• 한국의류학회지
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• 제28권3_4호
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• pp.499-508
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• 2004

The purpose of this research is to define body characteristics of middle-aged men at ages between 35 and 55 whose physical changes are very prominent, by comparing the measurement data collected from this age group. This research also classifies different body types, and provides basic data for designing slacks' original forms according to each body type. Based on factor analysis of the measured data, seven key factors are grouped. And five different body types are classified based on the cluster analysis using factor marks. Type 1 refers to those who are tall and standard. This body type is characterized by trapezoid body shape when looked from the front, and slim abdomen when looked from the side. Type 2 refers to short and a little fat body shapes, with trapezoid front and protruding hip and abdomen. Type 3 refers to tall and fat body shapes, with rectangular front, protruding abdomen, and slim hip. Type 4 refers to those who are of medium height and a little obese, with rectangular front and protruding abdomen and hip. Type 5 refers to short and obese body shapes, with rectangular front, slim abdomen, and protruding hip. 12 items are available to judge middle-aged men's low body types and the hit ratio is 90%.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.912-921
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• 2008

This study was performed to examine if the effects of collagen supplementation from pork skin could improve the sex steroid hormone, serum lipid and skin crack in Korean middle-aged women. Middle-aged women (40-55 years) who were not diagnosed with any type of disease were included in this study and thirty subjects were randomly assigned to a control group (n = 15) or a collagen supplemented group (n = 15). The collagen supplemented group ingested collagen flour 2 g, 3 times a day for 12 weeks. We measured serum collagen, estrogen, estradiol, estriol, progesterone, total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL-cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol concentration. The collagen supplementation group had significantly increased serum collagen (p < 0.05) compared with the control group. In addition, skin crack was improved. But, there were no differences for sex steroid hormone and lipid profile in control and collagen supplemented groups. The result of the present study demonstrated that supplementation of 6 g collagen per day for 12 weeks can give beneficial effects on skin crack reduction and serum collagen concentration.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.79-89
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the effects of a community based participatory program in obese middle-aged women. Methods: One-group pretest-posttest design was used. The subjects were 35 middle-aged women. Data were collected at public health centers in Chungcheongnam-Do from March to May, 2013. To evaluate the effect of the program, physiological indexes(body mass index, skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass, visceral fat area) and health behavior indexes(dietary practice guidelines score, moderate physical activity, drinking frequency) were measured. Analysis was performed using a Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Results: After the program, physiological indexes (BMI, BFM, SMM, VFA) and health behavior indexes (dietary guidelines scores, frequency of physical activity, drinking frequency) were significantly improved. Conclusion: The community based participatory obesity program by public health centers is considered to be effective. Therefore, greater effort is needed for better participatory program development of several health promoting fields, and more research is needed in order to examine a continuous effect.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was aimed to develop and evaluate an obesity-management program for middle-aged obese women. Methods: Two 12 week session of the obesity-management programs constituted of weekly education and exercise such as aquarobic, pilates & yoga, and power-walking during 60 min for 3 days a week from June to December, 2006. The subjects included 47 middle-aged obese women between 30 and 60 yr. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated according to the change of body weight, body component, abdominal circumference, and serum lipid concentration. Data were measured by Inbody, tape measure, and blood test. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, and a paired t-test with an SPSS/PC. Results: There were statistically significant decreases in body weight, body mass index, body fat mass, Hemoglobin, abdominal circumference, total cholesterol level, and low density lipoprotein after the program was completed. But there were not statistically significant difference in fat free mass, muscle mass and triglyceride. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that an obesity-management program have positive effects in body composition, abdominal circumference, and lipid metabolism for middle-aged obese women.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.709-718
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was done to examine the effects of aroma self-foot reflexology massage on stress and immune responses and fatigue in middle-aged women in rural areas. Methods: The study was a nonequivalent control group pre-post test design. The participants were 52 middle-aged women from rural areas of which 26 were assigned to the experimental group and 26 to the control group. Data were collected from July to September, 2011 and analyzed using SPSS Win 17.0 version program. The intervention was conducted 3 times a week for six weeks. Results: There were significant differences in reported perceived stress, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and fatigue between the two groups. However, the issue of salivary cortisol and immune response were not significant. Conclusion: Aroma self-foot reflexology massage can be utilized as an effective intervention for perceived stress, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and fatigue in middle-aged woman in rural areas.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.43-52
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• 2010

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare health promotion behavior in middle-aged rural residents by cancer screening participation. Methods: Data were collected from 508 rural residents during the period from April 6 to June 6, 2009 using structured questionnaires, and analyzed using SPSS/WIN 12.0. Results: The cancer screening rate was 50.2%. The rate was significantly different according to sex, educational level, marital status, private insurance, family cancer history, smoking, drinking, perceived health status, and health concern. Men showed the highest screening rate in gastroscopy for stomach cancer, and women in pap smear test for cervical cancer. Pap smear test for cervical cancer showed the highest regular screening rate (4.3%). The average score of health promotion behavior was $2.65{\pm}0.35$. Health promotion behavior was significantly different according to cancer screening participation, health responsibility, stress management, and self actualization. Conclusions: These results suggested that there may be differences in health promotion behavior among middle-aged rural residents according to their cancer screening participation. A further study is necessary to find effective interventions for the non-cancer screening group.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.768-775
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to analyze consumption patterns of health functional foods (HFF) according to climacteric symptoms. Subjects were 450 middle-aged women divided into four groups by Kupperman's index. This study collected all information by self-administrated questionnaires. Higher Kupperman's index was associated with higher Menopause-specific quality of life questionnaire (MENQOL) (P<0.001) and current smoker ratio (P<0.01) as well as lower monthly income (P<0.05). Exactly 28.4% of subjects showed negative responses to effectiveness of HFF. The average number of HFF intake per person was 2.01. The main reason for consumption of HFF was treatment or prevention of disease (33.6%). The information source for buying HFF was family or relatives (40.0%). The main types of HFF were vitamins (28.2%), omega-3 fatty acid (18.6%) and red ginseng (17.3%). The intake ratio of individual approval type (Cynanchum extract and Angeli extract) was significantly higher in subjects with high Kupperman's index (P<0.001). In conclusion, these results can be used as basic data that reflect middle-aged women's needs for HFF intake according to climacteric symptoms.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.1687-1697
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• 2020

