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Study on the knowledge regarding caries prevention among pregnant women (임부의 구강건강관리지식에 대한 조사 연구 -영유아기 구강관리 내용 중심 고찰 -)

  • Jin, Bo-Hyoung;Huh, Sung-Yoon;Shin, Myung-Mi
    • Journal of dental hygiene science
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.21-24
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    • 2002
  • It is important to practice preventive method to control oral disease. Dental caries tendency has been decreased in developed countries, but early childhood caries(ECC, BBTD) became serious dental problems in many countries. To slove these problems, more positive and definite prenatal programs on infants and child are needed. Mostly the control of oral health was affected by a mother's knowledge and behavior in this stage. According to many studies, prenatal education is the most effective method to promote oral health in children. But in Korea, there is little oral health education programs for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and children. The purpose of this study was to access the knowledge and opinions of caries prevention among gravid women. 330 pregnant women(primiparae=181, multiparae=149), aged 23 to 39 years were randomly selected at prenatal health education courses in Seoul, Korea, 2000. Face-to-Face interviews were conducted by a trained interviewer using questionnaires included demographics, attitude toward children's dental cares, knowledge of early childhood caries, knowledge concerning pregnancy and oral health. The obtained results were as follows; (1) Most respondents were very concerned about their children's oral health. (2) 58% of the respondents were unaware of early childhood caries and the proportion was significantly higher among primipara (p<0.05). (3) Only 43% of the respondents believed that improper breast feeding could develop ECC, the proportion was significantly higher among primipara(p<0.05). (4) 82% of the respondents reportedly believed that the fetus takes away calcium from the mother's teeth during pregnancy. (5) 71% of the respondents believed that dental treatment during pregnancy was unsafe. There is a relatively low level of accurate knowledge regarding infant nutritions, maternal need for oral health and dental caries prevention among pregnant women. Oral health education and promotion programs that are science-based are needed for gravid women.

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Content Analysis of Mother's Pregnance.Childbirth & Child Rearing on PC Communication (PC 통신에 나타난 어머니의 임신.출산 및 얻아 양육에 관한 내용분석)

  • 김영주
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.39 no.9
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    • pp.1-14
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study was to explore the ideas about childrearing represented on the cuber space. The method used for this study is the content analysis and the data are articles on the Hitel bulletin board during 1 year. It is found that these articles dealt with problems of practices in the pregnancy-delivery, nurturing, teaching and interfacing between home and social institutions. Especially these articles put great emphasis on nurturing. For example, there are many articles about caring, development, health and hygiene of child. And from 1st to 6th month, there are many articles about nurturing. After 7th month, many articles about teaching and interfacing between home and social institutions are appeared. So from these results we might conclude that many functions of the home are transmitted to society too early.

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Uterine Doughnut by Intrauterine Device-induced Photon Attenuation on Three-Phase Bone Scintigraphy : Artifact (삼상 골신티그래피상 자궁내장치의 광자감쇠현상에 의해 생긴 Uterine Doughnut: 인공물)

  • Sohn, Myung-Hee;Jeong, Hwan-Jeong;Lim, Seok-Tae
    • Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.68-69
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    • 2007
  • A 44-year-old female underwent three-phase bone scintigraphy for an evaluation of right hip joint pain. The blood-flow and blood-pool images show a pelvic blush with a photopenic center (doughnut) prior to bladder filling. On the three hour delayed image, the pelvic uptake disappeared. The scintigraphic findings indicated the possibility of an early pregnancy. However, plain radiography demonstrated an intrauterine device. A uterine doughnut developed as a result of photon attenuation of intrauterine device.

A Case of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pregnant Woman with Panic Disorder - From Early Pregnancy to Delivery

  • Seo, Sang-Il;Song, Sue-Jin;Koo, Byung-Su;Kim, Geun-Woo
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.333-340
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    • 2017
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Korean medicine treatment for pregnant women with panic disorder. Methods: We treated pregnant women with panic disorder with Acupuncture, Herb extract granules, and Korean medicine psychotherapy. PDSS, BAI, and BDI were evaluated every two months. Results: PDSS was reduced from 24 points to 8 points. BAI was reduced from 35 points to 10 points. BDI was reduced from 22 points to 8 points. Mental and body symptoms were also reduced. Both mother and the baby were healthy after delivery. No specificities or adverse effects were reported during the entire treatment. Conclusions: Korean medicine treatment may be effective and safe to control symptoms of pregnant woman with panic disorder.

