• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.293-302
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• 2014

Objectives : The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between the status and necessity of dental prosthesis and mastication function in the Korean elderly. Methods : This study investigated 4,557 elderly people aged over 65 in the 5th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(2010-2012). Frequency analysis, ${\chi}^2$ test, and logistic regression analysis were used. Results : Those aged over 75 complained of greater discomfort in mastication function than those from 65 to 74, and it was statistically significant(p<0.001). Mastication discomfort was not so significant in those with higher education and higher income(p<0.001). Those who did not use prosthesis tended to have better mastication function(p<0.001). Denture users complained of mastication discomfort when they used it(p<0.001). Conclusions : This study verified the relationship between the discomfort in mastication and related factors, and will provide the basic data for the access to dental clinic services.

• 한국학교ㆍ지역보건교육학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.51-63
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• 2023

Objectives: This study aims to examine factors affecting depression of Older Adults by using the data of the elderly survey conducted by the Korea Institute of Health and Social Affairs in 2020. Methods: The total sample was 4,777 people aged over 65 years old. In this study, sociodemographic variables, information devices'use behavior and discomfort variables were input to examine the effect on depression. The data was analyzed with t²-test, ANOVA and hierarchical regression by SPSS statistic program. Results: First, use behavior and discomfort of information devices and depression were significantly different by sociodemographic variables(sex, age, level of education, marital status). Secondly, regression analysis showed that age and level of education affected an influence on depression in Model 1, which analyzed only sociodemographic variables. However, Model 2, which analyzed devices' use behavior and discomfort variables at the same time, showed that they affected depression. Conclusions: It was suggested to develop customized health education and mental health promotion were needed to reduce depression in the elderly.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.355-363
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• 2022

This study was to investigate the prevalence rate of musculoskeletal disorders in relation to general characteristic factors, living environment factors, and work environment factors for sonographer's. For the response questions, the guidelines for musculoskeletal burden work were used. For statistical analysis, SPSS 26.0 version was used. For the common body parts of the sonographer's who responded, the prevalence was investigated by dividing the group into a group with high pain or discomfort and a group with low pain or discomfort according to the degree to which they experienced symptoms during the past 12 months. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine the variance inflation factor(VIF), odds ratio (OR) and corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI). A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. As a result, housework hours, examination history, regular physical activity, number of patient examinations per day, and sitting posture were investigated as variables for rate musculoskeletal disorders. The sonographer's occupational group was found to have a high prevalence rate of musculoskeletal disorders like various other occupational groups. Based on the results of this study, it is judged that musculoskeletal disorders can be reduced by recognizing musculoskeletal disorders and improving work environment factors.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.99-111
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• 2024

Objectives : Anxiety is an important mental health symptom associated with healthcare utilization. This research aims to identify the demographic, socio-economic, and health-related factors associated with the use of Korean medicine (KM) treatments in adults experiencing anxiety. Methods : We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using the Korea Health Panel Annual Data 2019. Logistic regression models were employed to examine the relationships between KM utilization and various factors such as economic activity, perceived stress levels, and presence of physical discomfort. The study sample included 552 adults experiencing anxiety. Results : Among the subjects, 19.20% were using both conventional treatment and KM treatment. The analysis revealed that individuals engaged in economic activities were more likely to use KM treatments compared to those who were not (odds ratio [OR] = 2.207, 95% confidential interval [CI] = 1.316 to 3.699). Additionally, individuals reporting high levels of pain or discomfort showed a significantly higher likelihood of using both KM and conventional medical services (OR = 2.933, 95% CI = 1.645 to 5.231). Musculoskeletal conditions were the most common reason for KM utilization among the study participants. Conclusion : The findings suggest that economic activity and the severity of physical discomfort significantly influence the use of KM treatments among adults with anxiety. These insights could inform healthcare policy and the integration of KM services into broader health management strategies for anxiety.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.157-171
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• 2001

