• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.52 no.1
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• pp.279-300
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• 2021

The present study aimed to investigate the information needs and information seeking behavior of consumers who attempted to quit or maintain the ceasing of smoking and analyze the effects of the health information obtained at different stages. In particular, we examined how consumers use mobile health applications(health apps) as aids to change unhealthy behaviors and how their use of health apps influence health behavior changes. For 7 months from December 2017 to July 2018, the researchers observed changes in smoking behaviors of college students who use smoking-cessation apps and conducted face-to-face interviews. Regarding the effects of smoking-cessation apps, the participants in the action stage reported that they were encouraged to quit smoking by visualized information such as the number of days of smoking cessation, change of health status, and the saving of money due to smoking cessation. The participants in the maintenance stage highlighted that smoking cessation apps were helpful in recognizing the importance and achievement of smoking cessation by sharing experiences and social support with other attempters in the app community. The study provided theoretical implications in the field of information behavior in that it identified the particular types of information needs and information-seeking behavior of the consumers who were using mobile apps in their behavior modification process. In addition, those findings can contribute to designing the contents of the smoking cessation apps that reflect the information needs of those who attempt to cease smoking and further suggest practical insights to health information services that promote effective information intervention strategies in health behavior change.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.51 no.4
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• pp.161-181
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• 2017

The present study aimed at investigating health information seeking behaviors of health information consumers who changed their health behaviors by using mobile health applications according to the dynamic stages of change. For this purpose, the study analyzed the changes of perception, health information needs and seeking behaviors of health information consumers in each stage by employing Stages of Change as a theoretical framework. A total of 30 college students participated in this study to change health behaviors such as smoking or alcohol cessation, and regular exercise, while using health applications for 3 months; then written interviews were conducted with these students based on their experiences. Findings indicated that the study participants used diverse information sources, including social media and the Internet, seeking for different types of sources of information according to information needs. Above all, the health information needs and seeking behaviors examined in active utilization of health applications by consumers in the stage of action suggest the implications of health information services, particularly through health applications. In addition, stress management and relapse that consumers experienced while attempting health behavior changes, and the positive and negative effects of behavior changes inform health information providers of insights for supporting consumers' changes of health behaviors.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2015.01a
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• pp.107-110
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 자활근로사업과 자활공동체사업 참여자를 대상으로 자립의지, 자아존중감, 사회자본 정도와 자활사업 참여집단간의 차이를 분석하고자 한다. 또한 자활근로사업과 자활공동체사업 참여자의 자립의지에 영향을 미치는 개인적 특성요인과 사회자본의 영향력을 비교 분석하고자 한다. 분석결과, 자활근로사업 참여자의 자립의지에 대한 회귀분석 결과, 연령대(B=.228), 건강상태(B=.097), 자아존중감(B=.233), 사회자본(B=.184)이 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 분석되었다. 그러나 자활공동체 참여자의 자립의지에는 유의미한 변수가 나타나지 않았다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Information Management Conference
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• 2014.08a
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• pp.59-66
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• 2014

본 연구는 비행청소년들이 중학생 시절 경험했던 독서활동과 탈비행과의 관련성을 파악하고자 내러티브 탐구를 실시하였다. 청소년들의 탈비행에 미치는 독서활동의 영향을 밝히려는 본 연구의 목적에 따라 실시한 종단연구에 참여한 탈비행청소년은 5명이며, 연구기간은 8년이다. 연구자는 연구참여자들과 독서활동에 대한 탈비행과정을 자유로운 질문으로 면담일지와 내러티브 텍스트를 작성하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 연구참여자로 참가한 비행청소년들은 독서활동을 통하여 과거의 상처를 치료하고 현재의 자신과 타인을 이해하게 되어 건강한 성인으로 성숙해 가고 있다. 비행청소년의 탈비행 지속성은 연구자와 연구참여자 사이의 신뢰와 유대감이 선결조건임이 확인되었다.

• Journal of the Health Care and Life Science
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.261-269
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• 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the perception and practice of young children's health, which is emphasized in the stories of early childhood teachers. To collect data, telephone interviews were conducted with 15 teachers of kindergartens and daycare centers in Daejeon and Chungnam The collected data was analyzed by text network analysis. The research results are as follows. First, the participants observed the health of young children when they went to school, and contacted parents in case of abnormal signs. Second, the participants considered it important to understand the physical condition of children, proper nutrition intake, and manage health problems according to the characteristics of institutions where many people live together. Third, in relation to the management of infectious diseases, the participants were practicing to separate the child with symptoms from others, conduct disinfection and quarantine, and contact the parentst. Finally, the participants recognized that they should be educated related to safety in preparation for emergency, familiarize themselves with manuals in emergency situations, and know first aid methods according to the situation.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.16 no.8
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• pp.529-539
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• 2016

