• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.119-128
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• 2016

이 연구는 대학생의 A형 간염 지식, 건강신념, A형 간염 예방접종 행태를 파악하기 위하여 실시하였다. 대구 경북지역의 보건계열을 제외한 4년제 대학생을 대상으로 2014년 3월 3일부터 3월 25일까지 구조화된 설문지를 이용한 자기기입식 설문조사를 하였으며, 총 197부를 최종분석대상으로 하였다. 연구대상자들의 A형 간염 지식점수는 15점 만점에 $4.59{\pm}3.06$점이었으며, 건강신념 점수는 4점 만점에 $2.39{\pm}0.28$점이었고, A형 간염 예방접종률은 12.7%였다. A형 간염 지식은 A형 간염 검사 경험, 가족 중 A형 간염 예방접종 경험에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었고, 건강신념은 성별에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었다. A형 간염 예방접종은 A형 간염 검사 경험, 가족 중 간질환, 가족 중 A형 간염 예방접종 경험, A형 간염 교육 경험 등에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었다. 로지스틱 회귀분석 결과, A형 간염 예방접종 행태에 유의한 영향을 미치는 변수는 A형 간염 검사 경험과 가족 중 A형 간염 예방접종 경험이었다. 결과적으로 연구대상자들의 A형 간염 지식, 건강신념 수준이 낮았으며 A형 간염 예방접종률 또한 낮았다. 따라서 적절한 보건교육을 통해 지식을 습득할 수 있게 하고, 질병 예방행위 실천 및 A형 간염 예방접종률을 높일 수 있는 방안들이 모색될 필요가 있을 것이다.

• 스마트미디어저널
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.100-109
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• 2021

코로나19 백신 접종이 시작됨에 따라, 접종자에 대한 접종 이력을 안전하게 저장, 관리함은 물론, 접종 개인정보를 요구하는 기관에 전부 아니면 전무인 현재 형식이 아니라 요구 목적에 따라 최소한의 정보만을 제공할 필요성이 대두되었다. 본 논문은 접종자들의 백신 접종 기록을 위변조 불가능한 블록체인에 안전하게 저장 및 관리하고, 사용자가 자신의 접종 개인정보 중 요구자에게 필요한 최소 정보만 제공하도록 하는 기법을 제안한다. 사용자는 스마트폰 지문 입력만으로 자신이 동의한 정보에 요구자가 접근하도록 승인하는데, 이 과정에서 어떤 개인정보나 비밀 값도 공격자에게 노출되지 않음이 보장된다. 또한 스마트폰의 도난이나 분실, 또는 접종 이력 관리기관의 저장 정보 유출 시에도 사용자로의 위장 및 사용자 개인정보 탈취는 가능하지 않음이 보장된다. 제안 기법을 통하여, 사용자는 요구자에게 검증 목적에 부합하는 최소 정보만을 제공함으로써, 과도한 정보 제공에 따른 개인정보의 외부 노출 및 그로 인한 추가 피해의 우려에서 벗어날 수 있다.

• Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.366-372
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• 2018

Background: An inactivated Hantaan virus vaccine (iHV) has been broadly used as a preventive strategy for hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) by the South Korean Army. After the vaccination program was initiated, the overall incidence of HFRS cases was reduced in the military population. While there are about 400 HFRS cases annually, few studies have demonstrated the efficacy of the iHV in field settings. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the iHV efficacy on HFRS severity. Methods: From 2009 to 2017, HFRS cases were collected in South Korean Army hospitals along with patients' vaccination history. HFRS patients were classified retrospectively into two groups according to vaccination records: no history of iHV vaccination and valid vaccination. Vaccine efficacy on the severity of acute kidney injury (AKI) stage and dialysis events were investigated. Results: The effects of the iHV on renal injury severity in between 18 valid vaccinated and 110 non-vaccinated patients were respectively evaluated. In the valid vaccination group, six of the 18 HFRS patients (33.3%) had stage 3 AKI, compared to 60 of the 110 (54.5%) patients in the non-vaccination group. The iHV efficacy against disease progression ($VE_p$) was 58.1% (95% confidence interval, 31.3% to 88.0%). Conclusion: The iHV efficacy against the progression of HFRS failed to demonstrate statistically significant protection. However, different severity profiles were observed between the iHV and non-vaccination groups. Additional studies with larger populations are needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the iHV in patients with HFRS.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.45-55
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• 2011

