• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.260-265
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• 2011

The objectives of this study were to develop a food-frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for Vietnamese female immigrants in Korea and to evaluate the validity of the FFQ. A total of 80 food items were selected in developing the FFQ according to consumption frequency, the contribution of energy and other nutrients, and the cooking methods based on one-day 24 hour recall (24HR) from 918 Vietnamese female immigrants between November 2006 and November 2007. The FFQ was validated by comparison with 24HR of 425 Vietnamese female immigrants between November 2008 and August 2009. The absolute nutrient intake calculated from the FFQ was higher than that estimated by 24HR for most nutrients. The correlation coefficients between 24HR and FFQ ranged from 0.10 (vitamin C) - 0.36 (energy) for crude intake, 0.05 (vitamin E) - 0.32 (calcium) for per 1000 kcal, and 0.08 (zinc) - 0.34 (calcium) for energy-adjusted, respectively. More than 70% of subjects were classified into the same or adjacent agreement groups for nutrients other than fiber, sodium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, while less than 10% of subjects were classified into complete disagreement groups. We conclude that the FFQ appears to be an acceptable tool for estimating nutrient intake and dietary patterns of Vietnamese female immigrants in Korea. Future studies to validate the FFQ using various biomarkers or other dietary assessment methods are needed.

• 가족자원경영과 정책
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.31-57
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• 2009

The purpose of this study is to determine what factors affect the marital life of multicultural families. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 immigrated females and their husbands living in Yongsan-Gu, Seoul, Korea, by open-ended questionnaire. The interviews took place on September 11, 2008, and October 11, 2008. The major findings can be summarized as follows: Through the content analysis of the informants' responses, three major factors were found to influence the successful adjustment of the married female immigrants: personal factors, familial support, and social support systems. Among the personal factors, the self-esteem of the married couples is relatively high. However, the factor of the economic living conditions of the multicultural families indicates some difficulty. Finally, considering the level of self-development of the female immigrants' husbands, an older husband was viewed more negatively than a younger one. In terms of familial support, the most important factor affecting the adjustment of a foreign wife is the trust of her husband and her relationship with the husband's family. Accordingly, educational programs are necessary to promote multicultural understanding and the couples' relations. In social support systems, the female immigrants experienced neglect, as far as multicultural prejudice in society. Therefore, in order to revitalize the self-esteem of immigrants, we need to reach out to multicultural families. The center for support of multicultural families provides opportunities to find training, upgrade education for employment, and expand their social network. In addition, it is necessary for the national public relations industry to recognize improvements regarding the adjustment of multicultural families.

• 농촌지도와개발
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.143-176
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• 2014

본 연구는 다문화가정 여성결혼이주자들의 한국생활 경험의 어려움을 알아보고자 하였다. 이를 위해 경기도지역에 거주하며 다문화 가정을 이룬 여성결혼이주자 8명을 선택하여 심층면접을 실시하여 합의적 질적 분석 방법(CQR)을 사용하여 분석하였다. 연구 결과는 3개의 범주에서 12개 영역 및 그에 따른 49개의 내용에 따라 빈도분석을 하였다. 여성결혼이주자의 한국생활에서 심리 정서적 경험의 어려움에서 배우자와 관계, 시댁과의 관계, 의사소통 문제, 표현의 어려움, 정서적 어려움으로 나타났다. 사회 경제적 경험의 어려움은 차별적 시선, 경제적 어려움, 다문화가정으로서 위축감, 생활 관습 문화 차이로 나타났다. 이러한 경험들을 대처하는 과정으로는 자조모임, 다문화프로그램 참여, 지역사회체계를 이용하였다. 본 연구 결과에 의하여 다문화 가정 결혼이주여성들이 어려움을 잘 극복할 수 있도록 실질적인 도움이 되는 사회복지 서비스와 지역사회체계를 통하여 지속적인 지원이 필요함을 제언하였다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.317-327
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate Chinese female marriage immigrants' dietary life after immigration to Korea, focusing on comparison between Han-Chinese (traditional Chinese) and Korean-Chinese (Chinese of Korean descent). Methods: An in-person survey was conducted with women married to Korean men, having one child or more aged 1-6 years old, and having resided in Korea for at least one year before the survey. The data were collected from the 309 respondents comprising 151 Han-Chinese and 158 Korean-Chinese in the summer of 2013. Results: Overall, there was no significant difference in dietary practice, dietary acculturation, dietary behavior, dietary habits, and food intake between the Han-Chinese and the Korean-Chinese respondents. Over 50% of the respondents ate Korean food every day. The overall level of dietary acculturation was about 3.5 out of 5 points. The average score of healthy dietary behavior was a little bit higher than 3 out of 5 points. Approximately 3/4 of the respondents showed increasing frequency of eating out. The respondents reporting increase food diversity were over 70%. Decreased frequency of skipping meal was about 60% of the respondents. Over 50% of the respondents showed increasing consumption of Kimchi, vegetables, fruit, and meat. Conclusions: Dietary life of Korean-Chinese female marriage immigrants was similar to that of Han-Chinese female marriage immigrants after immigration to Korea. The results from this study suggest that not only Han-Chinese but also Korean-Chinese should be targeted in various diet-related acculturation support programs as important multicultural populations in Korea.

