• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.43-63
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• 2004

이 연구는 일부 농촌지역주민들을 대상으로 수집된 건강의식 및 형태 조사자료를 이용하여 농촌지역주민들의 건강행위를 유형화하고 건강행위유형과 건강상태 및 건강관리실태와의 관련성을 규명하기 위해 시행된 것으로서 본 연구의 주요결과와 합의는 다음과 같다. 1. 건강행위유형은 식생활군, 흡연군, 운동군, 음주군, 건강무관심군, 수동적 태도군으로 구분되 있으며 각각의 구성비는 67.8%, 10.9%, 6.2%, 2.6%, 0.5%, 11.9%로 각 건강행위유형별 구성비는 전국민자료를 이용한 선행연구결과와 다소 상이하였다. 전체적으로 식생활군이 보다 많았고, 수동적 태도군의 구성비가 적었다. 또 건강행위유형을 구성하는 건강행위별로 계량화된 건강행위점수도 다소 차이가 있었다. 이는 연령구성, 직업구성, 소득수준 뿐 아니라 식생활을 중시는 농촌지역의 특성과 낮은 흡연율 등 건강행위의 차이에서 기인하는 것으로 보인다. 2. 각 건강행위 유형별 일반적 특성의 경우에도 전국적 자료를 이용한 연구결과와 차이가 있었다. 평균연령은 전국적 자료를 이용한 경우 건강 무관심군이 가장 많았으나 본 연구 결과에서는 가장 적었고 오히려 음주군의 평균연령이 가장 많았다. 성별 구성을 보면 음주군, 흡연군, 건강무관심군의 경우에 여성이 거의 없었고. 수동적 태도군, 식생활군 등에서 여성의 구성비가 높았고 운동군에서도 비교적 높았던 것은 전국결과와 유사하였다. 교육수준은 전국결과에서는 운동군이 가장 높았으나 본 연구결과에서도 운동군과 수동적 태도군에서 고졸이상의 고학력자가 비교적 많아 전국결과와 유사하였다. 직업의 경우, 음주군의 경우 비사무직이 많았고 심한 육체적 노동에 종사하는 사람들의 구성비가 높은 점. 음주군과 건강무관심군의 경제적 수준이 가장 낮았고 운동군의 소득수준이 높았던 점, 건강관련 정보원이 있는 경우가 음주군이 상대적으로 낮고 운동군이 높았던 점 등도 전국결과와 유사하였다. 그러나 건강검진율은 전국평균에 비해 높았고 전국자료에서는 음주군에서 가장 낮았고 운동군에서 가장 높았으나 본 연구는 음주군에서 상대적으로 높았으나 본 연구에서는 음주군에서 상대적으로 높았고 운동군은 50%로 비교적 낮았다. 3. 연구대상자 건강행위유형별 건강상태를 보면 우리나라 한 지역농촌인구가 가장 보편적으로 보이고 있는 건강행위유형인 식생활군과 비교할 때 운동군의 만성질환 이환경험율이 더 높았고 흡연군, 음주군, 건강무관심군, 수동적 태도군 등의 경험율이 오히려 더 낮았다. 이는 이 지역주민들의 건강행위가 질병의 경험에 종속되어 있기 때문에 나타난 현상으로 보았다. 4. 건강행위유형별로 건강관리실태를 보면 건강상태를 보정하고도 식생활군에 비해서 운동군은 건강관리행위를 유의하게 더 많이 하는 것으로 나타났고 수동적 운동군 건강검진율은 유의하게 낮아 각 건강행위유형에 기대되는 건강관리실태를 보였다. 이는 일부이기는 하나 농촌지역에도 건강할 때부터 건강을 지키고 증진하기 위한 활동을 하는 사람들이 있으며 건강상태와 무관하게 적극적으로 행하는 건강관리에 소극적인 집단이 존재함을 시사하는 것이다. 5. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 할 때, 건강증진 사업을 시행함에 있어 주민들에게 조성되어 있는 건강관리에 대한 소극적 태도를 극복하기 위한 대안을 마련하는 한편, 건강관리에 적극적인 운동군들을 발굴하여 지역내 건강증진사업의 확산에 활용하는 방안을 검토하는 것이 필요할 것으로 본다. 건강무관심군은 비교적 젊은 군이나 소득이 낮고 주관적으로 인지하는 건강수준이 낮으며 건강염려를 많이 하는 것으로 보아 건강에 부여하는 가치 등의 문제 뿐 아니라 건강활동에 참여할 시간적 여유의 부족이나 기타자원의 부족에 기인할 수 도 있음을 감안해야할 것으로 보인다. 6. 