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the rate of and factors associated with influenza vaccination in Korean elderly people. Methods: For this retrospective cross-sectional study, we used data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2008. A total of 1,516 men and women aged 65 or above were included. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: The overall rate of influenza vaccination in 2008 was 73.6%. The vaccination rate was lower in women (73.2%) than in men (74.2%; p<.001). It was lower in the elderly aged 80 and above, those living in metropolitan areas, smokers, those who did not receive regular health screening, those who had no history of hospitalization within one year, and those who had liver diseases than in the other groups. The rate of vaccination was higher in those with cancer. Logistic regression analysis revealed that for both men and women, the significant correlates associated with vaccination were demographic factors, chronic disease and health behavior. Conclusion: The influenza vaccination coverage needs to be improved. Efforts should be made to reach the elderly population with relatively low influenza vaccination rates and to increase awareness about the importance of vaccination at a personal and community level.

• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.205-213
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• 2018

Purpose: This study was performed to identify factors associated with human papillomavirus vaccination intention among unvaccinated nursing students. Methods: Two hundred-and-five female nursing students from three universities completed self-administered questionnaires including participants' characteristics, human papillomavirus-related knowledge, attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination, and human papillomavirus-related health beliefs. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine significant independent predictors of human papillomavirus vaccination intention. Results: Of 205 participants, 134 (65.4%) reported an intention to obtain a vaccination against human papillomavirus. As a result of the analysis of the bivariate relationships, family history of cervix cancer, perceived needs, importance of prevention, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefit, and perceived barrier were significantly related to vaccination intention. A multivariate logistic regression model identified factors of human papillomavirus vaccination intention: higher importance of prevention (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR]: 4.20, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.73~10.19), higher perceived benefit (AOR: 6.94, 95% CI: 2.01~23.98), lower perceived barrier (AOR: 0.39, 95% CI: 0.20~0.73). Conclusion: The results of this study indicated significant factors influencing the intention to obtain human papillomavirus vaccination in unvaccinated nursing students. Also, the importance of prevention, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefit, and perceived barrier in obtaining human papillomavirus vaccination should be taken into account when developing educational programs.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.5119-5124
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• 2015

Background: HPV vaccination in Singapore is voluntary and physician prescription-based. This study investigated the current status and intention for HPV vaccination among Singapore nurses. Materials and Methods: All female nurses in a general hospital were given an anonymous questionnaire on HPV vaccination experience and intention of vaccinating their daughters. The influence of age, knowledge and perceived-risk of cervical cancer, and cultural background on mother's intention of vaccinating their daughters was analyzed. Results: Of 2,000 nurses, 1,622 (81.1%) responded and analysis was performed on 1,611 with valid data. They showed good awareness on association of cervical cancer with multiple sexual partners (81.9%), history of sexually transmissible diseases (78.2%), and history of genital warts/HPV infection (73.5%), and on cervical cancer preventive effects of HPV vaccination (54.6%). The prevailing misconceptions of the vaccines were: investigational nature (38.9%), side effects (27.9%) and indicated for women at high risk for cervical cancer (20.5%). Conclusions: Misconceptions on the nature, role and safety of HPV vaccines low vaccine up-take rates and daughters. Dissemination of adequate and accurate HPV vaccine information and a review for school-based vaccination are needed for optimal delivery of HPV vaccines in Singapore.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.210-215
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• 2012

