• 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.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.687-700
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• 2024

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the relationship between adolescent food-related lifestyles and food-related media use and eating behavior in Korea. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Participants were 392 Korean adolescents, ranging in age from 12 to 18, recruited via convenience sampling. They completed a self-report questionnaire survey consisting of questions about food-related lifestyle, food-related media use, food consumption behavior, food literacy, and nutrition quotient. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 29.0. (IBM Co., Armonk, NY, USA). RESULTS: The factor analysis of food-related lifestyles identified four factors. Based on the cluster analysis results, participants were classified into three clusters reflecting different levels of interest: high interest in food, moderate interest in food, and low interest in food. The analysis revealed significant differences between groups in food-related liestyle factors (P < 0.05). Notably, the high-interest group demonstrated proactive engagement with food-related content, a willingness to explore diverse culinary experiences, and a conscientious consideration of nutritional labeling during food purchases. In contrast, the low-interest group reported tendencies toward overeating or succumbing to stimulating food consumption post-exposure to food-related content, coupled with a disregard for nutritional labeling when making food choices. A stronger inclination toward a food-related lifestyle was positively correlated with higher levels of food literacy and nutrition quotient. CONCLUSION: This study proposes that the implementation of a nutrition education program using media could effectively promote a healthy diet among adolescents with a high level of interest in their dietary habits. For adolescents with low interest in their dietary habits, it suggests that introducing an education program with a primary focus on enhancing food literacy could be beneficial in fostering a healthy diet. Our research findings provide insight for the development of tailored nutritional education programs and establishment of effective nutrition policies.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.356-364
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• 2011

Purpose: This descriptive study was to examine the effect factors on health promotion lifestyle of shift work nurses. Methods: The 418 working nurses who completed questionnaires with consent were analysed. Results: The average level of health promotion lifestyle of shift work nurses was 2.21 and it was significantly lower than 2.36 of fixed work nurses. In shift work nurses, the highest health promotion lifestyle was personal relationship of 2.79 and the lowest was physical activity of 1.58. The young, shorter shift work duration, unmarried and general nurses were evaluated as not-healthy diet. The old, longer shift work duration and married showed less physical activity. Less self-efficacy and more job stress, depression, fatigue showed lower health promotion lifestyle. Conclusion: Self-efficacy on health behavior of shift work nurses was the most effective factor on all areas of health promotion. Therefore, we need to develop a health promotion program including self-efficacy encouragement. We suggest that this program be more effective when more precisely characterized according to age, marital status, shift work duration, job position, and psychological problems such as depression and fatigue.

• Korean Circulation Journal
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.93-109
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• 2022

With the recent rapid increase in obesity worldwide, metabolic syndrome (MetS) has gained significant importance. MetS is a cluster of obesity-related cardiovascular risk factors including abdominal obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia, high blood pressure and impaired glucose tolerance. MetS is highly prevalent and strongly associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, putting a great burden on human society. Therefore, it is very important to reduce MetS risk, which can improve patients' cardiovascular prognosis. The primary and most effective strategy to control each component of MetS is lifestyle change such as losing body weight, keeping regular exercise, adopting a healthy diet, quitting smoking and alcohol drinking in moderation. Many studies have shown that lifestyle modification has improved all components of MetS, and reduces the incidence of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Here, the Korean Society of CardioMetabolic Syndrome has summarized specific and practical methods of lifestyle modification in the management of MetS in the healthcare field.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.363-371
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing health promoting lifestyle of urban bus driver in small-sized companies. Methods: This study included 118 urban bus drivers who completed questionnaires. The data were collected from 6 small-sized bus companies located in a metropolitan city, from January to February 2015. Analyses were done using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analysis. SPSS/Win 18.0 was used. Results: The scores of HPLP of urban bus drivers were 2.7 (on a 4-point scale). Mean of HPLP sub-scores were self-fulfillment ($3.0{\pm}0.5$), interpersonal relationship ($2.9{\pm}0.5$), physical activity ($2.9{\pm}0.7$), health responsibility ($2.7{\pm}0.5$), healthy diet ($2.6{\pm}0.6$), and stress management ($2.5{\pm}0.5$). Among independent variables, job satisfaction and presence of religion were significantly related to health promoting lifestyle (explained 39.2%). Conclusions: This study revealed that there is a need to strengthen job satisfaction for urban bus drivers' health promoting lifestyle.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.331-336
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• 2009

Objectives : The objectives of this study were to determine the relationship between lifestyle-implementation and metabolic syndrome in an electronics research and development company, and to provide a foundation for health providers of health management programs for setting priorities. Methods : From July 1 to July 16, 2008 we carried out a descriptive cross-sectional survey. Consecutive workers of one R & D company in Seoul, Korea (N=2,079) were enrolled in study. A checklist for lifestyle (from the National Health Insurance Corporation) consisted of questions regarding diet, drinking, smoking and exercise. After the survey, researchers obtained data from health profiles for metabolic syndrome(waist-circumference, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure and fasting blood sugar level). Lifestyle was recorded as good or not good. Statistical analysis of metabolic syndrome and the lifestyle of subjects was done using multiple logistic regression analysis. Results : The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in our study gropu was 13.3% (N=277). After adjustment for age, the adjusted odds ratios (odds ratio, 95% confidence intervals) for metabolic syndrome increased in proportion to the number of bad habits: two (1.72, 1.23-2.44), three (2.47, 1.73-3.56), and four (3.63, 2.03-6.34). Relative to subjects eating both vegetables and meat', the OR for 'meat' eaters was 1.66 (1.18-2.31). Compared with 'nonsmokers and ever-smoker', the OR for 'current-smoker' was 1.62 (1.25-2.10). Compared with 'Healthy drinker', the OR for 'unhealthy drinker' was 1.38 (1.05-1.83). Conclusions : Poor lifestyle was associated with an increased likelihood of metabolic syndrome. These findings suggest that lifestyle-based occupational health interventions for young employees should include a specific diet, smoking cessation, and healthy-drinking programs.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.203-208
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• 2014