그러나 이 연구는 단면연구로서 장기적인 추적관찰을 통해 이 연구의 결론이 지지되기를 기대하며 더 발전된 연구에 의해 이 연구가 가진 다음과 같은 한계들이 극복되기를 바란다. 1) 다른 목적으로 조사된 자료를 이용하였기 때문에 측정변수의 정밀성을 높이기 어려웠다. 주관적 건강평가의 경우에 주관적 건강인지의 구성요인에 따라 구조화된 설문지로 측정되어야 하나 단 하나의 문항으로 측정하였다. 주관적 건강인지와 건강행위 유형과 특정한 관계가 예상되었으나 유의한 관련성이 없었던 것은 이와 관련이 있을 것으로 판단된다. 2) 건강형태의 유형화가 가지는 유용성의 문제로서 인지적 건강수준이나 건강과 관련된 형태의 많은 부분을 설명하지 못하였다. 이는 건강행위의 유형화에 투입된 변수의 신뢰성의 문제와 아울러서 건강과 관련된 신념 등 인지적 용인이 유형화변수에서 비제되었기 때문이라고 추정하였는데 투입된 변수가 개인의 건강생활양식을 고루 반영하는지의 타당성도 더 검증되어야 할 문제로 보인다. 3) 군집분석을 통한 건강생활약식의 유형화를 시도하였으나 군집분석의 경우에 그 신뢰성과 타당도가 표본수에 따라 민감하게 반응한다. 따라서, 적은 표본수로 인해 결과의 신뢰성이 낮아졌을 가능성이 있으며 보다 대용량 자료를 이용한 분석이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.261-270
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to identify the differences of older adults' perceptions of foodservice quality attributes of current offerings in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in terms of their lifestyles (length of residency, special diet, housing option, travel frequency, dine out frequency), dining frequency, and demographics in the dining room of CCRCs. The survey was administered to residents in three CCRCs. Data was analyzed for 140 surveys using t-test, ANOVA, and factor analysis. This study found female older adults perceived the following attributes were more important than male ones: presentation of food, color and garnish, texture of vegetables, taste and flavor of food, and respectful attitude of serving staff. Older adults who have a special diet perceived the seasoning and bite sized pieces were more important than those who have a general diet. Also, there were significant differences between frequent visitors and occasional visitors in the dining room of CCRCs. By knowing the differences by residents' demographics and residential characteristics, the foodservice manager can establish strategies to increase the dining frequency of residents in the dining rooms of CCRCs.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.51-57
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• 2010