Hepatitis virus infection is one of the major problems in Korea. To establish preventive measures for hepatitis A and B virus infection, study on sero-positivity of serum anti-HAV (aHAV) and anti-HBs (aHBs) is needed. The aim of this study was to analyze the sero-positivity and related factors of aHAV and aHBs. We analysed the sero-positivity of serum aHAV and aHBs using ICA (Immunochromatography Assay) method from 102 university students and employees and questionnaire survey was obtained characteristics, vaccination history, past history test, knowledge and information sources of the study subjects. Overall sero-positivity rates of serum aHAV and aHBs were 20.6% and 52.9%, respectively. The sero-positivity rate of aHBs was significantly different by gender (M, 34.9%; F,66.1%) and that of aHAV was significantly different by age (20 age group, 2.7%; 30 age group, 14.3%; 40 age group, 70%; 50 age group, 91.7%). Overall sero-positivity rates of serum aHAV and aHBs by vaccination history rates were 4.9% and 43.1%, respectively. Overall sero-positivity rates of serum aHAV and aHBs by past history test were 10.8% and 52.9%, respectively. Sero-positivity rates of serum aHAV was low in university students. The results of this study could be used effectively as a basic data for establishing effective preventive measures for hepatitis A including vaccination.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.346-358
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of HPV (Human papillomavirus) vaccination among female university students. Methods: The participants in this study were 1,486 female university students. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaire from september 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test, $x^2$-test and logistic regression. Results: The rate of HPV vaccination was 7.2%. Factors that influence HPV vaccination included residential region, smoking experience, family history of cervical cancer, experience having heard about the HPV vaccination, awareness that HPV is a sexual disease, HPV knowledge, perceived seriousness, perceived benefit and perceived barrier in health beliefs. Conclusion: The results suggest a need to increase HPV vaccination campaigns to increase awareness of HPV vaccination. University and health care facilities should provide health education emphasizing perceived seriousness and perceived benefits. Also, the national health insurance corporation should consider addressing cost issues as a barrier to HPV vaccination.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.280-284
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• 2000

Background : Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) can be controlled by vaccination. Because rubella is typically a childhood disease, occurring predominantly in the 5 to 14 year age group, female school teachers nay be a high-risk population for CRS. Objectives : To determine the prevalence rate of rubella antibodies in school teachers of child bearing age. Methods : The study population consisted of primary, middle and high school teachers of child bearing age. The subjects were aged 35 years and younger, and consented to immunoglobulin (Ig) level testing using the ELISA method. Results : The positive rate of IgG was 77.9% in the study subjects (n=314). Sixty-three teachers (21.4%) were susceptible to rubella infection. Thirty-seven teachers (11.8%) had a history of rubella vaccination. Among the female teachers with no vaccination history, the proportion of negative IgM and IgG was 21.7%, and the proportion of positive IgM was 2.9%. Seventy-nine percent of the study subjects did not know that they should not become pregnant for three months after receiving the rubella vaccine. Conclusion : School teachers of child bearing age should be considered a high risk group for CRS, and should be vaccinated if they are found to be seronegative.

• Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.87-96
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• 2023

The fast development of vaccines against the novel coronavirus disease is among the most critical steps taken to control this potentially fatal viral disease. Like other vaccines, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines can also cause unwanted reactions. Erythema multiforme (EM) is among the oral mucocutaneous side effects of COVID-19 vaccines. This study aimed to comprehensively review the reported cases of EM since the global onset of COVID-19 vaccination. Data from 31 relevant studies regarding the type and dose of COVID-19 vaccines administered, time of initiation of symptoms, age, and gender of patients, site of involvement, patients' medical history, and treatment options were extracted. In total, 90 patients were identified with EM as a side effect of COVID-19 vaccination across studies. EM had the highest frequency after receiving the first dose of mRNA vaccines in older individuals. The first symptoms of EM appeared in less than 3 days in 45% and after 3 days in 55% of patients. EM is not a common side effect of COVID-19 vaccination, and fear of its occurrence should not impede vaccination.