This study aimed at examining the factors affecting citizen engagement in community health promotion program that a local government offered for residents. A descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 418 participants who completed 10,000-Step Walking Program, sponsored by the local government of B city. Data were collected, using a self-reported questionnaire, and analyzed with statistical methods, including T-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression. There were significantly different in the number of participation days in the program by material support(pace counter(p<.001), exercise notebook(p<.001), piggy bank((p=.002)), informational support(Walking training, leadership training)(p<.001), promotion events and meetings, and membership of exercise club(p<.001). Using exercise notebook(p<.001) and exercise club membership(p<.001)) were the supporting factors affecting citizen engagement in the walking program. This research shows that various political plans for providing material and social supports including walking activity aids, community club forming are needed to encouraging citizens' participation in health promotion programs.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.12 no.12
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• pp.435-442
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• 2021

This study verified the relationship between health cognition, subjective quality of life, and intention to continue exercise among participants in an exercise rehabilitation program. The researcher explained the purpose and questionnaire information in detail through the cooperation of the center, and after consenting, 204 copies were selected, excluding 24 copies judged to be unreliable out of a total of 228 copies. For the survey, the researcher explained the purpose and questionnaire in detail through the cooperation of the center, and after consenting, a total of 204 copies of data were collected. The collected data were subjected to frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, factor analysis and reliability analysis, and correlation analysis and regression analysis were applied to identify the relationship between latent variables. As a result of the analysis, it was found that there was a significant effect on the relationship between the degree of health cognition, subjective quality of life, and exercise continuity of exercise rehabilitation program participants. In the future, measures to increase the level of health cognition are needed, and it is considered that follow-up studies are necessary in consideration of the individual's physical and social environment.

• Journal of agricultural medicine and community health
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.287-300
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• 2010

Objectives: We identified factors associated with any participation and with "good participation" (as assessed by frequency of attendance) in health promotion programs at a public health center in Korea. Methods: The subjects included 199 women who attended a baseline examination of health promotion programs during the first half of 2009. We collected data by structured interviews and physical examinations. Participation status was quantified by the frequency of attendance to the program. We classified the subjects as non-participants (0) and participants (1+ times), and as poor participants (0-29 times) and good participants (30+ times). Results: Of the 199 subjects, there were 57 (28.6%) non-participants, while 56 (28.1%) were classified as good participants. The factors that significantly affected participation status, as identified by univariate analysis, were personal factors (age, educational level, marital status, religion, living with someone, monthly income), environmental factors (method of access, accessibility of other facilities), body mass index, hypertension, perceived barriers to health, emotional salience, affectionate domain of social support, and depression. Multiple logistic regression analyses indicated that method of access was the most significant factor affecting participation in the health promotion program, and that the factors most highly associated with good participation were emotional salience, hypertension and body mass index. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that specific factors determine and enhance participation in health promotion programs offered by public health centers. These factors should be considered during the design and evaluation of health promotion programs that are offered by public health centers.

• Health Policy and Management
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.185-195
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• 2024

Background: Disabled people have particularly restricted access to health care. In response to this, the pilot project for the general physician (GP) system for disabled people was implemented in 2018, based on the rights of people with disability to the Health Act in South Korea. However, its participants were 0.2% among the total of those with severe disabilities in 2021. Therefore, this study examined the factors related to registering with a GP and the access level to its services to suggest implications for activating the participation of disabled people. Methods: We analyzed factors affecting the registration with a GP and the number of using the services among the participants of the GP system during May 2018 and December 2021 by conducting hierarchical logistic regression and hierarchical regression. The data were linked with the national health insurance data to examine various predictors, including disability types, socioeconomic status, health status, and GP registration. Results: As a result of analyzing the factors affecting whether or not to register for the pilot project, those with disabilities (physical disabilities, brain lesions, visual, intellectual, mental, and autistic disability) eligible for disability care (odds ratio [OR], 4.157) than other disability, and those living in metropolitan (OR, 4.330) or cities (OR, 3.332) than rural residences were highly likely to enroll the pilot study. Health-related variables also predicted the registration status of the pilot project. The predictors related to GP enrollment types (membership type: general health or disability care, GP's affiliation: clinics or hospitals) significantly influenced levels of access to services. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop the GP project for disabled people by considering the variation in types of disability, residences, and health. Further study will be needed to investigate the impact of GPs on the level of participation among disabled people.

• Journal of Science Education
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• v.45 no.2
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• pp.201-218
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• 2021

The purpose of this study is to investigate qualitatively two cases of general citizens' scientific participation and activities responding to fine dust problem. The processes of their scientific actions were investigated and categorized inductively based on three stages: problem recognition stage, information collection and analysis stage, and sharing and spreading stage. As a result, in the 'problem recognition' stage, two participants recognized the seriousness of the fine dust problem as they felt a threat to their health and began to act practically by questioning the accuracy of public data. In the 'information collection and analysis' stage, a participant collected as much information as possible and compared them in order to obtain more accurate information for her situation. On the other hand, another participant conducted various experiments in person to get the information which is appropriate to his situation. Finally, in the 'Sharing and Spreading' stage, both participants created and shared various materials based on online environment, and continued their activities with a sense of contribution through others assistance. Educational implications are discussed in terms of civic science education and scientific literacy.