• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.176-184
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• 2024

Objectives: The dengue prevention program known as "One House One Mosquito Larva Inspector" involves health volunteers who play a crucial role in the surveillance of mosquito larvae and reporting their findings to local public health officials. This study aimed to identify factors related to the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dengue prevention behavior among these health volunteers. Methods: A study was conducted in 5 sub-districts in Malang, an urban area in Indonesia. We employed a cross-sectional design and utilized a semi-structured questionnaire to assess the KAP of 400 health volunteers. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews. Results: Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that individuals with a more positive attitude (odds ratio [OR], 1.69; p<0.05) and those with family sizes greater than five persons (OR, 1.90; p<0.05) were more likely to engage in effective dengue prevention practices. Additionally, possesing good knowledge was significantly assocated with more positive attitude (OR, 2.24; p<0.001). Furthermore, 40% reduction in positive attitude was observed in those over 45 years (OR, 0.60; p<0.05). The best practices most frequently reported by the majority of respondents included always reporting their surveillance activities (75.8%) and cleaning the water container in the bathroom at least once a week (65.2%). However, only 52.2% of respondents regularly checked for mosquito larvae in their neighborhood. Conclusions: Sustainable promotion and training for the "One House One Mosquito Larva Inspector" initiative are necessary, particularly among young health volunteers, to improve dengue prevention behaviors both within their own homes and in the surrounding environment.

• Architectural research
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2007

The objective of this research study was twofold; 1) to explore and identify health supportive design factors in Swedish elderly care homes and 2) to understand their usefulness and suggest implication in Korean elderly care settings. A descriptive and explorative method was applied using a combination of field studies and semi-structured interviews. Three study trips were carried out during Sept. $14^{th}$ and Oct. $12^{th}$ 2005; two facilities situated in Stockholm suburbs and one in the south of Sweden. According to this research, the valuable factors to support health and well-being for the elderly are as follows; 1) Community integration: These elderly care homes are generally places close to a residential area center or a city center. Services are often shared between residents and community members at large, consequently there is a flow of "visitors" of all ages connecting with the facility on a daily basis. 2) Homelike environment: A noteworthy aspect of Swedish elderly care homes is keeping the facility appearance as homelike as possible. The associations with home may be explored through the appearance and configuration of both the exterior and interior of the building. These homes seemed to be designed with a conscious aim to create a homelike setting. 3) Small scale approach: Clustering of resident rooms is one method through which the small scale approach can be achieved in larger facilities. With unit clusters, the facility can foster opportunities for social interactions among resident. 4) Accessibility to garden and nature: The courtyard is a well developed concept in planning elderly care homes in Sweden. They are generally safe and easily accessible to the residents. Studying Swedish models may provide practical knowledge of how the physical setting may improve resident's health in Korean elderly care homes.

• 한국건설안전학회 논문집
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.45-49
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• 2019

본 연구의 목적은 산업안전보건법과 관련하여 실질적인 의사결정 권한을 행사하고 건설공사 비용을 부담하는 자가 주도하는 안전보건대장을 작성하는 것이 의무화됨에 따라 안전보건대장 작성방법과 향후 예상되는 효과를 연구하기 위한 것이다. 따라서 본 연구는 개정된 산업안전보건법과 관련하여 건설산업에 대한 안전보건대장의 기대효과와 향후 안전보건대장이 건설산업에 미치는 취약점을 예측한다. 이것은 건설산업에서 발주자의 역할에 대한 책임과 안전을 강화하는 것뿐만 아니라, 발주자가 주도하는 선제적 안전 및 보건 관리 시스템이 가져올 변화에 대한 기본적인 자료로 사용될 것이다.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.336-346
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• 2017

Background: Due to the asymmetry of information and knowledge and the power of bureaucrats and medical professionals, it is not easy for citizens to participate in health care policy making. This study analyzes the case of the insured organization participating in the Health Insurance Policy Committee (HIPC) and provides a basis for discussing methods and conditions for better public participation. Methods: Qualitative analysis was conducted using the in-depth interviews with the participants and document data such as materials for HIPC meetings. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposively sampled six participants from organizations representing the insured in HIPC. The meanings related to the factors affecting participation were found and categorized into major categories. Results: The main factors affecting participating in the decision making process were trust and cooperation among the participants, structure and procedure of governance, representation and expertise of participants, and contents of issues. Due to limited cooperation, participants lacked influence in important decisions. There was an imbalance in power due to unreasonable procedures and criteria for governance. As the materials for meetings were provided inappropriate manner, it was difficult for participants to understand the contents and comments on the meeting. Due to weak accountability structure, opinions from external stakeholders have not been well received. The participation was made depending on the expertise of individual members. The degree of influence was different depending on the contents of the issues. Conclusion: In order to meet the values of democracy and realize the participation that the insured can demonstrate influence, it is necessary to have a fair and reasonable procedure and a sufficient learning environment. More deliberative structure which reflects citizen's public perspective is required, rather than current negotiating structure of HIPC.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.405-416
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• 2006

