• Journal of Community Nutrition
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2006

Health care is one of the most popular reasons for accessing the Internet. Of concern is the amount of information from disreputable sources available on the Internet. A review of websites offering nutrition consulting services suggests sites are controlled by both registered dietitians and non-dietitian professionals marketing themselves as nutrition consultants. The purpose of this study was to investigate structure and content of websites controlled by registered dietitians and nondietitians professionals marketing themselves as nutritionists or nutrition consultants. Internet search queries of 'dietitian', 'dietitian consultant', and 'nutrition consultant' were completed for website selection. Thirty websites controlled by registered dietitians and 10 websites controlled by nutrition consultants were reviewed using an 18-item website evaluation instrument developed for this study. Five evaluators were recruited from the dietetics program at the University of Kentucky. Overall, websites controlled by registered dietitians ranked higher than websites controlled by nutrition consultants in a majority of categories. Sites controlled by registered dietitians ranked statistically higher for the following categories: 'accuracy of information'(p<.0001), 'inclusion of professional resume of owner or primary manager' (p<.05), and 'explanation of the affiliation to externallinks'(p<.05). A majority of sites controlled by both dietitians and nutrition consultants achieved a poor ranking in regards to provision of a legal disclaimer and inclusion of a privacy policy. Prior studies suggest personal privacy is the most important concern for consumers accessing health information on the Internet. Findings from this project will benefit dietitians to assist in development of reputable nutrition related websites.

• 정보관리학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.103-131
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• 2014

본 연구는 건강정보 웹사이트에서 지각된 상호작용성이 이용자에게 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 이를 위해 먼저 이용자의 개별적 특성이 지각된 상호작용성에 영향을 미치는지 분석하였다. 그 결과 건강염려증은 지각된 상호작용성과 부의 관계를, 헬스리터러시와는 정의 관계를 나타내고 있었다. 한편, 지각된 상호작용성은 웹사이트에 대한 이용자의 태도 및 성과기대에 긍정적인 영향을 미치고 있었지만, 지속적 사용의도에는 영향을 미치고 있지 않았다. 그러나 이용자의 태도와 성과기대는 지속적 사용의도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치면서, 지각된 상호작용성을 매개하고 있었다. 결국 지각된 상호작용성은 긍정적 관계에 있는 다른 변수를 매개로 웹사이트에 대한 지속적 사용의도에 영향을 주고 있었다.

• 한국비블리아학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.217-238
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• 2013

본 연구는 이미지와 텍스트로 구성된 건강정보의 제시 유형이 정보의 인지에 미치는 차이에 대해 분석하였다. 이를 위해 대학생 47명을 대상으로 정보의 제시유형에 따른 정보의 인지 차이를 측정하였다. 또한, 피험자가 주관적으로 느끼는 이미지의 생생함과 질병의 인지도를 변수로 함께 대입하여 정보의 인지도를 측정하였다. 분석결과를 살펴보면 먼저 본문에 이미지가 함께 제시된 건강정보는 텍스트로만 구성된 건강정보보다 정보의 인지가 높은 것으로 나타났으며 이미지가 포함된 건강정보의 유형에서는 그림이 제시된 경우 정보의 인지가 가장 높게 측정되었다. 또한, 이미지의 유형 중 사진은 생생함이 가장 높게 측정되었으나 생생함이 높을수록 정보의 회상률은 낮은 것으로 측정되었다. 질병에 대한 인지도는 건강정보 제시유형별 회상과 재인에 통계적으로 유의미한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 본 연구는 도서관에서 건강정보서비스를 시작하고자 할 때 정보원 구축 및 콘텐츠 설계를 위한 기초자료로 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.29-44
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• 2013

The purpose of this study is to give the users, who wants to know the information about CPR and AED on the Internet, more accurate information which is analyzed and considered with the factors to improve the contents of them. The source of the instrument for this study is from the contents of twenty four websites which is able to join in and searched by the Web Search Engine with four keywords: 'Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation', 'CPR', 'Automated External Defibrillator', and 'AED'. According to the results of the study, frequency questions of more than 50% among 53 questions on whether to suggest were investigated as 22 questions from content analysis results of the websites, and it showed that the highest frequency, which were examined to that chest compressions and respiratory rate; 79.2%. The correctness of the contents of the all websites of the study is as low as 36.00 point full marks at 100 points.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.259-267
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• 2016

Animal testing was used traditionally in the cosmetics industry to confirm product safety, but has begun to be banned; alternative methods to replace animal experiments are either in development, or are being validated, worldwide. Research data related to test substances are critical for developing novel alternative tests. Moreover, safety information on cosmetic materials has neither been collected in a database nor shared among researchers. Therefore, it is imperative to build and share a database of safety information on toxicological mechanisms and pathways collected through in vivo, in vitro, and in silico methods. We developed the CAMSEC database (named after the research team; the Consortium of Alternative Methods for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics) to fulfill this purpose. On the same website, our aim is to provide updates on current alternative research methods in Korea. The database will not be used directly to conduct safety evaluations, but researchers or regulatory individuals can use it to facilitate their work in formulating safety evaluations for cosmetic materials. We hope this database will help establish new alternative research methods to conduct efficient safety evaluations of cosmetic materials.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.342-346
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• 2018