We performed this study to examine lifestyle patterns and dietary behavior based on the level of Internet addiction of Korean adolescents. Data were collected from 853 Korean junior high school students. The level of Internet addiction was determined based on the Korean Internet addiction self-scale short form for youth, and students were classified as high-risk Internet users, potential-risk Internet users, and no risk Internet users. The associations between the students' levels of Internet addiction and lifestyle patterns and dietary behavior were analyzed using a chi-square test. Irregular bedtimes and the use of alcohol and tobacco were higher in high-risk Internet users than no risk Internet users. Moreover, in high-risk Internet users, irregular dietary behavior due to the loss of appetite, a high frequency of skipping meals, and snacking might cause imbalances in nutritional intake. Diet quality in high-risk Internet users was also worse than in potential-risk Internet users and no risk Internet users. We demonstrated in this study that high-risk Internet users have inappropriate dietary behavior and poor diet quality, which could result in stunted growth and development. Therefore, nutrition education targeting high-risk Internet users should be conducted to ensure proper growth and development.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.249-258
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• 2007

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one the most common prostate diseases in middle aged and elderly men. This study was conducted to investigate diet and lifestyle risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia in a community-dwelling free-living population group. The dietary data were collected from the 601 male subjects aged 50-79 years using the 24-hour recall method. The mean age of the BPH group ($63.0{\pm}7.9$ years) was significantly higher than that of the non-BPH ($58.8{\pm}7.4$ years). Among many nutrients, the amount of animal fat intake was increased while that of carbohydrate intake decreased in subjects with BPH compared to those with non-BPH. In BPH subjects, the proportion of energy from fat was also greater than in subjects with non-BPH. The logistic regression analysis on the food consumption data showed that the consumption of total animal food was increased while that of mushrooms was decreased in patients with BPH compared to the subjects with non-BPH. The age-adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidences limits for BPH incidence in subjects whose milk and milk products, beverages and alcoholic liquors intake was greater than the median were 1.796 (1.167-2.782) and 1.738 (1.129-2.676) respectively, compared to those in subjects whose intakes were below the median. These results may be applicable in the development of a nutrition intervention and education program toward a reduction in the risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.672-679
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• 2005

Introduction. Cardiovascular disease has the potential to lead to sudden in-flight incapacitation and permanent grounding. The aims of this study are to examine the relationships between lifestyle, job stress and blood lipid levels of male aircrew personnel of a Korean airline and to identify which factors influence their hyper-lipidemia. Methods. Two hundred sixteen male aircrew personnel completed a questionnaire by self-report and consented to participate in the study. The questionnaire collected data related to job stress, life style, serum cholesterol levels and general characteristics of the aircrew. The cholesterol levels of the subjects were collected from their most recent health check-up records. Subjects were divided into two groups (the desirable group and the risk group) based on their serum cholesterol level, 200 mg/dl. Results. Mean age and marital status were significantly different between the two groups. More subjects in the risk group had habits of eating high lipid foods, while more subjects in the desirable group exercised more frequently than the risk group. In logistic regression analysis, after controlling age and marital status, types of working situation (domestic duty or international duty, odds ratio=.390, p=.018), diet (odds ratio=.429, p=.037), and exercise (odds ratio=.320, p=.055) were influencing factors on aircrew's serum cholesterol lev-els. Conclusions. The cholesterol level of aircrew personnel is closely related to their lifestyle, such as lipid diet and exercise. The type of work situations, e.g. staying in an airplane for long periods of time or staying abroad, may influence these diet patterns and exercise habits.

• 대한지역사회영양학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한지역사회영양학회 1999년도 춘계학술대회초록집:노년기의 식사지침과 급식방향
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• pp.116-116
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• 1999

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.67-77
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• 2003

This study is to compare health related behaviors among Chinese, Korean Chinese in a Yanbian Province with a population of mainly Korean descendents and Koreans in Kangwon Province, Korea. Cross-sectional surveys were used to identify self-rated health, smoking, alcohol use, exercise and other lifestyle variables. A total of 739 Chinese, 663 Korean Chines, and 639 Koreans were surveyed using self-administered questionnaires. Few Korean Chinese(13.9%) reported they were healthy compared with Chinese(38.7%) and Koreans(36.3%). There was no difference in the prevalence of smoking by ethnic groups. More Koreans(48.5%) and Chinese Koreans(44.5%) reported drinking alcohol compared with Chinese(37.2%)(p < .001). Compared Chinese and Korean Chinese, fewer Koreans reported regular diet, exercise, health screening, and deep sleeping patterns. The lifestyle variables that affect the prevalence of disease were different by ethnic groups. In conclusion, ethnicity was shown to be an independent factor in relation to self-rated health, alcohol use, and other health lifestyle behaviors.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.415-424
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• 2019