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore health behavior and perception of therapeutic restrictions in chronically ill children and their parents in Korea. Method: Nine children with chronic disease and of six of their parents were interviewed using semi-structured a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using explorative content analysis. Results: Health behaviors related to therapeutic restrictions was classified into four domains, and the perceptions of therapeutic restrictions into two domains. The domains regarding compliance in health behavior with therapeutic restrictions included control-centered restrictions (maintaining food limitations, avoiding harmful environments, restriction on physical activity, restriction on social activity, restriction on learning activity), and everyday pursuit of balance(preference for healthy diet, maintaining a regular life style, maintaining a standard body weight, pursuing psychological well-being, family participation). Domains regarding perception of therapeutic restrictions included obstacles to growth and development (bridled life, opportunity deprivation, prevented from playing proper role), origin of conflict (tenacity, conflict, stressor, cover-up), task for normal life (doing proper duty), and everyday affairs (becoming ordinary, familiarity). Conclusion: This study will help to enhance understanding the behavior and perception of therapeutic restrictions by chronically ill children and their families and to establish educational programs and counseling for these children and their families.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.35-41
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• 2021

Introduction: Training standards for long-haul truck drivers (LHTD) are rapidly evolving in Canada, yet the opinions of the drivers themselves have not been adequately considered. The purpose was to survey LHTD on their work training history and to examine LHTD perceptions of driver training and licensing protocols. Methods: LHTD were recruited across two Western Canadian provinces from seven different truck stops. The sample completed 207 surveys and 67 semi-structured interviews. Results: The average age of the participants was 52.5 ± 11.5 years (range 24-79); 96% were men. Approximately 33% of the LHTD had at least one crash. Those who did not receive formal driver training were significantly more likely to crash than those who had received training. Participants stated that current training standards are inadequate for the industry, particularly for new drivers. According to participants, entry-level curriculums should consist of both classroom and practical training, as well as on-road observation with a senior mentor. LHTD reported that many new drivers are not equipped to drive in various contexts and settings (e.g., mountains, slippery roads). Conclusions: LHTD are not confident in the current training guidelines for novice truck drivers. Revisions to the training curriculum and standardization across Canada should be considered. Practical Application: A federal mandatory entry-level training program is needed in Canada to ensure that all new LHTD ascertain the necessary skills to drive safely. Such a program requires government involvement and input from LHTD to facilitate appropriate licensure and consistent training for all drivers.

• 한국의료질향상학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.2-17
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• 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to seek in-depth perspectives of stakeholders on the necessity and specific criteria for designating a specialized hospital for urologic diseases. Methods: Eight participants experts in urology medicine and specialized hospital system were divided into four groups. Following the semi-structured guidelines, an in-depth interview was conducted twice and a focus group discussion was conducted three times. All the interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed. Results: The majority of participants predicted that there would be demand for specialized hospitals for urologic diseases. The criteria of designating a specialized hospital, such as the number of hospital beds and quality of health care, have to be modified in consideration of the specificity of urology. The introduction of a specialized hospital would improve the healthcare delivery system, positively affecting hospitals and patients. Furthermore, government support is essential for the maintenance of specialized hospital systems as urology hospitals experience difficulties in generating profits. Conclusion: This study is expected to be used as base data for introducing and operating a specialized hospital for urologic diseases. In addition, it is expected that the methodology and results of this study would encourage follow-up studies on specialized hospitals and provide guidelines to evaluate the effectiveness of such hospitals in other medical fields.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.299-310
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• 1997

