• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.47-58
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• 2021

Purpose : This study aimed to investigate the association between asthma and oral health and factors influencing asthma in adults. We also investigated whether asthma is related to mental health and physiological factors of blood. Methods : Data from 12,639 adults was taken from the 7th period (2016~2018) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and analyzed using with SPSS 22.0 statistical program. Statistical analysis of data included frequency analysis, cross-analysis, and logistic regression analysis. For continuous data, an independent sample t-test was performed. The statistical significance level was defined as 0.05. Results : The probability of asthma occurrence was statistically different within general characteristics (gender, age, school grade, income, and drinking). By independent variables in a logistic regression analysis, the asthma diagnosis group had more people with speech discomfort (OR=1.37), chewing discomfort (OR=1.29), and oral pain (OR=.73). We found that people with asthma had a more unfavorable perception of their health (OR=1.73), suffered more depression (OR=.45), stress (OR=.66), and limited activity (OR=2.38). Moreover, the white blood cell count (OR=1.10) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein test (OR=1.06) also showed higher values than the control group. Conclusion : Our study showed that oral health and mental health were associated with the asthma, and influencing factors were oral health and behavior and mental health-related characteristics. Therefore, it is necessary to understand asthma-related risk factors for oral health and recognize the importance of systematic oral care education and regular dental visits for patients receiving asthma treatment. Thus, this study provides valuable insights on appropriate oral health management and prevention of asthma in patients.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.51-59
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• 2023

Purpose: We evaluated the status of patients enrolled in South Korea's pediatric palliative care pilot project based on the experience of a single center. This study examined factors related to end-of-life services and differences in medical costs. Methods: The medical records of 120 patients referred by a pediatric palliative care team were analyzed retrospectively. Data from July 1 to February 28, 2022 were collected and analyzed using the chi-square test and the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Volunteer programs and psychological support (100%), family support and education (99.2%), and financial support through institutional linkage (62.5%) were provided to the participants. In the deceased group, there were no significant differences in general characteristics, which included age, gender, primary disease, religion, duration of hospitalization in an intensive care unit (ICU) and non-intensive care unit (non-ICU). However, the ICU group had fewer opportunities to access individual pain and physical symptom management than the non-ICU group and there were limitations in linking with external resources. Medical expenses were significantly different for the ICU group, with a 3-times higher average cost than the non-ICU group. Conclusion: Although an individualized approach is needed for each patient in pediatric palliative care, psychosocial care is essential. In addition, if early intervention for end-of-life pediatric patients is available from a palliative care team, the cost burden of medical care for patients and their families should be minimal.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.154-163
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• 2023

Objectives: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or lupus patients usually experience various physical and psychological challenges. Since the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, these challenges have become even harsher. Using the participatory action research approach, this study evaluated how an e-wellness program (eWP) impacted SLE-related knowledge and health behaviors, mental health, and quality of life among lupus patients in Thailand. Methods: A 1-group, pretest-posttest design study was conducted among a purposive sample of lupus patients who were members of Thai SLE Foundation. The 2 main intervention components were: (1) online social support, and (2) lifestyle and stress management workshops. Sixty-eight participants completed all the study requirements, including the Physical and Psychosocial Health Assessment questionnaire. Results: After being in the eWP for 3 months, participants' mean score for SLE-related knowledge increased significantly (t=5.3, p<0.001). The increase in sleep hours was statistically significant (Z=-3.1, p<0.01), with the percentage of participants who slept less than 7 hours decreasing from 52.9% to 29.0%. The percentage of participants reporting sun exposure decreased from 17.7% to 8.8%. The participants also reported significantly lower stress (t(66)=-4.4, p<0.001) and anxiety (t(67)=-2.9, p=0.005). The post-eWP quality of life scores for the pain, planning, intimate relationship, burden to others, emotional health, and fatigue domains also improved significantly (p<0.05). Conclusions: The overall outcomes showed promising results of improved self-care knowledge, health behaviors, mental health status, and quality of life. It is recommended that the SLE Foundation continues to use the eWP model to help the lupus patient community.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.551-559
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• 2006