Effect of electromagnetic field exposure on the reproductive system

  • Gye, Myung-Chan;Park, Chan-Jin
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2012
  • The safety of human exposure to an ever-increasing number and diversity of electromagnetic field (EMF) sources both at work and at home has become a public health issue. To date, many in vivo and in vitro studies have revealed that EMF exposure can alter cellular homeostasis, endocrine function, reproductive function, and fetal development in animal systems. Reproductive parameters reported to be altered by EMF exposure include male germ cell death, the estrous cycle, reproductive endocrine hormones, reproductive organ weights, sperm motility, early embryonic development, and pregnancy success. At the cellular level, an increase in free radicals and $[Ca^{2+}]i$ may mediate the effect of EMFs and lead to cell growth inhibition, protein misfolding, and DNA breaks. The effect of EMF exposure on reproductive function differs according to frequency and wave, strength (energy), and duration of exposure. In the present review, the effects of EMFs on reproductive function are summarized according to the types of EMF, wave type, strength, and duration of exposure at cellular and organism levels.

The Relationship between Marital Quality and Parent-Fetal Attachment by Pregnant Couples (임신기 부부의 부부관계 질과 태아애착의 관계)

  • Chung, Mi-Ra;Kang, Su-Kyoung;Lee, Hye-Jin
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.50 no.4
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    • pp.51-61
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between marital quality and parent-fetal attachment. The sample included 395 pregnant women and 251 spouses who participated in Pregnant Education Programs. We analyzed the data which were collected by means of a questionnaire from September to November, 2011. The results were summarized as follows: The total marital quality level of pregnant couples was above the average and parent- fetal attachment levels were very high. Result indicated a difference in pregnant women and spouses regarding marital quality and parent-fetal attachment. The pregnant woman's marital quality and parent characteristics (planned pregnant, pregnancy period, birth order) had a significant correlation with parent-fetal attachment. The higher effective communication and conflict resolution regarding marital quality were, the higher parent-fetal attachment was.

A Clinical Study on the Postpartum Depression Treated by Gami-Boheo-tang (가미보허탕(加味補虛湯)으로 치료한 산후우울증 1예에 대한 임상보고)

  • Lee, Jin-A;Ban, Hye-Ran;Cho, Seong-Hee
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.223-233
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    • 2005
  • As woman receive many stress during pregnancy and delivery, they happen to contract to psychopathy like a postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a serious problem if they are not treated early enough the unhappy seriousness can be resulted. A 32-yeared-old female patient with postpartum depression was taken to Dongshin University oriental medical hospital on April, 28, 2003. We diagnosed this patient as postpartum depression, which originated from and efficiency of vital energy and blood. We treated this postpartum depression patient with herb medicine(Cami-Boheo-tang),acupuncture, moxibustion, and psychical therapy. After the oriental medical treatments, the patient was improved in all complains of the postpartum disease. After this, further study and approach will be needed about the disease of the postpartum depression.

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Production, Cryopreservation and Transfer of Bovine Embryos Cultured in Serum-Free Medium

  • Hoshi, Hiroyoshi
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Embryo Transfer Conference
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    • 2002.11a
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    • pp.3-7
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    • 2002
  • In vitro embryo culture techniques provide significant contributions not only for a basic research of fertilization and early embryogenesis, but also for a low cost mass production of bovine embryos for transfer, embryo diagnosis, nuclear cloning and the production of transgenic cows. This presentation introduces newly developed serum-free media (IVD101 and IVMD101) that are effective far high yields of transferable embryos of excellent quality from in vitro-matured and fertilized oocytes. Both serum-free media are superior to a conventional serum-containing medium on the increased rates of blastocyst formation, post-thaw embryo viability, and pregnancy after transfer. Furthermore, reduced risks of calf mortality and large calf syndrome are also observed for the serum-free-derived embryos. Serum-derived embryos contain a large number of lipid droplets and immature mitochondria in their cytoplasm that may account for the lower production of transferable embryos and poor embryo quality.

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Effects of Home-Based Intervention Program to Prevent Child Abuse for Parents: A Meta Analysis (부모를 위한 아동학대 예방 가정방문 프로그램 효과 메타분석)

  • Park, Hyun-Jung;Kim, Hyun Kyoung
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.479-493
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: This study was done to conduct a meta-analysis of articles describing randomized controlled trials which showed substantiated effects for home-based child abuse prevention programs for all parents. Methods: The articles regarding child abuse prevention programs for parents were investigated using the systematic review method. A literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane central library, Eric, and RISS on material published. Article searches and quality appraisal through RoB (Risk of Bias) yielded 14 records. Results: The total random effect size was 0.344 (Parents outcome, 0.333; Child outcome, 0.310; Environment, 0.275). The home based intervention for parents was effective for prevention of potential child abuse. Conclusion: This study supports the effectiveness of health care professional directing child abuse prevention programs for all parents whose children are in the early years of life including during the period of pregnancy.