돌연변이체인 or (orange body) 계통과 KNIH (Korea National Institute of Health) 계통의 바퀴(Blattella germanica (L.) (Orthoptera: Blattellidae)를 반자연적인 조건하에서 비디오와 컴퓨터 자료처리를 통하여 연속적으로 관찰하였다. 휴식처에 머무르거나, 먹고, 물 마시며, 다른 개체들과 교신하는 행동을 관찰 할 수 있는 사각형의 관찰상자 내에서 수컷 성충을 개체별로 4~5일 동안 연속적으로 관찰하였는데, 본 논문에서는 휴식처에 머무르는 시간과 방문 빈도를 분석하였다. 개체들 간의 변이가 상대적으로 컸지만 시험개체들은 휴식처에 전체 관찰시간의 47 -61%를 평균적으로 머무르는 것으로 나타났다. 판찰 개체가 휴식처에서 머무르는 시간은 모계에 따른 유의한 차이가 있었으나, 계통 사이에는 뚜렷하게 구분이 되지 않았다. 명암기의 차이는 두 계통 모두 관찰되었는데 휴식처에 머무르는 시간은 암기보다 명기에서 더 길었다. 휴식처 주변의 국소적 활동성을 나타내주는 방문빈도는 KNIH 계통보다 or 계통에서 상대적으로 높게 나타났는데, 모계와 계통간에 유의한 차이가 있었다. 방문빈도의 명암기 차이는 or 계통에서는 유의하게 나타났지만 KNIH 계통에서는 없었다. 개체들 간의 변이가 있었으나 동일한 모계 내에서 휴식처에 머무르는 시간이나 방문빈도가 유사하게 관찰되는 개체들이 있었다.

• 한국노년학
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.1063-1086
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• 2012

본 연구는 종단적인 분석을 통하여 노인의 사회적 배제 수준 변화 양상에 따른 유형을 살펴보며 그 예측요인을 밝힘으로써 노인의 사회적 배제 상황을 파악하고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 본 연구는 영국고령화패널(ELSA)의 2002-03년의 제 1차 조사부터 2008-09년 제 4차 조사까지 2년 주기로 하여 네 차례에 걸쳐 반복 측정한 자료를 사용하였으며, 표본유지율을 고려하여 50세 이상의 남녀 7631명의 자료를 최종 분석에 사용하였다. 노인의 사회적 배제는 사회적 관계망, 문화 및 여가 활동, 의료서비스 접근, 재정적 안정, 정서적 배제 영역의 다섯 개의 하위 영역으로 구분되어 분석되었다. 자료의 분석을 위하여 다양한 질적인 차이를 밝히는데 목적을 두는 관찰대상 중심적 접근이 시도되었으며, 이는 변화궤적을 유형화하는 준모수적 집단중심 모형을 통해 분석되었다. 분석을 통하여 노인들은 유사한 배제 수준을 보이면서 동일하게 변화하는 '동질적' 집단이 아니라, 다양한 초기값과 변화율을 보이는 다양한 유형으로 구분될 수 있음이 밝혀졌다. 뿐만 아니라 변화궤적의 유형화를 통하여 문화여가활동을 제외하고 모든 영역에서 노인의 사회적 배제 수준이 시간 경과에 따라 천천히 증가하거나 유지됨을 확인하였다. 준모수적 집단중심 모형의 결과를 통하여 지속적으로 높은 배제 수준을 유지하거나 높은 수준에서 증가하는 유형을 사회적 배제의 고위험군으로 판단하여 선별해 낼 수 있었다. 또한 고위험군에 속하는 노인들의 특성을 밝히기 위해 다항로지스틱 분석을 실시한 결과, 노인의 사회적 배제에 영향을 주는 주요 변수는 성별, 연령, 건강상태, 활동능력, 소득, 결혼상태, 가족관계, 수급여부 등으로 나타났다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.335-341
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• 2020

본 연구는 Cobas TaqMan MTB 검사(CTM test, Roche Diagnostics, Basel, Switzerland)와 항산균 도말염색검사의 연관성을 확인하고 그에 따른 반정량적 판정기준을 확립하고자 하였다. 2015년 1월부터 2015년 12월까지 삼성서울병원 진단검사의학과에 의뢰된 8,389개의 검체에 대해 결핵균 도말 검사, 배양 검사 및 CTM 검사를 동시에 실시하였으며, 그 결과를 분석하여 AFB 염색과주기의 연관성을 후향적으로 분석하였다. CTM 검사의 임계 값(Ct)값으로, 결핵균 검출방법의 반정량적 판정기준을 설정 하였다. CTM 검사의 135개의 양성 표본에 대한 Ct값은 항산균 도말염색과 반비례적 상관관계가 있었다(rs=-0.545, P<0.01). CTM 검사와 항산균 염색 등급의 음의 상관관계가 입증되었으며, 임상 기준에 이러한 기준을 적용하여 임상적 의의를 검증하였다. 이 연구의 반정량적 기준은 병원에서 활동성 결핵 및 감염을 일으킬 수 있는 환자의 빠른 진단의 판단에 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.