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교통사고 환자의 피부저항변이도에 관한 Pilot Study - Factor AA 중심으로 - (A Pilot Study on Skin Resistance Variability (SRV) of Traffic Accident Patients - Focus on Factor AA -)

  • 허성규;차윤엽
    • 한방재활의학과학회지
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    • 제18권2호
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    • pp.119-130
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    • 2008
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to compare mean values of Factor AA on Skin Resistance Variability(SRV) of traffic accident patient group with those of non-traffic accident patient group(control group) by using 7-Zone-Diagnostic System. Methods : Two groups were selected from those who took the CP-6000A test in College of Oriental Medical Hospital of Sang-Ji University from March 2007 to November 2007. Two groups were control group(n=61) and traffic accident patient group(n=62). Mean values of Factor AA on Skin Resistance Variability(SRV) of two groups were compared. Results and Conclusions : The results suggest that traffic accident patient group and non-traffic accident patient group had problems in circulation but non-traffic accident patient group had more problems than traffic accident patient group, and that after oriental medical therapy, non-traffic accident patient group was more improved than traffic accident patient group. So, further studies will be needed.

우즈베키스탄 유학생들의 의복 구매행동에 관한 연구(II) -패션 라이프스타일을 중심으로- (A Study on Clothing Purchasing Behavior of the Uzbekistan Students Staying in Korea(II): Focus on the Fashion Lifestyle)

  • 이옥희
    • 패션비즈니스
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    • 제23권5호
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    • pp.67-80
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    • 2019
  • This study analyzed the factors determining fashion lifestyle of Uzbek students in Korea and their clothing purchasing behavior and attitudes towards Hallyu, the Korean image, satisfaction, preferences and purchasing intentions for Korean fashion according to fashion lifestyle. The data collected from 260 Uzbekistan students in Korea were subjected to factor analysis, cluster analysis, ANOVA, Duncan test, and ${\chi}^2$-test using SPSS 25.0. The results were as follows: 1) Fashion lifestyle was analyzed based on brand orientation, tradition, fashion, and personality. The fashion lifestyle group was classified as follows: brand, fashion/personality, traditional, and fashion passive. 2) The evaluation criteria for fashion products, information sources, and store selection criteria were varied among the four groups of fashion lifestyle. 3) The attitude toward Hallyu and Korean image, the satisfaction, preference, and purchasing intention of KFP varied significantly between the fashion lifestyle groups. 4) The demographics of fashion lifestyle groups showed significant differences in sex and residential status. These results can be used as a basis for fashion companies targeting markets for Uzbek people in their 20s.

가출 경험이 있는 청소년과 가출 생각이 있는 청소년들에서의 가출 실행 위험 요인 연구 (A Study on Risk Factors for Runaway Behavior in Adolescents with Runaway Experience and Adolescents with Runaway Contemplation)

  • 박현주
    • 한국학교보건학회지
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    • 제36권2호
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    • pp.52-61
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: The purpose of the study was to compare the characteristics between adolescents who have run away from home before and who have contemplated running away from home before, and to find risk factors that predict runaway behavior among them. Methods: The data of 「the survey on adolescents' right to adequate housing and the way to ensure their housing with the focus on social exclusion」 by the National Youth Policy Institute (2020) were analyzed. A total of 494 adolescents were included in the study. Descriptive statistics, x2 test, t-test, and simple and multiple logistic regressions were carried out using SAS 9.2. Results: Gender, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and school level were significantly different between the two groups. From the multivariate analysis, the adjusted odds ratio for runaway behavior was significantly higher in male students (AOR: 2.14, p<.001), lower in the middle economic class than in the high economic class (AOR: 0.64, p=.051), lower in the 4th quartile group of self-esteem (AOR: 0.52, p=.041), and higher in high school students (AOR: 1.55, p=.050). Conclusion: Considering that male students, students from wealthier families, students with low self-esteem, and high school students are high-risk groups for runaway behavior, among adolescents who have contemplated running away before, interventions targeting these groups are needed.

