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Association between diet pattern and dental caries among preschool children (미취학 아동들의 식이섭취행태와 유치우식증과의 관련성)

  • Bin, Sung-Oh;Lee, Jeong-Hee;Jeong, Seong-Hwa;Kim, Hye-Young
    • The Journal of Korean Society for School & Community Health Education
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.89-99
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    • 2011
  • Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess an association between nutrient intake and prevalence risk of deciduous dental caries among preschool children. Methods: A total of 922 children aged 3 to 5 years was selected from the database of Fourth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(KNHAINS). Data were included socio-demographic characteristics, oral health related behaviour, nutrient intake(carbohydrate, protein, fat, calcium, phosphate, iron, sodium and potassium), and oral health status(dft index). To assess the crude and adjusted associations, logistic regression analysis were applied considering a complex sampling design. Results: Children who were more consumed protein, calcium, phosphate, iron and sodium had slightly lower prevalence risk of deciduous dental caries after adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics and oral health related behaviour. Moreover, prevalence risk of the highest intake of phosphate and sodium(3rd tertiles) was significant lower than that of the lowest intake(1st tertiles). Conclusion: The nutrient intake was slightly associated with the prevalence risk of deciduous dental caries.

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Diagnosis of Health Problems in School-aged Children Through the Analysis of Daily Health Records (양호일지 분석에 의한 초등학생 건강문제 규명)

  • Mun, Young-Hee;Im, Mee-Young
    • Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.746-754
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    • 2001
  • In order to analyze the health problems of school-aged children. daily health records from a convenient sample of two primary schools were analyzed. Diseases were classified into 21 categories according to the KCD (Korea Standard Classification of Diseases). The mean number of visits to health care rooms during school per student was 1.98 during 212 school days from Mar. 2000 to Feb. in 2001 and the mean number of daily visits was 11.66. Male students and 3rd graders visited health care rooms more frequently than female students and other graders. The total spell base incidence rate was 1976.8 per 1.000 students in a year: the incidence rate from injuries was 960.0: 542.4 were for digestive diseases: and 415.2. for respiratory diseases, 97% of all diseases were injuries, digestive diseases and respiratory diseases. The most frequent diseases for male students resulted from trauma, and those for female students. from digestive and respiratory symptoms. The services that nursing teachers implemented were wound treatment (48.8%), medication (44.6%), and so on. Therefore, the findings of this research can serve as the basis for developing school health service program and health education program.

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The Evaluation on the Pollution Level of Playgrounds for Children in Seoul Metropolitan (서울시내 어린이 놀이터 토양오염도 평가)

  • Lee, Jun-Bok;Kim, Gyeo-Bung;Jung, Kweon;Kim, Min-Young
    • Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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    • v.32 no.4 s.91
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    • pp.249-253
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    • 2006
  • This survey study was performed to evaluate the pollution level of playgrounds for children at 49 different sampling sites in Seoul metropolitan. Results were as follows. 1. Soil pH ranged from 6.0 to 9.2. 2. Average concentrations of heavy metals were 0.101 mg/kg of Cd, 4.470 mg/kg of Cu, 0.10 mg/kg of As, 5.35 mg/kg of Pb, 0.017 mg/kg of $Cr^{6+}$ 0.0051 mg/kg of Hg, which were lower than Korean soil precaution level. 3. The SPCs of all areas were below 100, which is 1st grade. In conclusion, the pollution level of playgrounds for children was safe.

Effects of Mother's Oral Health Care Behaviors on Dental Caries in Primary School Children (어머니의 구강보건관리행태가 초등학교 아동의 치아우식에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Young-Nam;Song, Yun-Sin;Kim, Yoon-Shin
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.145-156
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : By analyzing the affects of the mother's oral care to the caries experiences of the elementary school children, To looking for the way to prevent dental caries in the primary school, to provide baseline data to perform the associated oral health education. Methods : Between the 3,676 children's dental check-up data and the 2,934 survey of parents from 9 elementary schools in the the Gyeonggi Province, the exactly matching data of 2,358 pairs, children versus mothers, were analyzed during the period, 2009 May 4 to July 20, By using the PASW 18(SPSS-PC 18), Frequency analysis of the collected data, and cross-analysis, ANOVA, Bonferroni post-analysis was performed. Results : The findings of the study were as follows. 1. In children, the ratio(DMF rate)of the dental caries experience in permanent teeth, appeared higher for men than women. Divided by grade level, the ratio of caries experience in the permanent teeth(DMF rate) generally appear higher in older than young. Thus between the child's gender and grade level by the ratio of caries experience in the permanent teeth(DMF rate) showed the statistically significant differences (p<0.05). 2. Between the socioeconomic characteristics of mothers and the children's level of dental caries experiences, not showed the statistically significant difference.(p>0.05). 3. The significant difference showed between the dental caries levels of the children and the mother's oral health care behavior - a toothbrush replacement period, mother's broken teeth, mothers guidances of the brushing after snacks for children(p<0.05). Conclusions : The mother's oral health attitudes and behaviors can affect to their children's oral care habits. Therefore The mother themselves should have the right proper habit of oral health care, so that in oral health care mothers should be the model for their children. Institutionally more systematic and detailed oral health educational program in conjunction with the family is needed.