Background: Green tea extracts are approved as nonprescription drug and available as health functional foods, health foods, and beverages. Clinical information on the products is lacking. Methods: Information about the products on green tea nonprescription drugs was obtained from the website of the Korea Pharmaceutical Information Center. The Naver, i.e., a top ranking online search portal, was used for compiling the list of the health functional food products using key words of 'green tea catechin' on August 23, 2018. The recommended daily dosages of catechins were calculated as 30% of the total dried mass of green tea and about 50% of the catechins were considered as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Results: A total of two types of nonprescription drugs containing green tea powder or extracts, nine health functional food products, and three types of health foods were found. The regulatory requirements of the EGCG exceeding 800 mg were reported to be associated with adverse effects of elevated liver enzyme. If consumers take several green tea products concurrently, such as nonprescription drugs with health functional foods or health foods, it could exceed the recommended amount of EGCG. Conclusion: The concurrent use of green tea products as nonprescription drugs, health functional foods, and healthy foods may lead to an increased exposure to EGCG. Pharmacists should be aware the availability of various types of green tea products and the potential risk of liver toxicity due to excessive consumption of EGCG.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.39-46
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• 2003

Objectives : To investigate the availability and demand for overall cancer-related information, and to establish a basic plan for the construction of a cancer database and information system based on the research results from Korea. Methods : Postal and telephone surveys were carried out, between August 2001 and November 2001, of 323 affiliated faculty professors from medical universities and colleges in Korea. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistical methods, with regard to the present status and demand for health and cancer-related information. Results : Most (over 80%) subjects studied utilized the health-related information provided on Internet website from foreign countries, such as Medline, but similar comprehensive information system lacked in Korea. The construction of a cancer-related database of domestic research results was revealed to be in a great demand. Information on registration and statistics (52.8%), study results (48.5%) and study resources (37.4%) were the major ingredients required in the database. In constructing a database of the cancer-related research results, a full-text service, continuous updating of data, and the development of standardized user-friendly searching tool were regarded as the necessary components. The formulation of an information sharing system, regarding cancer-related clinical trials, was investigated as being quite feasible. Conclusion : This study demonstrated the great importance of cancer information systems, and much demand for an available cancer-related database based on Korean research results.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.258-265
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• 2020

Purpose: This study examined the legal basis related to a physical therapist's home-based rehabilitation. Methods: The policy data were referenced to the comprehensive plan for national health promotion and the guidebook Community Health Promotion Project issued by the Korea Health Promotion Institute and other institutes. The legal data were referenced to the Bill information system on the National Assembly website. Results: The physical therapist's home-based rehabilitation did not have a legal basis in the community-based rehabilitation project (CBR) of the HP 2020 project. On the other hand, according to the Home health care part of the community health promotion project that began in 2013, physical therapists were allowed to play a role from 2020 under Article 16-2 (Public Officials in Exclusive Charge of Visiting Health Management) of the REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. Conclusion: Policies and laws are being developed in the field of healthcare, but the necessary policies and laws in the field of rehabilitation are still insufficient. A bill to rehabilitate in a variety of fields and spaces by modifying the scope of work of physical therapists will be needed.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.871-880
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• 2011

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine the self-rated oral health concern of adults over the age of 20 and from all over the country and their subjective oral health symptoms in a bid to provide some information on oral health policy setting for adults. Methods : The subjects in this study were 3,558 adults who voluntarily participated in a survey conducted by this researcher at the website of a company. After their answer sheets were analyzed, the following findings were given: Results : 1. 81 percent replied that they were very concerned about oral health. As to the relationship between their general characteristics and oral health concern, there were statistically significant differences in that regard according to their gender, age, purpose of seeing a dentist and occupation. 2. As for the relationship of their general characteristics to subjective awareness of oral health symptoms, there were statistically significant gaps in that aspect according to their gender, age, purpose of seeing a dentist, occupation and state of smoking. 3. In regard to the relationship between oral health concern and subjective awareness of oral health symptoms, those who were more concerned about oral health felt less subjective oral symptoms, but the difference between them and the others was not significant. The respondents who felt more symptoms of dental caries felt more symptoms of periodontal diseases as well. Conclusions : The above-mentioned findings indicate that in order to help adults promote or maintain their oral health, their concern for oral health should be stimulated by providing them with a lot of diverse information, and it seems that the development of programs that can eliminate their subjective oral symptoms of dental caries and peridontal diseases, the primary causes of tooth dysfunction, is required.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제64권12호
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• pp.632-641
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• 2021

Background: Over the past few decades, various goals have been defined to reduce the mortality of children caused by acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs) worldwide. However, few spatial studies to date have reported on ALRI deaths. Purpose: We aimed to assess the spatial modeling of mortality from ALRI in children under 5 years of age during 2000-2017 using a global data. Methods: The data on the mortality of children under 5 years old caused by ALRI were initially obtained from the official website of the World Health Organization. The income status of their home countries was also gathered from the Country Income Groups (World Bank Classification) website and divided into 5 categories. After that, in the ArcGIS 10.6 environment, a database was created and the statistical tests and related maps were extracted. The Global Moran's I statistic, Getis-Ord Gi statistic, and geographically weighted regression were used for the analyses. In this study, higher z scores indicated the hot spots, while lower z scores indicated the cold spots. Results: In 2000-2017, child mortality showed a downward trend from 17.6 per 100,000 children to 8.1 and had a clustered pattern. Hot spots were concentrated in Asia in 2000 but shifted toward African countries by 2017. A cold spot that formed in Europe in 2007 showed an ascending trend by 2017. Based on the results of geographically weighted regression test, the regions identified as the hot spots of mortality from ALRI in children under 5 years old were among the middle-income countries (R²=0.01, adjusted R²=8.77). Conclusion: While the total number of child deaths in 2000-2017 has decreased, the number of hot spots has increased among countries. This study also concluded that, during the study period, Central and Western Africa countries became the main new hot spots of deaths from ALRI.