인진삼물탕(茵蔯三物湯) 약침처리(藥針處理)가 백서(白鼠)의 간손상(肝損傷) 회부(回復)에 미치는 영향(影響) (Effects of Herbal-Acupuncture with Inzinsammultang on the Recovery of Liver Injury in Rats)

  • 최성훈;박희수
    • 대한약침학회지
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    • 제2권1호
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    • pp.111-133
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    • 1999
  • These studies were carried out to investigate the effect of Herbal-acupuncture with Inzinsammultang extract on the recovery from liver injury of rats. The liver injury of rats induced with 0.3ml/ea carbon tetrachloride. The Herbal-acupunture with Inzinsam multang extract solution inserted into corresponding focus of Kansu(BL18) in rats. In this study, SD-Rats(Sprague-Dawley) were divided into 4 groups ; Normal group (None treated group), Control-group(The group not treated after $CCI_4$-intoxication), Treated group; Example I-group(Saline-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication) and Example II-group(Inzinsammultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication). Through histological observation, Example II-group sho-ws that liver injury is weaker than Control group.(p<0.05) Biochemical assays for each serum enzyme activities of AST, ALT and LDH, levels of albumin, ${\gamma}$-GT, TG, total cholesterol were performed. The results were summarized as follows 1. AST(Aspartate aminotransferase) activity in serum significantly decreased in the Inzinsammultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication. Inzinsammultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication showed significantly higher AST activities, compared with the Saline-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication.(p<0.05) 2. ALT(Alanine aminotransferase) activity in serum significantly decreased in the Inzinsammultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication. The Inzinsammultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication showed significantly higher AST activities, compared with the Saline-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication(p<0.05) 3. Level of Albumin in serum significantly increased in the Inzinsarnmultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication. 4. LDH(Lactate dehydrogenase) activities in serum significantly decreased in the Inzinsammultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication.(p<0.05) 5. ${\gamma}$-GT(Glutamyl transferase) in serum significantly decreased in the Inzinsammultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication(p<0.05) 6. As for the TG(Triglyceride) levels in serum, Inzinsammultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication is no significant differences compared with the Saline-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication.(p<0.05) 7. Total cholesterol in serum significantly increased in the Inzinsarnmultang-injected groups after $CCl_4$-intoxication.(p<0.05) Those results indicate that the Inzinsammultang Herbal-acupuncture have significant effects on the liver injury induced by $CCl_4$. So it is expected that the Inzinsammultang Herbal-acupuncture can be used to cure inflammations and recover the functions of damaged liver cells.

지역사회 중년 및 고령여성의 건강문제와 대처경험: 포커스 그룹 인터뷰를 중심으로 (A Study on Experiences of Health Problems and Coping in Middle-aged and Elderly Women in the Community: Focusing on Focus Group Interview Approach)

  • 정여원;강경림;이병주
    • 지역사회간호학회지
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    • 제31권2호
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    • pp.119-129
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: The aim of this qualitative study is to explore the health problems and coping experiences of middle-aged and elderly women in the community. Methods: A total of five focus group interviews were conducted with three groups of middle-aged and two groups of elderly women. All interviews were recorded and transcribed. Data were analyzed using the content analysis method. Results: Health problems were categorized as confusion caused by problems that are difficult to handle alone in the middle-aged group and suffering originated by confronting changes in roles and environment in the elderly group. The health problems included stress, suffering, anxiety and social withdrawal as subcategories for the middle-aged women, and the stress, sense of loss, fear, and limited social activities caused by their life events for the elderly women. Meanwhile, the contents of categories about coping were revealed as the beginning of care for the body and mind for healthy life in the middle-aged group and active practice with insight into a healthy lifestyle in the elderly group. While the middle-aged women focused on themselves, attempted changes and started to take care of themselves, the elderly women interacted with the outside world, hardened their mind, made efforts for a dignified death, and managed health by their own methods. Conclusion: There were differences in the experiences of middle-aged and elderly women in accepting their health problems and coping. Nursing interventions reflecting these findings can help to manage and promote the health of middle-aged and elderly women based on an integrated perspective.