상선승무원들의 승선근무로 인한 질병 발생 실태를 조사하여 승선근무로 인해 발생되는 질병예방 및 건강증진을 위한 기초 자료를 제공하기 위한 목적으로 1049명의 상선승무원들을 대상으로 설문 및 면접을 통해 조사 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 최근 12개월 동안 승선 중 당직근무에 지장을 받을 정도의 질병을 경험한 선원은 69.0%였으며, 질병경험분포에 유의성을 나타낸 변수는 연령(p<0.05), 소득수준(p<0.01), 승선경력(p<0.01), 직급(p<0.01), 건강인식도(p<0.01), 건강염려도(p<0.01), 피로도(p<0.01), 직업만족도(p<0.05), 휴식시간(p<0.05) 등이었으며, 질병경험은 치주질환 7.3%>무좀 6.6%>위궤양 6.4%>외상 5.3% 순이었다. 질병군별 질병발생은 근골격계질환이 17.8%로 가장 많았고 구강계질환 13.6%> 피부계질환 12.4%> 소화계질환 12.1% 순이었으며, 발생 질병의 불편기간은 31일 이상이 35.7%, 입원기간과 치료기간은 각각 7일 이하가 50.2%, 42.8%였고 의료시설 이용은 의원급이 27.9%로 가장 높게 조사되었다.

• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.305-319
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• 1999

The objective of this study were to evaluate the relation between post-examination management states of dental caries in elementary school students and a mother's dental health beliefs. We systematically chose 10 elementary school in urban and rural areas of Chungnam Province and determined the first class students of 5 and 6 grade in each school as study subjects. Among 837 participants, 669 students were diagnosed with dental caries after a 1998 periodic dental health examination was answered completely and analysed. The contents of the questionnaire for students were general characteristics, dental health behaviors, notification factors, treatment factors. Their mothers were surveyed by another questionnaire. The contents of the questionnaire for mothers were also general characteristics, dental health behaviors, and dental health beliefs. The result of this study were as follows 1. The prevalence of dental caries was 65.0% and there was no significant difference between urban and rural areas. 2. Meanwhile, 63.8% of students in urban areas knew the examination result through a doctor's explanation, 52.4% of students in rural areas learned through a school notification letter, 82.9% of all the students let their parents know of their dental caries. 3. Among the dental caries group, 36.3% of the students were treated as for treatment, most students in urban areas visited a dental clinic, but those in rural areas visited the dental dept of a public health center as for the treatment time, 35.9% of the students were treated immediately after the examination. 4. 44.9% of those treated answered that they felt they needed treatment; 67.2% of those not treated answered that they considered the treatment as a bother and unnecessary due to no pain. 5. Overall, the scores in the dental health beliefs in mothers were low. Especially among the 5 items of susceptibility and seriousness, the scored were very low but the benefit was high. Logistic regression analysis showed that the treatment of a child's dental caries was significantly associated with low scores of benefit in those untreated and high scores among those treated. Considering these results, health education to stimalate a mother's susceptibility and seriousness in health beliefs and for students to learn the need for treatment, including a more detailed post exam management system at the school level should be considered for a higher treatment rate.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권9호
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• pp.157-166
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• 2017

본 연구는 지역사회 당뇨노인의 자가관리 지식, 자신감, 행위 및 삶의 질 정도를 파악하기 위하여 시도된 서술적 조사연구이다. D광역시에 거주하는 60세 이상의 당뇨노인을 대상으로 2015년 4월 20일부터 8월 31일까지 자료를 수집하였으며 수집된 자료 236부 중 최종적으로 205부를 분석하였다. SPSS 20.0 통계 프로그램의 기술통계 및 t-test와 ANOVA를 사용하여 분석하였으며, 분석 결과, 대상자의 당뇨 자가관리 지식점수는 6.99(${\pm}2.17$)점, 자가관리 자신감은 71.27(${\pm}10.21$)점, 자가관리 행위 62.78(${\pm}1.29$)점, 삶의 질은 0.86(${\pm}0.11$)점으로 나타났다. 대상자의 자가관리 지식과 자신감은 성별, 교육정도, 주관적 건강에 따라, 자가관리 행위는 교육수준 당뇨이환년수 및 주관적 건강에 따라, 삶의질은 주관적 건강에 따른 차이가 있었다. 세부영역별로 분석하였을 때 당뇨 자가관리 지식 중 식이에 대한 지식이 부족하였으며, 당뇨 자가관리 자신감은 투약과 혈당체크에 대한 자신감이 높았고 운동에 대한 자신감이 가장 낮았다. 자가관리 행위에 있어서 투약에 대한 행위가 6.48일로 가장 높았으며 혈당체크에 대한 행위 일수는 2.03일로 가장 낮았다. 삶의 질은 통증, 불편감 항목에서 가장 불편한 것으로 조사되었다. 이에 본 연구의 결과를 바탕으로 한국인의 식생활을 반영한 식이교육 지침과 방법이 개발될 필요가 있으며, 당뇨노인이 자가혈당감시 행위를 잘 이행하지 않는 데 대한 구체적인 분석과 연구가 시행될 것과, 본 연구에서 제시된 당뇨노인의 특성을 고려하여 적합한 간호중재 프로그램을 개발하고 검증할 것을 제언한다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.81-91
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• 1974