A Study on the Oral Health Literacy and Related Factors of Mother's in Some Areas

  • Kim, Mi-Jeong;Lim, Cha-Young;Son, Ju-Lee
    • Journal of dental hygiene science
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.52-62
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    • 2021
  • Background: This study aims to provide basic data for development of the level-based oral health care program depending on the mother's oral health literacy by finding out how mother's oral health literacy can effect on the preschool children's oral health and behavior. Methods: The survey was conducted on 192 mothers who have preschool children and the data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, multiple regression analysis to identify differences in verbal and functional oral health literacy. Results: The study showed statistical significance (p<0.05) in educational level depending on differences in verbal and functional oral health literacy by sociodemographic factor. In differences in verbal and functional literacy depending on experience of education for oral health behavior and oral health, statistical significance (p<0.05) was showed highly on verbal and functional literacy in the case that subjects have an experience of education for oral health and their children have not been experienced of oral illness. And when it comes to the case that subjects have experience of education for oral health within one to two years, statistical significance was showed highly on verbal literacy. It showed that verbal and functional oral health literacy effects to oral health care behavior of children judging from results that the higher level of mother's verbal oral health literacy, the higher score of children's oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop the systematic program which is appropriate for characteristics of each oral period in childhood depending on level of primary caregiver's oral health literacy, and systematic education should be preceded to enhance the literacy of the caregiver. It is considered necessary to improve the oral health care of children by developing a manual for oral health care education to enhance primary caregiver's oral health literacy.

Barriers and Solutions of Immunization Programs for Children among Vulnerable Classes in Community Health Centers (취약계층 아동을 위한 보건소 예방접종사업의 장애요인과 해결방안)

  • Han, Young-Ran;Park, Hye-Sook
    • Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.113-128
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: To explore the barriers and solutions of immunization programs for children among vulnerable classes in the position of service providers in Community health centers. Method: Data were collected through focus group interviews with 3 groups (17 providers), and were analyzed according to the analytic method of Morgan (1998) and Krueger (1998). Results: The following five categories were identified: difficulties in obtaining a list of children among vulnerable classes, difficulties in first contact with them, difficulties in up-to-date immunization, various difficulties according to the types of vulnerable family and suggestions of solution. These results indicated that there are many difficulties in providing expanded immunization service for children among vulnerable classes in terms of manpower, cooperation of departments in public health centers and linkages between health and welfare. Finally, the characteristics of the types of vulnerable family need to be elucidated. Conclusion: To increase immunization rates among children of vulnerable classes, policies need to be prepared at the public health organization itself and the linkages between health and welfare and need for hiring additional personnel.

Perceptions in Mothers of Problem Behaviors of Children with Developmental Disabilities (발달장애 아동 어머니가 지각하는 자녀의 문제행동)

  • Kim, Hye-Young;Lee, Ja-Hyung
    • Korean Parent-Child Health Journal
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.161-169
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    • 2006
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the problem behaviors of children with developmental disabilities and to verify the difference of problem behaviors on the family characteristics. Method: The participants were 61 couples who were 3-9 years-old children with developmental disabilities and their mothers. And the data was collected from July to Oct. 2004. To measure the perception of problem behaviors, Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) were used that modified by Song(1992) and Kim(2006). Result: 'Gets angry when doesn't get his or her own way', 'Is easily distracted' were frequent with children with developmental disabilities. As a result of analysing problem behaviors(intensity and number) on the family characteristics, education level of mother was significant statistically. Conclusion: The results of the present study suggest that developing health programs for children with developmental disabilities and their mothers are need which can be applied for various nursing fields like hospital, community health center and so on.

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The Relationships among Economic Status, Health Status and Health Promotion Behavior in School-age Children (일 지역 초등학생이 지각한 경제상태와 건강상태 및 건강증진 행위와의 관계)

  • Cho Chung-Min;Chon Mi-Young;Kim Myoung-Hee
    • Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.95-103
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    • 2006
  • Purpose: To identify the relationship among economic status, health status and health promotion behavior in school-aged children. Methods: Data was collected from 308 fifth-grade children in Seoul. The instruments used were the self-reported questionnaires on economic status by McLoyd, health status by Shin, and health promotion behavior by Ki. Data was analyzed by SPSS WIN 12.0 program, using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: Economic status and health status were negatively correlated (r=-.30), as were economic status and health promotion behavior (r=-.26). The relationship between Health status and health promotion behavior were positively correlated (r=.20). Health promotion behavior was significantly related with sex. father's education, mother's education and school record. Conclusions: These results suggested that health status and health promotion behavior in school-age children are affected by economic status.

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The Eating Behavior and Food Preference of Preschool Children in Sungnam Day Care Facilities (성남지역 보육시설 유아의 식생활 행동 및 음식기호도)

  • Lee, Jeong-Yun;Cho, Dong-Sook
    • The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.482-495
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the eating behavior and food preference of preschool children in day care facilities. Subjects of this study were 192 young children who lived in Sungnam city, Gyeonggi-Do. The results are summarized as follows: The parents reported that 34% of the children ate 'unbalanced diet'. And 16% of the children ate small portions of food. The parents picked up several reasons for their children's 'unbalanced diet' such as 'dislike of the tastes(29.2%), 'texture in the mouth(28.6%)', 'smell of food(18.2%)' Fifty-six percent of parents took 'to change the cooking methods' as the best way to make their children have good eating habits in their home. The highest score of preference among the children was noodles with bean sauce and kimbab for staple food, stews seaweed soup for soups and stews, bulgogi and fried chicken for side dish. The young children's preference score fur side dish made with meats were higher than made with vegetables. This study made a suggestion to parents of children ages 4 to 6 and to teachers in preschool that they prepare for foods made with vegetables.