: As a result of analyzing the association between alcohol and mental health in menopause and andropause middle-aged adults, Drinking alcohol and high-risk drinking in women were associated with mental health, but insignificantly in men. Based on this study, it is necessary to program development and health education for the physical and mental health of menopausal middle-aged women exposed to alcohol, and to develop menopausal mental health management policies that take into account the gender differences.