The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of obstetric knowledge of pregnant women and postpartum mothers, and to contribute the data to community health teaching program as well as maternity nursing. 385 pregnant women and postpartum mothers visited at or admitted to Seoul Adventist Hospital were sampled. The results of the study were as follows. 1. 97.9% of the subjects were between the age of 21 to 35, most of them (82.9%) were housewives with high school education and with a middle class family background. 2. The first symptoms of pregnancy were amenorrhea (70.4%), nausea & vomiting (23.9%), change of skin color (1.6%). 3. 77.9% of the subjects did not know how to deal with morning sickness. 4. 52.9% did not know when the sex determination of the fetus-occurs. 5. Concerning the fetus position; 77.1% of them believed it lies head down. head up (12.0%). and not knowing (10.9%). 6. 73.2% recognized the need for a well balanced food during pregnancy. 7. As to the dangerous symptoms during pregnancy: vaginal bleeding was considered the 1st, edema, the and, continuous abdominal pain, the 3rd. 82% of them would confer with physician in case of vaginal bleeding. As to the type of activities restricted by pregnancy: hard exercise was considered first, travel the second, and coitus during 1st and last trimester of pregnancy the 3rd. 8. 82.4% of them visited antenatal clinic at the second or third month of amenorrhea and 88.5% realized the regular physical examination imperative. 9. The purpose of urine test was recognized correctly by 44.7%, blood test: 89.4%, B. P. and weight check ; 69.9%. 10. The need of breast care during pregnancy was recognized by 76.9% of the subject. 11. 75.8% realized that prenatal exercise was needed. The higher the education the better the understanding of the need for it before delivery. 12. The concept of postpartum period was understood correctly by 54.4%. 13. The state of uterus after delivery was understood correctly by 49.1% only. 14, Regarding the management of colostrums: 48.3% knew it was to feed infants, and it was to squeeze and discard 43.4%. 15. Dealing with postpartum exercise; 67.8% answered it was needed, 9.1% not needed, not heard about 23, 1%.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.447-455
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was to investigate oral hygiene knowledge and the actual condition of oral care for the students in the public health and non-public health Departments. Methods: The survey sample consisted of 262 randomly selected students. 197 of them are public health-related students and 65 are non-public health-related students. The questionnaires used in this study consisted of 4 items for general information, oral health status of 2 items, 5 items for Oral hygiene knowledge and actual condition of oral care of 5 items. Collected data were analyzed by Frequency Analysis t-test and Crosstabs using SPSS(Statistical Package for Social Sciences) Win 19.0 statistics program. Results: Regarding general characteristics of the subjects, there were 53.8% of first-year student, 26.0% of second-year student and 20.2% of third-year student among 52.3% of males and 47.7% of females. The subjects received less than "100,000" won(13.0%), "100,000-190,000" won (5.0%), "200,000-290,000" won(30.9%), "300,000-390,000" won (33.2%) and more than "400,000" won(17.9%) a month for an allowance. The subjects had 'none' (44.3%), '1'(6.5%), '2'(12.6%), '3'(5.0%), '4'(5.3%), 'more than' 5(0.8%) of dental caries and 'do not know' were 25.6%. The numbers of dental prosthetics were 'no' (35.5%), '1'(13.7%), '2'(17.2%), '3'(10.3%), '4'(11.5%), and 'more than 5'(11.8%). The public health students(84.8%) had a higher positive response rate than the non-public health students(66.2%). The public health students(80.2%) had a higher negative response rate than the non-public health students(78.5%) in the result of onset of gum disease pain awareness. The non-public health students(65.5%) had a higher negative response rate than the public health students(68.3%)) in the result of heredity of gum disease. The t-test showed that public health-related department students(M=8.264, SD=0.821) had more knowledge about oral hygiene than non-public health-related department students(M=8.015, SD=1.082). 'do not use' in the oral care products except toothpaste and toothbrush showed that public health-related department students(60.4%) use the products more than non-public health-related department students(66.2%). Conclusion: In this study, public health-related department students had higher oral hygiene knowledge and actual condition of oral care compared to non-public health-related students, but low in practical action. Due to the lower level of dental care products use in non-public health-related department, a continuous oral care education program is required.