The study was designed to provide the fundamental information for understanding discomfort of bone marrow donors and for promoting an individual comfort by comparing the difference on discomfort between unrelated donors and related donors. The subject of the study was fifty related donors and thirty unrelated donors who was in the C University Hospital. This survey had been carried out and collected from October, 1998 to March, 1999. The scale of discomfort of donors associated with bone marrow donation were assessed by the questionnaire deviced by Kim Sang Dol and amended by the researcher. Data was analyzed by $x^2-test$, t-test, two-way ANOVA, and Pearson Correlation Coefficients. The results were as follows. 1. Considering the general characteristics of bone marrow donors according to gender, male was consisted of $60\%$ and female was consisted of $40\%$. Of those related donors are consisted for $62.5\%$ and accounted for $37.5\%$ of those unrelated donors. Considering the classification to the job, employee of company were major donors which was $35\%$, and next order was student, individual businessman, and housewife. Considering the education level. college students were $48.7\%$ and students who have less than high school level were $42.5\%$. 2. According to the above the results regarding discomfort of bone marrow donation, it is especially shown that the major cause for discomfort of bone marrow donors is on physical factor. The concrete examples for physical factor are pain in the region of bone marrow harvest and pain in the injection part by fluid therapy and blood-sampling, an immovability of the body after bone marrow harvest, and difficulties on walking. Considering physiological factor, there are an uneasiness about leading to injure their health, vague fear about the hospital. and a tedium at hospital. Environmental factors for discomfort of bone marrow donors are insufficient explanation for needle gauge and procedure of bone marrow donation and difficulty on following medical schedule. Therefore. it is necessary to establish more effective and systematically organized program for nursing intervention based on the research results. An effective program is only useful in getting rid of discomfort of bone marrow donors.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.213-225
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors related on pain in female office workers. Methods : Neck pain group of 31 female subjects complained of neck and arm discomfort. Normal group of 20 female subjects had no complaints or minimal discomfort. Cervical curvature and muscle tone were assessed by whole spine x-ray, meridian-electromyography(MEMG), craniovertebral angle, and Moire. Neck pain was evaluated by Neck Disability Index(NDI) and Visual Analog Scale(VAS). The emotional and other physical factors that could effect neck pain were checked by questionnaires including Beck Depression Index(BDI), Stress Reaction Index(SRI), Holmes & Rahe Social Readjustment Rating Scale(SRRS), International Physical Activity Questionnaire(IPAQ), and Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale(GSRS). Results : The contraction and fatigue of upper trapezius by MEMG was significantly higher in the neck pain group. And BDI, SRI, SRRS, and GSRS were significantly higher in the neck pain group (p<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the Jackson's angle, Cobb's method, craniovertebral angle, and moire between two groups. Conclusions : The results suggest that neck pain is related to mental stress rather than physical stress and physical stress does not change cervical curvature significantly.

• 한국IT서비스학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.1-19
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• 2023

This study is a study on the effect of technical readiness factors on counselors' intention to use when applying AICC. AICC counselors experience improved customer service and emotional stability by receiving various monitor notification window services based on artificial intelligence algorithms such as customer counseling history, prohibited word control system, and customized counseling system. Accordingly, this study tried to verify using factors derived from technology readiness theory and technology acceptance theory among the factors affecting the intention to continue using AICC provided to counselors. To verify the research hypothesis, the causal relationship between variables such as Optimism, Innovativeness, Discomfort, Insecurity, and Technology Acceptance Theory, such as Team Support, Ease of Usage, and Innovation Resistance, was verified. As a result of empirical analysis, first, it was verified that Optimism has a positive (+) effect on Team Support and Ease of Usage, and Discomfort and Insecurity have a negative (-) effect on Ease of Usage and Team Support. Second, it was confirmed that Team Support and Ease of Usage had a positive effect on the Intention to use AICC. Based on the above empirical analysis results, the concepts of Technical Readiness were clearly proved, and in practical terms, AICC helped inquiry, quality evaluation, recording, and management of counseling history, ultimately increased corporate work efficiency.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.454-468
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• 2019

