• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.463-471
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• 2022

COVID-19 사회적 거리두기 실천의도에 영향을 미치는 요인을 확인하였다. 본 연구는 2021년 3월 초 대한민국에 거주하는 19세 이상 성인 379명을 대상으로 COVID-19 감염예방을 위한 손실과 이득 메시지 프레이밍 광고중 1개를 무작위 할당하여 본 후 조사된 자료의 2차 분석연구이다. COVID-19 사회적 거리두기 실천의도에 광고태도(𝛽=.03, p<.001), COVID-19에 대한 관여(𝛽=.14, p=.006) 및 감정적 낙인(𝛽=-0.17, p<.001)이 영향을 미쳤으며 이들 변수의 설명력은 19%였다(Adjusted R²=.19). 따라서 보건의료전문가는 현장에서 대중과 소통하고 정책을 보급할 때 제공된 정보에 대한 관여를 높여 긍정적 광고태도를 유도하며 정확한 정보에 의해 낙인의 감정을 갖지 않도록 효과적인 메시지를 제시함으로써 건강관리 리더로서 역할을 충실히 해야 할 것이다.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2008

The purpose of this study is to observe how the public impression of radiation is changing over the North Korea's nuclear bomb test. We found that the nuclear bomb test brought more negative impressions of radiation, but, in one year, more positive ones prevailed as in the pre-bomb-test. Those positive impressions were found to be composed of useful and positive elements mostly relative to health care. This suggests that we need to apply radiation (fusion) technology to solving everyday life problems in order to bring more positive impressions of radiation.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권9호
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• pp.5077-5083
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• 2013

Background: Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer in women globally and represents the second leading cause of cancer death among women (after lung cancer). India is going through epidemiologic transition. It is reported that the incidence of breast cancer is rising rapidly as a result of changes in reproductive risk factors, dietary habits and increasing life expectancy, acting in concert with genetic factors. Materials and Methods: In order to understand the existing epidemiological correlates of breast cancer in South India, a systematic review of evidence available on epidemiologic correlates of breast cancer addressing incidence, prevalence, and associated factors like age, reproductive factors, cultural and religious factors was performed with specific focus on screening procedures in southern India. Results: An increase in breast cancer incidence due to various modifiable risk factors was noted, especially in women over 40 years of age, with late stage of presentation, lack of awareness about screening, costs, fear and stigma associated with the disease serving as major barriers for early presentation. Conclusions: Educational strategies should be aimed at modifying the life style, early planning of pregnancy, promoting breast feeding and physical activity. It is very important to obtain reliable data for planning policies, decision-making and setting up the priorities.

• 대한조현병학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.34-41
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• 2019

Objectives: This study was performed to examine the effects of the public attention to 'crime of schizophrenia' on the use of mental health services in patients with schizophrenia using big data analysis. Methods: Data on the frequency of internet searches for 'crime of schizophrenia' and the patterns of mental health service utilization by patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders by month were collected from Naver big data and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Services in Korea, respectively. Their correlations in the same and following month for lagged effect were examined. Results: The number of outpatients correlated negatively with public attention to 'crime of schizophrenia' in the same month. The lagged relationship between public attention and the number of admissions in psychiatric wards was also found. In terms of sex differences, the use of outpatient services among female patients correlated negatively with public attention in the same month while the number of male patients' admissions in both same and following month correlated positively with public attention. Conclusion: These findings suggested that public attention to 'crime of schizophrenia' could negatively affect illness behavior in patients with schizophrenia.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.64-70
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• 2018

Objectives: In most countries around the world, sex work is an illegal activity. Female sex workers (FSWs) in Iran hide their identities, and they are known to be a hard-to-reach population. Despite free access to HIV testing, fewer than half of FSWs receive HIV testing. The purpose of this study was to characterize the reasons for which FSWs do not seek testing at drop-in centers (DICs) and voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) centers in Iran. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in 2016. The participants were 24 FSWs who received services at VCT centers and DICs for vulnerable females in the north of Iran and 9 males who were the clients of FSWs. In this study, we made use of purposive sampling and carried out a thematic analysis. Results: We found 4 major and 6 minor themes. The major themes were: fear of being infected (with HIV), stigma, indifference, and knowledge. Conclusions: Despite the significant efforts made by the government of Iran to establish and expand DICs for vulnerable females, the number of FSWs receiving services at these centers has not been very considerable. Consequently, by introducing and implementing training programs for peer groups, it may be possible to take steps toward establishing strategic programs for the control and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

• 한국유기농업학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.167-189
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• 2023

Korea has become the highest nitrogen balance (228 kg/ha) among 34 OECD member countries, and has the stigma of being a 'Nutrient overload country' as of 2019. Accordingly, research on the derivation and utilization of nutrient balance indicators and the 'regional nutrient management system' are being promoted to improve Korea's nutrient balance. It is necessary to support these policies and studies, form a public consensus on improving the nutrient balance, and evaluate the function of the public benefit. This paper aims to estimate the public benefit value of improving the nutrient balance based on an analysis of consumers' willingness to pay and recognition of Korea's nutrient excess for 600 consumers nationwide. As results, 21.2% of the respondents said they were aware of excessive nutrients in Korea, and 76.7% of the respondents said they were aware of the need for nutrient management. The average amount of intention to pay for the improvement of three pollution (soil, water quality, and air) that can occur due to a nutrient overload was ￦2,321.1 for soil pollution improvement, ￦2,391.2 for water pollution improvement, and ￦2,377.9 for air pollution improvement. The average willingness to pay for the three pollution reduction was ￦6,002.3. These results are expected to be used to form a public consensus on the balance of payments and to establish measures to enhance public interest values in the future.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제65권2호
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• pp.313-334
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• 2013