• 대한치위생과학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2023

연구배경: 본 연구는 우리나라 청소년의 식습관과 구강보건행태를 파악하여 구강건강상태와 관련성을 연구함으로써 청소년의 구강 건강 증진을 위한 올바른 식습관 개선과 구강보건관련 사업에 기초자료로 활용하고자 하였다. 연구방법: 제16차(2020년) 우리나라 청소년건강행태 온라인조사의 원시자료를 통하여 분석하였으며, SPSS win 21.0 프로그램을 이용하여 빈도분석, 복합표본 교차분석, 복합표본 로지스틱회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과: 구강건강상태에 미치는 영향에서 치아외상은 최근 7일 동안 단맛 음료, 패스트푸드 섭취, 하루 칫솔질 횟수 모두 유의하였고, 치아 통증은 최근 7일 동안 탄산음료, 단맛 음료, 패스트푸드 섭취, 하루 칫솔질 횟수, 잇몸출혈은 최근 7일 동안 단맛, 패스트푸드 섭취, 하루 칫솔질 횟수에서 유의하였다. 결론: 중고생들의 구강건강관리를 위하여 식습관 및 구강보건행태가 고려되어야하며 중고생들의 구강건강 증진을 위한 올바른 식습관 교육 및 체계적인 구강보건교육이 이루어질 수 있도록 구체적인 방안이 모색되어야 할것이다.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.19-30
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• 2018

목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 지역사회 거주 척수장애인의 참여 제약과 관련이 있는 요인간의 상관관계 및 그 영향을 종합적으로 분석하는 것이다. 연구방법 : 연구 대상은 지역사회에 거주하는 미국 척수 손상 협회(American Spinal Injury Assocation; ASIA) 분류법 상 손상정도(Frankel type)가 A,B,C에 해당하는 만 18세 이상 성인 척수장애인 82명이었다. 대상자들을 통하여 참여, 환경적 요인, 기능적 요인, 손상관련 요인, 심리사회적 요인, 인구사회학적 요인을 조사하였다. 참여 수준은 한국형 단축형 크레이그 핸디캡 평가(CHART-K-SF)로, 환경적 요인은 CHIEF-25 한국형으로, 기능적 요인은 척수손상환자 독립성 지수SCIM-III을 사용하였다. 손상관련 요인의 통증 및 통증관련 심리적 고통은 Pain and Distress Scale (PAD)로, 심리사회적 요인 중 자존감은 로젠버그 자아존중감 척도(RSES), 자기효능감은 일반적 자기효능감 척도(GSS)로 평가하였다. 수집된 정보는 SPSS Version 21.0을 통하여 상관관계분석, 로지스틱 회귀분석, 다중회귀분석에 사용되었다. 결과 : 참여 제약의 위험요인은 환경적 요인과 기능적 요인이었으며, 본 회귀모형의 설명력은 약 73.7%였다(R2N=.737). 환경적 장벽이 있는 것이 없는 것에 비해 약 40배 정도 참여 제약을 겪을 위험도가 높았으며, 기능적 수준이 4사분위수(상위 25%)인 것에 비해, 2사분위수일 경우 약 21배, 1사분위수(하위25%)일 경우 약 236배 정도 참여 제약을 겪을 위험도가 높아졌다. 결론 : 본 연구는 지역사회 거주 척수장애인의 참여 제약의 예측요인을 다각적인 측면으로 확인한 것에 의의가 있으며, 이를 통하여 지역사회에서 척수장애인에 대한 작업치료사의 역할을 규명한 것에 중요한 의미를 갖는다.