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Existing evidence on lifestyle modification programs for weight loss is limited by the high attrition rate of such programs. Identifying predictors of adherence to a lifestyle modification program could result in program improvement. However, little is known about behavior-specific adherence and its psychological predictors. This study aimed to examine the psychological predictors of adherence after one-month participation in a community-based lifestyle modification program among Chinese overweight and obese adults in Hong Kong. SUBJECTS/METHODS: A total of 205 Chinese overweight and obese adults aged $38.9{\pm}10.5years$ completed the study. Data were collected at baseline and after one month using self-reported questionnaires, which assessed knowledge (self-developed scale), motivation (Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire), stage of change (Stage of Exercise Scale) and self-efficacy (Self-Rated Abilities for Health Practices Scale). At one month, a 4-day dietary recall and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form were used to assess dietary and physical activity (PA) adherence. Food and PA diaries were examined to indicate self-monitoring. Program attendance was tracked between baseline and one-month follow-up. RESULTS: After one month, participants reported high dietary adherence, attendance, and adherence to self-monitoring but low PA adherence. Multiple regression analyses suggested that diet self-efficacy (baseline) and nutrition knowledge (one-month change) were independent predictors of dietary adherence score at one month, whereas autonomous PA motivation (baseline) and PA self-efficacy (both baseline and one-month change) were independent predictors of PA adherence score at one month. No significant psychological predictor was identified for attendance or self-monitoring. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that the effect of psychological factors on adherence differs between diet and PA adherence outcomes. To promote adherence, practitioners should assess self-efficacy, knowledge, and motivation at the beginning of a weight-loss program and explore behavior-specific strategies to improve knowledge and self-efficacy. The results of this study have direct implications for program improvements.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.439-453
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• 2011

This study was performed to determine dietary and lifestyle factors associated with hypertension in Korean adolescents. Study subjects were 12~19 years (n = 521) adolescents who participated in the 2005 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES III). Subjects were divided into the hypertensive group (HG, n = 102) and normotensive group (NG, n = 419) by '2007 Korean children and adolescents growth standard' and the relationships between blood pressure and physical measurement, nutrients intakes, eating behaviors and health related factors were analyzed. HG showed significantly higher levels in weight, waist circumference and BMI than NG. The amount of nutrient intakes was not different between NG and HG. Index of nutritional quality (INQ) for phosphate was higher in HG compared with NG. In both male and female HG, INQ for iron was higher but INQ for vitamin B1 was lower than NG. HG revealed higher consumption frequencies of snack, yoghurt, and ice cream compared with NG. In eating and behavioral factors, 'dinner with family', 'eat proper amount', 'keep Korean traditional diet', alcohol drinking, and mean alcohol intake were significantly different between the two groups. By logistic regression method, risk factors for hypertension revealed in this study were gender (male), age (15~19 years), BMI (${\geq}\;85$ percentile), and not keeping Korean traditional diet. These results suggest that education program for hypertension prevention in adolescents should include eating habits improvement and lifestyle modification as well as weight control.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권17호
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• pp.7683-7688
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• 2015

Background: The study evaluated the patient, lifestyle and tumor profile in patients undergoing upfront surgery for sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC) in Indian population. Materials and Methods: One hundred consecutive patients were included. Details related to their demographic profile, habits, signs and symptoms, tumor profile, further treatment and follow up were recorded. Results: The majority of the patients had colonic cancer (68%), advanced tumor stage 3 & 4 (46%), moderately differentiated tumors (70%) with absence of lymphatic invasion (60%) and metastasis (90%). Correlations between tumor location and abdominal pain (p-value 0.002), bleeding per rectum (p-value <0.001), difficulty in micturition (p-value 0.012) and constipation (p-value 0.007) were found to be statistically significant. Abdominal pain was more frequently reported in patients with metastasis (p-value 0.031). Loss of weight statistically correlated with absence of lymphatic invasion (p-value 0.047). Associations between tumor stage and alcohol intake (p-value 0.050) and non vegetarian diet (p-value 0.006); lymphatic invasion and intake of spicy food (p-value 0.040) and non vegetarian diet (p-value 0.001) and metastasis and alcohol intake (p-value 0.041) were also observed. Age and tumor grade were also correlated (p-value 0.020). Conclusions: Minimizing the adverse lifestyle factors can help in reducing the overall incidence of CRC in the Indian population.