본 연구는 한국인의 정신건강이해력(MHL)을 평가하고 취약집단을 분석하기 위한 목적을 가지고 있다. 이를 위해 전국의 연령별, 지역별 인구비례에 따라 표집 된 성인 1,197명을 대상으로 정신분열병, 우울증, 알코올중독 사례를 무작위로 배정하여 각 사례의 정신질환 인식률, 원인에 대한 이해, 치료법과 치료자원에 대한 이해, 정신과치료에 대한 낙인을 조사하였다. 그 결과 우리나라의 MHL은 매우 낮음을 알 수 있다. 전반적인 인식률도 낮지만 특히 정신분열병에 대한 인식률이 매우 낮았다. 원인 또한 사회적, 생물학적 원인보다 개인적 원인을 선호하였고, 심리상담을 제외한 전문적 치료의 유용성을 자가 치료보다 낮게 인식하였다. 전문가 중에서는 정신과전문의의 유용성을 가장 높게 인식하였지만 이것 역시 가족보다 낮은 수준이다. MHL 취약집단을 분석하기 위해 군집분석을 실시한 결과 MHL이 높은 집단과 낮은 집단의 차이는 원인에 대한 이해와 치료방법과 자원에 대한 이해에서 나타났다. 낮은 집단의 특성은 남성이 많고, 60대 이상이며, 군 이하 지역에 거주하는 사람으로 분석되었다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 연구자들은 정부 주도하의 대중매체를 활용한 MHL 향상 프로그램을 제안하고 취약집단에 대한 우선적 개입의 필요성을 주장하였다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.115-122
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• 2019

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding tuberculosis (TB) in the general population in Timor-Leste. Methods: In the nationally representative cross-sectional 2016 Timor-Leste Demographic and Health Survey, 4622 men (aged 15-59 years) and 12 607 women (aged 15-49 years) were randomly selected using stratified multistage sampling and interviewed. Results: Overall, 66.9% of men and 62.8% of women were aware of TB, 4.4% of men and 12.6% of women had TB courtesy stigma, and 83.3% of men and 88.6% of women reported intention to receive TB treatment. The $mean{\pm}standard$ deviation overall TB knowledge score was $3.9{\pm}2.0$ (out of 8) among men and $3.0{\pm}1.8$ among women. In a multivariable linear regression analysis, among both men and women, older age, higher education, rural residence, and sources of TB information (family/friends, school/workplace, health care provider, Internet, television, and newspaper) were associated with higher TB knowledge scores. In addition, among women, higher wealth status and having heard about TB from the radio were associated with higher TB knowledge scores. Negative associations with TB courtesy stigma were found for urban residence and having heard about TB from family or friends among men, and for older age, higher TB knowledge, and TB information sources (family/friends and school/workplace) among women. Among both men and women, higher TB knowledge scores and having heard of TB from a health care provider were associated with intention to receive TB treatment. Conclusions: This study identified socio-demographic risk factors for deficiences in population-based TB knowledge in Timor-Leste; these findings should be considered when designing TB communication, prevention, and control strategies.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.57-77
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to assess medical professionals' knowledge and attitude about AIDS. The subjects of study were medical doctors and dentists, belonging to Korea Association of Public Health Doctors. We sent a e-mailed questionnaire to 3,059 members and received 407 replies. Questionnaire was made on the basis of former studies' results and interviews with infected people. Major findings of this study were as follow. A lot of medical professionals had incorrect and biased knowledge about AIDS. More than half of them overestimated infection probability in case of being prickled with a contaminated needle. And many has negative attitude. The more they had correct informations about AIDS, the more they had possibilities to have friendly attitude to infected people. Incorrect knowledge cause excessive fears about AIDS, which amplify the stigma and discrimination. They contribute to people's vulnerability not only to HIV infection but also to other threats to health and well-being. It is in need of medical professionals' effort to increase their knowledge and improve attitude about AIDS.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.2483-2486
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• 2013

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiology of tobacco smoking, toombak dipping and alcohol consumption as risk factors for cancer in the adult population of the northern state of Sudan. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey from March to April 2010, covering 963 adults, was performed. Result: Only 207 had responded, and the male female prevalence was 20.8% and 0.73%. Out of 207 respondents, 29.5% had smoked tobacco in their lifetime, 38% were toombak dippers, while 14% were consumers of alcoholic beverages. Conclusions: The prevalence of toombak dipping was higher than tobacco smoking among the adult population in the northern state of Sudan. Female participation in tobacco and alcohol related studies was found to suffer from major obstacles since these habits are considered as social stigma. Appreciation of the full impact of smoking on population health will definitely make a major contribution to improvement of the poor public health situation in Sudan.