Background: Supporting the elderly population is presented as a social issue, and it affects age discrimination, which forms a negative perception and avoids the elderly. Since age discrimination lowers the quality of life of the elderly and hinders social unity, it may be important to research related factors. This study examined the physical function as a factor that influences discrimination experiences and aimed to identify the relationship between physical function factors and discrimination experiences. Methods: In this study, we analyzed 20,225 elderly from the 2014 and 2017 survey of living conditions and welfare needs of Korean older persons, conducted nationwide among older than 65 years. Physical function factors are activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, sight discomfort, hearing discomfort, chewing discomfort, and leg strength as factors of interest. We performed multivariable logistic regression that reflected survey characteristics, adjusting for socio-demographic factors, health related factors, and social-support factors. Results: The number of elderly who faced discrimination experiences was 1,175 (5.8%). The results showed that the odds ratio of facing a discrimination experience in the dependent group was significantly higher compared to the independent group when being transferring out of the room (4.05; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.50-10.88) and difficulty in hearing (1.25; 95% CI, 1.05-1.49). Even with respect to chewing ability, which was significant in models 1 and 2, they face more discrimination experiences (1.30; 95% CI, 1.11-1.53). Conclusion: These research results indicate that an important strategy for preventing age discrimination is to understand the physical function conditions of the elderly and promote the physical functions of the elderly related to transferring, hearing, and chewing; it is necessary to develop a practical intervention plan that considers these aspects.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.27-36
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 카노 모형과 설문조사를 바탕으로 O2O 배달 앱의 서비스 품질 요인을 분석하고, 서비스 품질을 몇 가지 차원별로 분류하였다. 분석 결과, 일원적 품질요소로는 정확한 정보전달, 다양한 종류의 음식점, 지불방식의 다양성, 메뉴선택의 다양성, 불편사항 해결, 서비스의 친절도, 음식의 맛과 질, 위생과 청결, 간편 결제 시스템 등이었고, 매력적 품질요소로는 최신 정보 업데이트, 신뢰성 있는 이용후기, 다양한 주문방법, 신속한 배달, 브랜드 이미지, 할인 포인트 결제 및 적립 등이었다. 당연적 품질요소는 나오지 않았지만, 불편사항 해결이 당연적 품질요소에 가까운 것으로 나타났다. 무관심 품질요소로는 정보알림 서비스와 이벤트 및 판촉이었다. 본 연구결과는 O2O 배달 앱 서비스 업체들이 어떤 서비스 품질요소에 집중해야 하는지 전략을 수립하는데 많은 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.325-332
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• 2011

본 연구는 최근 보철 영역에서 보편화되고 있는 임플란트 장착환자의 구강위생관리에 대한 인식과 불편, 불만감을 파악하고 임플란트 환자의 불편감을 줄이고 효율적인 구강위생관리를 위하여 부산, 울산, 대구지역의 20개소 임플란트 전문치과에서 임플란트 보철을 받은 환자 300명을 대상으로 3개월간 자기기입식 설문조사를 실시하여 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 임플란트 보철 후 주요 관리로는 정기검진을 72.5%, 칫솔질방법이 17.3%이 많았으며, 남자에서 정기검진에 대한 인식이 더 높았다(p=0.027). 2. 하루 칫솔질 회수는 3회 56.7%, 2회 27.1%, 4회 12.3% 등의 순이었고 성별로 차이를 보였으며(p=0.005), 칫솔질 시기는 아침식사 후 79.6%, 저녁식사 후 71.7%, 점심식사 후 68.7%의 순으로 식후 칫솔질은 비교적 잘 이루어졌으나 취침 전 34.5%, 간식 후 3.9%는 칫솔질률이 낮았다. 아침식사 전은 남자가(p=0.062), 아침식사 후(p=0.041)와 저녁식사 후(p=0.036)는 여자가 각각 더 많이 하였다 3. 임플란트 보철 후의 불편 불만감은 음식물 끼임이 63.5%이 절대적으로 많았으며, 그 외에는 염증 출혈 3.6%, 이물감 2.8%, 저작능력 2.5% 등, 불편 불만감은 대체로 적었다. 4. 성, 연령, 동반질병 수 등을 보정하였을 때 불편 불만감은 보철수가 많을수록 증가하였고, 하루 칫솔질 횟수가 많을수록, 정기검진 빈도가 잦을수록, 보철 후 경과기간이 길수록 감소하였다. 5. 정기검진 빈도는 칫솔질 교육을 받은 경우, 보철수가 많은 경우, 불편 불만감이 높을수록 증가하였고, 보철 후 경과기간이 길수록 감소하였다. 이상의 결과를 통하여 임플란트 환자의 경우 불편감은 대부분이 음식물이 끼이는 것에 대한 내용을 미루어 생각해 볼 때 환자의 불편감을 줄이고 저작효율성을 높이기 위해서는 계속적인 구강관리교육과 더불어 체계적인 임플란트 환자 관리시스템을 갖추어 나가는 것이 필요하다.