한국 여성 유방암 생존자의 건강신념과 건강행위에 대한 질적 연구 (A Qualitative Study of Health Beliefs and Health Behaviors among Korean Breast Cancer Survivors)

  • 임정원;윤현숙;백옥미;조진희;박선형;이송월
    • 한국사회복지학
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    • 제63권4호
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    • pp.155-181
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    • 2011
  • 본 연구는 질적 연구 방법 중의 하나인 초점 집단 접근을 통해 우리나라 유방암 생존자의 1) 질병경험, 2) 건강신념(원인적 사고), 및 3) 건강행위 (진단 후 건강 행동 변화) 등을 조사함으로써, 유방암 생존자의 질병경험 및 건강신념이 어떻게 건강행위와 관련이 있는지를 파악하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 서울 및 경기에 거주하는 16명의 유방암 생존자를 대상으로 3개의 초점 집단이 수행되었으며, 각 집단에는 약 5명에서 6명 정도의 구성원이 참석하였다. 본 연구는 유방암 생존자들의 질병경험, 건강신념, 그리고 건강행위에 대한 다양한 신체 및 행동적, 심리적, 그리고 사회적 문제 등과 관련된 주제를 도출하였다. 본 연구를 통한 우리나라 유방암 생존자들의 건강신념 및 건강행위에 대한 이해는 건강신념에 근거한 건강행위 증진을 위한 사회복지실천 개입 방안을 모색하는데 중요한 토대가 될 것으로 보인다.

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Motivating Underserved Vietnamese Americans to Obtain Colorectal Cancer Screening: Evaluation of a Culturally Tailored DVD Intervention

  • Lee, Hee Yun;Tran, Marie;Jin, Seok Won;Bliss, Robin;Yeazel, Mark
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제15권4호
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    • pp.1791-1796
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    • 2014
  • Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer death among Vietnamese Americans, yet screening remains underutilized. We investigated the effectiveness of a culturally tailored DVD intervention in promoting CRC screening among unscreened Vietnamese Americans age 50 and over. Materials and Methods: Using a community-based participatory research approach, we conducted a trial comparing twenty-eight subjects who received a mailed DVD in Vietnamese, with twenty-eight subjects who received a mailed brochure in Vietnamese. Subjects completed telephone surveys at baseline, One-month, and one-year. The primary outcome was receipt of screening. Secondary measures were participants' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about CRC screening. Two focus groups explored the intervention's acceptability and effectiveness. Results: At one year, CRC screening rates of 57.1% and 42.9% were observed in experimental and control group respectively (p=0.42), Subjects in both groups showed increased knowledge about CRC after one month. Focus group findings revealed that the DVD was an effective method of communicating information and would help promote screening. Conclusions: The findings suggest that culturally tailored, linguistically appropriate content is more important than the type of media used. This relatively low intensity, low cost intervention utilizing a DVD can be another useful method for outreach to the often hard-to-reach unscreened population.

일개 여자중학교의 흡연예방을 위한 참여형 GIS(Geographic Information System) 기반 커뮤니티 맵핑 활동의 효과 (The effect of Community Mapping based on Volunteered Geographic Information System on Smoking Prevention among Female Middle School Students)