Chronic constipation is a very common disease in children. Successful treatment of constipation can be achieved not only with medication but also with lifestyle changes, including a proper diet. Diets including fruits, fluids, and probiotics are good for constipation. Some dietary components are helpful for constipation, and some are harmful. In this study, we present diets related to constipation from the literature, and propose some perspectives regarding diets related to constipation.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.64-76
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• 2000

The purpose of this study was to identify the major factors affecting performance in health promoting lifestyle of the elderly. The subjects for this study were 244 elderly person over the age of 60, living in K country, Kyongnam. Data were collected from August 31 to September 30, 1998. The collected data were analyzed with an SPSS program using frequency, percent, mean, cronbach alpha, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson' coefficients of correlation, Duncan test, and stepwise multiple regression. The results are summarized as follows. 1) The average score of performance in the health promoting lifestyle was 2.73. The variable with the highest degree of performance was regular diet(3.29), whereas the one with the lowest degree was self-control(2.22). 2) Performance in the health promoting lifestyle was significantly correlated with self esteem(r=.28, p=0.00), internal health locus of control(r=.58, p=0.00), powerful others health locus of control(r=.48, p=0.00), chance health locus of control(r=.25, p=0.00), perceived health status(r=.53, p=0.00). 3) Performance in the health promoting lifestyle was significantly correlated with such demographic variables as education level (F=9.47, P=0.00), marital status(F=2.63, P=0.05) and previous occupation(F=3.85, P=0.00). 4) The combination of internal health locus of control, powerful others health locus of control and perceived health status explained 43.4percent of the variance of health promoting lifestyle On the basis of this study, other factors affecting others health promoting lifestyle should be identified.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.145-156
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• 2006

우리나라 서울 일부지역 20세 이상 성인 2,775명을 대상으로 흡연, 음주, 식습관, 운동량을 기초로 군집 분석을 실시한 결과 생활양식이 6개의 유형, 즉 소극적건강행위군, 적극적건강추구군, 흡연군, 음주군, 건강유해행위군, 흡연-음주군으로 분류되었다. 각각의 특성은 다음과 같다. 소극적 건강행위군은 전체 대상의 48.3%를 차지하며, 흡연과 음주는 거의 하지 않지만, 식습관과 운동은 평균보다 낮다. 여자가 많으며, 젊은 연령이 많다. 적극적건강추구군은 전체 대상의 24.8%로 흡연, 음주, 식습관, 운동 모두에서 바람직한 행동을 보이는 군이다. 여자, 나이가 많을수록, 유배우자, 수입이 높은 사람에서 많다. 흡연군은 전체대상의 13.5%로 흡연량은 하루평균 20개비 정도이며, 음주와 식습관은 평균정도이고, 운동은 별로하지 않는다. 남자와 젊은 사람에서 많다. 음주군은 전체 대상의 8.4%로 술을 많이 마시면서(월평균 17.7일) 식습관이 좋은 편이고, 흡연과 운동은 평균정도이다. 남자가 많으며, 나이 많은 사람에서 많다. 건강유해행위군은 전체 대상의 4.5%로 모든 건강행위가 바람직하지 않은 사람들로 구성된다. 남자에서, 그리고 젊은 연령에서 많다. 흡연-음주군은 전체의 0.7%로 소수이지만 다른 군과는 달리, 흡연 음주는 많이 하면서도 식습관 운동량은 평균보다 약간 좋은 사람들인데, 건강행태의 다원성을 보여주는 예가 된다. 본 연구의 군집해가 Patterson[5]. Lee와 Kim[6], Kim[7] 등의 선행연구와 다른 점은 우선 서울이라는 대도시 지역의 20세 이상 성인만을 대상으로 하였다는 점과, 조사시기가 다르다는 점을 감안하여 보아야하는데, 소극적건강행위군이 48.3%로 많았고, 적극적건강추구군이 24.8%로 많이 분류된 것이 특징적이다. 그리고 지역이나, 시기에 따라 건강생활 양식의 유형 분류의 결과가 다르게 나오므로, 같은 지역에서 연차를 두고 건강생활양식을 분류하는 동일 연구를 하면 건강생활양식의 변화를 파악할 수 있고, 다른 지역에서 동일시기에 같은 분석을 시행한다면 지역간의 차이를 비교할 수 있으므로 지역보건계획에 기초자료를 제공할 수 있을 것이다. 6개의 유형의 분포에 영향을 미치는 인구사회학적 변수로는 성별, 연령, 수입이 두드러졌다. 특히 여자에서는 소극적 건강행위군, 적극적건강추구군이, 남자에서는 흡연군, 음주군, 건강유해행위군이 많았다. 연령이 많아지면서 건강을 위해 적극적인 태도를 보이는 적극적건강추구군이 증가했으며, 수입이 300만원 이상에서 특히 소극적건강행위군이 적고 적극적건강추구군이 많은 양상을 보였다. 이러한 연구 결과를 기초로하여 각 군에 적절한 접근방법을 찾고, 개입전략을 세울 수 있을 것이다. 여자가 주를 이루는 소극적건강행위군에게는 운동실천, 식생활 개선에 대한 적극적 개입을, 흡연군, 음주군에게는 주로 남자들을 대상으로 사회제도적, 문화적 접근을, 건강유해행위군에게는 치료적 접근을 시도해볼 수 있겠으며, 그외 건강생활 양식의 유형에 따라 다양한 접근전략에 대해 연구할 수 있을 것이다.