본 연구는 중년 여성의 뇌교육 명상 프로그램 참여에 따른 스트레스(신체적 스트레스, 심리적 스트레스), 우울, 회복탄력성(자기조절능력, 대인관계능력, 긍정성)의 정도 및 차이를 파악하는 비교서술연구이다. 대상자는 D광역시 D센터에서 뇌교육 명상 프로그램을 1년 이상 참여자 중 중년 여성 26명과 D광역시 J구에 거주하고 있는 자 중 뇌교육 명상 프로그램에 참여하지 않는 중년 여성 29명 총 55명으로 2019년 11월 4일~22일까지 3주 동안 자료를 수집하였다. 자료 분석 결과, 뇌교육 명상 프로그램에 참여군이 미참여군보다 신체적 스트레스(t=2.549, p=.014), 심리적 스트레스(t=2.352, p=.022), 회복탄력성의 상위요인인 자기조절능력(t=-2.219, p=.031), 긍정성(t=-2.387, p=.021)에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 즉, 뇌교육 명상 프로그램 참여군은 미참여군보다 신체적 스트레스와 심리적 스트레스 점수가 낮았으며 자기조절능력과 긍정성 점수가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 중년 여성의 스트레스를 감소시키고 자기조절능력과 긍정성을 향상시키기 위해 뇌교육 명상 프로그램을 간호중재로서 활용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 산업진흥연구
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.25-35
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• 2021

중년여성은 갱년기와 노화, 과다한 역할로 인해 다양한 심리적·신체적 스트레스로 긴장을 경험하며, 이것이 수면장애로 이어지는 경우가 많다. 그러나 이와 연관된 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 이에 수면장애를 경험하는 중년여성이 건강을 도모할 수 있도록 긴장이완을 돕는 싱잉볼의 효과성에 대한 연구 필요성이 제기된다. 이에 본 연구는 2019년 2월부터 2020년 4월까지 수면장애의 어려움을 호소하는 중년여성 중 피츠버그 수면의 질 평가 측정점수가 5점 이상인 4명을 선정하여 싱잉볼 체험을 40분 실시하고 심층 인터뷰 내용을 토대로 한 Giorgi의 현상학적 연구방법으로 진행하였다. 본 연구의 결과를 토대로 도출한 결론은 다음과 같다. 연구 결과 참여자들의 싱잉볼 체험을 통해 518개의 구성의미와 15개의 의미단위, 7개의 하위요소, 2개의 주제군을 도출해 내었다. 첫째, 싱잉볼 경험 시 신체적 경험으로는 통증과 이완 경험, 심리적 경험으로는 마음이완과 긍정심리 경험, 심상적 경험으로는 이미지와 색깔 경험을 하였다. 둘째, 싱잉볼 경험 이후 연구 참여자들이 느낀 신체적 변화는 신체이완, 신체증상, 신체활력 증가였으며 심리적 변화는 불안감소, 유쾌함과 긍정심리 증가였다. 행동적 변화는 행동 느긋해짐, 활동량의 증가였고 수면변화로 인한 수면개선의 효과가 두드러지게 나타났다. 본 연구에서 싱잉볼은 수면장애를 경험하는 중년여성의 긴장이완에 심리적·신체적으로 긍정적인 효과가 있음을 확인하였고, 스트레스와 긴장으로 인한 수면장애로 고통 받는 중년여성들과 현대인들에게 유용한 도구인 싱잉볼을 활용하여 양질의 삶을 살아가도록 돕는데 그 의의를 둔다.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.507-514
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• 2007

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of husband and wife compatibility and self efficacy on health promotion behavior and define the main factors influencing health promotion behavior in middle aged women. Method: Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 311 middle aged women. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, Stepwise multiple regression with SAS package were used for data analysis. Results: The mean score of husband and wife compatibility was 3.55(${\pm}.56$), self efficacy was 3.51(${\pm}.54$), and total health promotion behavior was 2.91(${\pm}.37$), with scores for subcategories as follows: interpersonal support 2.86(${\pm}.59$), self-actualization 2.74(${\pm}.56$), nutrition 2.56(${\pm}.63$), health responsibility 2.32(${\pm}.60$), stress management 2.28(${\pm}.51$), and exercise 1.87(${\pm}.74$). Husband and wife compatibility, and self efficacy were positively related to health promotion behavior and all subcategories of health promotion behavior. Also husband and wife compatibility were positively related to self efficacy. The major factors that affect health. promotion behavior in middle aged women were husband and wife compatibility, self efficacy, economic level, and religion, which explained 32.6% of health promotion behavior. Conclusion: The results indicate that health promotion behavior may be increased through interventions directed at improving the husband and wife compatibility.