  • 손현미;정미영;홍윤경
    • 한국학교보건학회지
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    • 제29권3호
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    • pp.286-298
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the effects of community mapping based on volunteered Geographic Information System on smoking prevention among female middle school students. Methods: This study used a triangulation method which integrated quantitative data from a "pre-post" study on a nonequivalent control group and qualitative data from focus group interviews. Data was collected from 4 August 2015 to 10 January 2016. The experimental group (n=24) participated in community mapping along with education on smoking prevention and the control group (n=28) participated only in routine education. Both groups were measured on their knowledge and attitude related to smoking prevention through self-report questionnaires. The quantitative data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, $x^2$ analysis, and t-test using SPSS 23.0. The qualitative data was collected through focus group interviews to investigate the social-environmental effect of smoking prevention. Results: Knowledge related to smoking prevention was significantly higher (t=2.591, p=.013) in the experimental group than the control group. But attitude related to smoking prevention did not show significant differences between the two groups. When asked about their experiences of the community mapping program, it turned out to be a process where they could learn practical knowledge related to smoking prevention and experience their individual practices manifested as collective intelligence while working together with community members. The study found that community mapping had an effect on smoking prevention from a social and environmental aspect. Conclusion: To be more effective, school education on smoking prevention should be provided in connection with the community. It is also desirable to provide an opportunity where adolescents can experience discovering and solving practical problems along with their own community.

여성건강간호학회지에 게재된 질적 연구 보고 분석 (Analysis on Reports of Qualitative Researches Published in Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing)

  • 이은주;송주은;김명희;김수;전은미;안숙희;오현이;천숙희
    • 여성건강간호학회지
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    • 제18권4호
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    • pp.321-332
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: This research was aimed to analyze the reports of qualitative researches published in Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing (KJWHN). Methods: Twenty qualitative researches using in-depth interviews or focus groups published in KJWHN during from 2002 to 2011 were selected for analysis. Selected reports were analyzed by consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ), which were a reporting guideline for qualitative researches, and consisted of thirty two items and three domains, i.e., (1) research team and reflexivity, (2) study design, and (3) data analysis and reporting. Results: Personal characteristics related to credentials, gender and interviewer's bias or assumption were less reported than other items in the 1st domain. In the 2nd domain, descriptions such as a presence of non-participants, pilot test for interview guide development, and transcript return to participants were less reported than other items. In the 3rd domain, items related to number of data coder, participants checking of the finding, and clarity of minor themes were less reported than other items. Conclusion: It could be concluded that COREQ is a useful guideline for reporting of qualitative studies. From these results, we suggest that full items of COREQ should be considered and described when researchers report qualitative research.

Changes in the Laboratory Data for Cancer Patients Treated with Korean-medicine-based Inpatient Care

  • Yoon, Jeungwon;Cho, Chong-Kwan;Shin, Ji-Eun;Yoo, Hwa-Seung
    • 대한약침학회지
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    • 제17권1호
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    • pp.20-26
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    • 2014
  • Objectives: The study aimed to determine changes in laboratory data for cancer patients receiving Korean medicine (KM) care, with a focus on patients' functional status, cancer-coagulation factors and cancer immunity. Methods: We conducted an observational study of various cancer patients in all stages admitted to the East-West Cancer Center (EWCC), Dunsan Korean Hospital of Daejeon University, from Mar. 2011 to Aug. 2011. All patients were under the center's multi-modality Korean-medicine-based inpatient cancer care program. The hospitalization stay at EWCC ranged from 9 to 34 days. A total of 80 patients were followed in their routine hematologic laboratory screenings performed before and after hospitalization. Patients were divided into three groups depending on the status of their treatment: prevention of recurrence and metastasis group, KM treatment only group, and combination of conventional and KM treatment group. The lab reports included natural killer cell count (CD16 + CD56), fibrinogen, white blood cell (WBC), lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophil, red blood cell (RBC), hemoglobin, platelet, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status. Results: With a Focus on patients' functional status, cancer-coagulation factors and cancer immunity, emphasis was placed on the NK cell count, fibrinogen count, and ECOG scores. Data generally revealed decreased fibrinogen count, fluctuating NK cell count and decreased ECOG, meaning improved performance status in all groups. The KM treatment only group showed the largest decrease in mean fibrinogen count and the largest increase in mean NK cell count. However, the group's ECOG score showed the smallest decrease, which may be due to the concentration of late-cancer-stage patients in that particular group. Conclusions: Multi-modality KM inpatient care may have positive effect on lowering the cancer coagulation factor fibrinogen, but its correlation with the change in the NK cell count is not clear.