• 한국사회정책
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.217-244
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• 2017

이 연구는 다양한 문화적 분화도를 보이는 OECD 회원국을 대상으로 객관적 지표를 이용해 각국 이민자의 사회통합을 1)선주민과 비교한 상대적 기준과 2)이민자의 복지수준을 고려한 절대적 기준에서 비교분석하려는 목적으로 이루어졌다. 복수의 국제 데이터를 통합한 2차 데이터를 이용했으며 주요 변수 사이의 산점도를 산출하여 이민자 사회통합의 국가별 지형을 분석했다. 분석결과에 의하면, 상대적 기준의 사회통합은 전통적 이민국 레짐에 해당하는 호주, 캐나다, 미국이 이상적인 국가들로 나타났다. 절대적 기준의 사회통합이 높은 국가는 전통적 이민국 레짐과 적극적 이민국 레짐이 혼합된 형태를 보였다. 상대적 기준과 절대적 기준 모두에서 이민자의 사회통합 수준이 비교적 높은 국가는 전통적 이민국 레짐과 아일랜드, 포르투칼, 슬로베니아 등 일부 신이민국 레짐에 속한 국가들로 나타났다. 이와 같은 결과는 이민자의 사회통합은 이민국 레짐으로 대표되는 이민정책이나 문화적 분화도를 통해 설명할 수 있는 부분은 제한적이며, 이민자의 사회통합은 개별국가의 사회보장정책 등을 함께 고려해 이해되어야 함을 시사했다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.177-186
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• 2020

최근 증가하는 고려인 이주민이 한국인이라는 정체성을 가지고 정착하기 위해서는 국민적 관심과 적극적인 교류가 필요하다. 본 연구는 고려인 이주민을 위한 간호대학생의 봉사활동을 서비스디자인 기반으로 개발하기 위함이다. 2019년 10월부터 11월까지 G 광역시에서 수행되었으며 참여자는 고려인 이주민 33명과 이해관계자 3명이었다. 자료수집은 고려인 이주민 대상으로 설문조사와 면담, 이해관계자 면담을 실시하였다. 조사결과 고려인 이주민이 직면하는 주요문제로 발견된 것은 의사소통의 어려움, 부적응, 고용 불안정, 흡연이었다. 핵심이슈를 '어떻게 하면 고려인 이주여성이 한국어 소통능력을 향상시킬 수 있을까'로 정의하였고 문제해결을 위해 간호대학생의 봉사활동 '고려인 한글 쑥쑥' 프로그램을 개발하였으며, 스토리보드와 역할극을 통해 전달하였다. 서비스디자인 프로세스를 활용하여 고려인 이주민과 간호대학생의 상황을 다각도로 고려한 의미 있는 봉사활동을 설계할 수 있었다. 본 연구를 통해 서비스디자인 방법론은 봉사활동을 개발함에 있어 수요자와 봉사자의 요구를 반영할 수 있는 유용한 전략임을 알 수 있다.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.175-185
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• 2012

Purpose: This micro-ethnographic study aimed to understand coping experiences of Korean-American (K-A) women after diagnosis with breast cancer due to a hereditary gene mutation. Methods: Participatory observation and in-depth interviews were performed at one breast cancer screening center in Southern California, in 2005 with eleven first generation K-A immigrant women. All transcribed interviews and field notes were analyzed using ethnographic methodology. Results: K-A women's experience varied based on acculturation risk factors including: limited English speaking ability; disrupted family relationships, individualistic family values, or intergenerational communication barriers; lack of Korean speaking nurses; and Korean physicians' who lacked knowledge about hereditary breast cancer risk. These risk factors led to isolation, loneliness, lack of emotional and social support. In comparison to Korean homeland women in a similar medical situation, these K-A immigrants felt disconnected from the healthcare system, family support and social resources which increased their struggling and impeded coping during their survivorship journey. These women were not able to access self-support groups, nor the valuable resources of nurse navigator programs. Conclusion: Professional oncology associations for nurses and physicians have a moral obligation to support and promote knowledge of hereditary cancer risk and self-help groups for non-native speaking immigrants.

• 한국학교ㆍ지역보건교육학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2017

Objectives: About for twenty years, immigrant women in South Korea have steadily increased due to economic growth and industrialization. According to previous studies in terms of immigrants, subjective socio-economic status(SES) as well as objective SES such as income, occupation and level of education predict health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine association between subjective social status and perceived health among immigrant women. Methods: We analyzed 12,531 participants from the 2012 National Survey of Multicultural Families. Study variables included subjective SES in Korea, subjective SES in community and perceived health. Control variables were age, household income, employment, education, marital status, ethnicity, language proficiency. For this study, descriptive analysis, Chi-square test, and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed. Results: Among immigrant women, after adjusting for control variables, level of education in community was not associated with perceived health. Otherwise, subjective social status in Korea(low subjective social status reference group vs high subjective status : OR 2.056) was associated with perceived health. Conclusions: Immigrant women in Korea would be culturally affected by inherent characteristic rather than social economic status. Through this study, in order to improve health inequality among immigrant women, we should consider developing social supports and networks.

• 산업진흥연구
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.107-115
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• 2020

본 연구는 결혼이주여성들이 문화 간 차이에서 오는 스트레스를 해소하고 원만한 가정생활을 누리기 위해서 그들에게 제공할 수 있는 사회복지실천방안을 모색하고자 한다. 연구 결과에서는 첫째, 문화 간 차이 극복하기 위한 실천방안이 필요하다. 효과적인 문화 간 차이를 극복하기 위해서는 문화적으로 다양한 내담자를 위해 그들의 인종, 문화, 민족, 성별, 성적 지향의 배경에 부합하는 개입양식을 사용하고 목표를 설정하는 것이다. 둘째, 전문교육인력의 양성이 필요하다. 전문인력 양성을 위해 기존의 사회복지 과목에 문화적 다양성에 관한 내용이 다루어져야 한다. 셋째, 관련법의 재정비가 필요하다. 다문화가족지원법은 결혼이주여성을 대상으로 한국가족문화의 이해라든가, 결혼이주여성 상담이라는 항목이 결여되어 있는 등 보완의 필요성이 계속해서 대두되고 있다. 결론적으로, 결혼여성이민자들은 일상생활의 여러 측면에서 한국생활이 자국의 생활과 다르다는 점을 인식하게 되어 적응하는 과정에서 많은 인내심과 높은 수준의 노력을 하게 된다. 따라서, 이를 뒷받침할 수 있는 사회복지실천방안이 요구된다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제5권5호
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• pp.471-480
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• 2011

Our previous studies have demonstrated the inadequate nutritional status of Vietnamese female marriage immigrants in Korea. Major possible reasons include food insecurity due to economic problems as well as a lack of adjustment to unfamiliar Korean foods and limited access to Vietnamese foods; however, no study has investigated food insecurity among such intermarried couples. This study was performed to investigate the prevalence of food insecurity in Korean-husband-Vietnamese-wife couples and to determine whether they exhibit an intrahousehold discrepancy regarding food insecurity. A cross-sectional analysis of the Cohort of Intermarried Women in Korea study was performed with 84 intermarried couples. Among the 84 Vietnamese immigrants, 48.8% and 41.7% had food insecurity due to economic problems and a lack of foods appealing to their appetite, respectively. There was a marked discrepancy in reporting food insecurity between Vietnamese wives (22.6-38.1%) and their Korean husbands (6.0-15.5%). Vietnamese wives were five and two times more food-insecure due to economic problems and no foods appealing to their appetite, respectively, than their Korean spouses. A follow-up study is needed to investigate the causes of this discrepancy and ways of reducing food insecurity among female marriage immigrants living in low-income, rural communities.