• Journal of Nutrition and Health
• /
• v.41 no.8
• /
• pp.754-766
• /
• 2008

This study was performed to evaluate the effect of nutrient intake levels on the relative risk of breast cancer in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk area. The case subjects were 103 patients newly diagnosed as breast cancer at Kyungpook National University Hospital. The control subjects were 159 healthy women without breast cancer-related disease in the same community selected by frequency matching of age and menopausal status. The survey was administered by individual interviews by trained dietitians using semiquantitative food frequency questionnaires. The odds ratios were determined by using unconditional logistic regression after adjusting for the confounding factors found in the analysis of general characteristics of the subjects. In overall, it has been found that high consumptions of energy and carbohydrates significantly raised the relative risk of breast cancer, and that high intakes of total fat, plant fat, dietary fiber, all kinds of fatty acids, vitamin E and calcium significantly lowered the risk of breast cancer. The results of the study suggest that the possible protective factors to the breast cancer risk include a higher intakes of total fat, especially plant fat, dietary fiber, and micronutrients such as vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. On the other hand, high intakes of energy and carbohydrate appeared to be the risk factors.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
• /
• v.20 no.1
• /
• pp.62-70
• /
• 2003

Background: Most of all studies about the relation between the health risk and obesity are based on the European and American data. The purpose of this study is to examine the relation between adiposity and risk factors for cardiovacular disease (CVD) in normal weight individuals. Materials and Methods: Normal weight subjects with a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and $23kg/m^2$ (76 subjects) and overweight subjects with a BMI between 23 and $25kg/m^2$ (53 subjects) were retained for this study. Normal weight subjects were divided into three group of each adiposity variable, then three group and the overweight group were evaluated for the presence of CVD risk factors and analyze the correlation coefficients between adiposity variables and risk factors controlled for age in normal weight, overweight groups. Using logistic regression analysis, the odds ratio (OR) for the prevalence of risk factors for each group of adiposity variables and the overweight group was estimated relative to the first group in normal weight subjects. Results: Systolic BP, diastolic BP, LDL cholestrol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides in normal weight subjects were significantly correlated with all adiposity variables (P<0.01). Third group (3.7 for %fat and 4.7 for fat mass)of adiposity variables in the normal weight group and the overweight group (6.6 for %fat and 11.5 for fat mass) tended to have higher ORs compared to first group for risk factor variables. Conclusion: Normal weight subjects with elevated adiposity had higher prevalence of risk factors than normal weights subjects with less adiposity. Measuring of adiposity added additional information of cardiovascular disease risk factors in normal weight subjects.

• Journal of Life Science
• /
• v.23 no.4
• /
• pp.602-608
• /
• 2013

The multifaceted role of chronic inflammation in multistep carcinogenesis has been extensively investigated and well documented. Periodontal diseases are associated with multifactorial agents, including bacterial endotoxins and the generation of an inflammatory response, indicating that poor oral health is associated with a variety of systemic diseases. The association between poor oral health, chronic inflammation, smoking, and increased alcohol consumption as risk factors for tumorogenesis is well established. More recently, associations between oral health and tooth loss and gastric, lung, and pancreatic cancers have been explored, with some studies pointing to smoking and oral health as a common link with an increased risk for malignant disease. In addition, epidemiological studies consistently indicate increased risks of various cancers with periodontal disease or poor oral condition caused by oral bacteria, which may activate alcohol- and smoking-related carcinogens locally or act through chronic inflammation. Appropriate oral care is vital in preventing cancer, as well as many other diseases. Thus, research on the correlation between oral care and periodontal inflammation and cancer is required. This review highlights the association between oral health and the risk of certain malignancies, such as periodontal disease-associated chemoprevention of inflammation" in this sentence.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
• /
• v.6 no.4
• /
• pp.621-626
• /
• 2020

The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Korea has been gradually increased and it has been reported that dietary life is highly associated with the development of CRC. To investigate dietary attitudes and nutritional risk factors for CRC, we analyzed food intake of 34 patients diagnosed with CRC within 1 year and 51 subjects without gastrointestinal diseases as a control reside in Daegu·Gyeongbuk Area using semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. The results showed that dietary regularity and variety of food intake in control subjects was better than CRC patients whereas, CRC patients eat more frequently animal and vegetable protein foods, fried foods, green and yellow vegetables, and fruits than control subjects. Nutrient intake analysis showed that Vitamin A, E, K, C, sodium, magnesium, iodine, and cholesterol intake of CRC patients was higher than control subjects. Especially, after adjusting age and sex, regression analysis showed that Vitamin K (OR = 1.022, 95% Cl 1.003-1.043, p = 0.026) and sodium (OR = 1.001, 95% Cl 1.000-1.002, p = 0.032) were identified as risk factors for CRC. In the future, verification of the relationship between these nutrients and CRC risk and appropriate nutrient education will be needed for the prevention of CRC.

• Information Systems Review
• /
• v.24 no.2
• /
• pp.67-88
• /
• 2022

This study proposed a research model that can explain the usage intentions of users and non-users by considering the performance aspects of personal mobility and external environmental factors based on the SOR (Stimulus-Organism-Response) model, A survey was conducted targeting domestic users and non-users, and research models and hypotheses were verified through Partial Least Square (PLS) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). As a result of the analysis, it was confirmed that the users' perceived satisfaction and perceived trust had a positive effect on their intention to use, and that perceived risk and environmental value had a significant relationship with perceived satisfaction and perceived trust. For non-users, it was found that there was a positive correlation between perceived satisfaction and intention to use, and it was verified that perceived risk and environmental value, like users, were significant antecedents of perceived satisfaction and perceived trust. Among the remaining variables, the perceived mobility of users and the perceived ease of use of non-users were respectively presented as important influencing factors on perceived satisfaction.

• Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
• /
• v.21 no.3
• /
• pp.209-220
• /
• 2012

Purpose: This study examined the influencing factors for metabolic syndrome and the annual medical expenditures of metabolic syndrome among public officials. Methods: The National Health Insurance data in 2009 were collected for 364,932 public officials and the heath examination results and annual medical expenditures were analyzed using PASW 18.0 program. Results: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is 17.6%, and it was higher in male officials than that of females in all age groups. In men, the influencing factors for metabolic syndrome were: age, family history of stroke, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise, and obesity. However, in women, health-related behaviors such as smoking, alcohol consumption and exercise did not affect metabolic syndrome. People who had metabolic syndrome showed significantly higher medical expenditures than those without metabolic syndrome. The odds ratios of having the highest quartile in medical expenditures were 1.372 (95% CI 1.252~1.504, p<.001) in women with metabolic syndrome and 1.213 (95% CI: 1.184~1.243, p<.001) in men. Conclusion: The results implied that health-related behaviors were associated with metabolic syndrome, and resulted in higher medical expenditures. In order not only to decrease the risk of metabolic syndrome but also reduce medical expenditures, nurses should plan health promotion strategies to educate public officials about healthy life strategies.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
• /
• v.6 no.1
• /
• pp.351-359
• /
• 2020

This study is a descriptive research study to identify the factors of convergence effect of the University of Nursing on Core Competencies on Disaster Nursing by Disaster Perception, Disaster Attitude and Self-Resilience. The Disaster Perception, Disaster Attitude, and practical ability to prepare for the dangers of nursing students are important in that students as future nurses must perform their duties to prepare for the situation at the forefront of disaster. The most influential factor in Core Competencies on Disaster Nursing was Self-Resiliency, which was identified in order of disaster-related education and Disaster Attitude. In order to foster Core Competencies on Disaster Nursing among nursing students, it was found that the development of a convergence hands-on training program and a program for disaster-related education, which can be experienced through a variety of disaster-related positive and active attitudes focusing on the self-resiliency section.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
• /
• 2010.05a
• /
• pp.912-916
• /
• 2010

국내 통합수자원관리기술 수준은 계속되는 연구와 개발 노력으로 선진국 수준을 따라잡을 것으로 기대되나 개발된 기술의 실용성, 적용효과를 가시적으로 보여주지 못하고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 통합수자원 관리 기술을 적용하고자 강원도 평창군의 평창강 유역을 대상으로 통합수자원관리 전략을 수립한다. 평창강 유역의 대부분이 평창군이라는 하나의 행정구역에 속해 있어 본 연구에서는 평창강 유역 단위로 자료의 수집이 어려운 부문은 평창군을 기준으로 수집하여 분석하였다. 이수, 치수, 환경, 조직 및 정책 부문으로 나누어 평창군의 수자원 현황을 파악하고 평창군 수자원관리의 강점, 약점, 기회, 위협 요인을 분석(SWOT 분석)하였다. 그 결과 평창군의 강점은 수자원에 대한 관심이 높고, 관련 문제를 해결하고자 하는 의지가 강하다는 것이다. 약점은 수자원관리를 위한 총괄조직이 없다는 것이고, 위협요인은 기후변화에 따른 국지성 집중 호우로 홍수피해 위험성이 증가하고 있다는 점이다. 반면, 평창군의 기회요인으로는 동계올림픽 유치를 위한 노력이 계속되고 있어 토지 및 수자원 개발 측면에서도 좋은 기회가 될 수 있다. SWOT 분석의 결과를 고려하여 통합수자원관리를 위한 전략을 제안하였다. 평창군 물문제 해결을 위한통합수자원관리 실행을 목표로 '평창물관리위원회' 설치를 제안하였다. 그리고 평창군의 통합수자원관리 기반을 조성하기 위해서는 이해당사자의 참여가 필요하며, 평창군 통합수자원관리지원시스템 구축을 제안하였다. 이러한 전략에 따라 강원도 평창군에서는 '평창군 물관리위원회 운영 조례(2009.9.11, 평창군 조례 제1919호)'가 제정되었고 평창군 물관리위원회를 이끌어갈 위원들의 구성도 마무리되었으며, 이를 지원할 평창군 통합수자원관리 지원 시스템도 구축되어 운영되고 있다. 앞으로의 계획은 2010년 4월 평창군 물관리위원회 창립총회를 시작으로 평창군 스스로 위원회를 운영하고 물관리 비전을 설정하고 실행계획을 수립할 수 있도록 지원할 계획이며;구축된 평창군 통합수자원관리지원시스템의 운영을 활성화하는 것이다. 이와 같은 통합수자원관리 적용 노력을 통합수자원관리 성공 사례로 발전시켜 나아가 국내는 물론 국외에서도 좋은 모델로 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
• /
• v.10 no.7
• /
• pp.391-397
• /
• 2019

In 2016, the number of suicides per 100,000 population in Korea was 24.6, which is the highest record of OECD countries. The number of suicide deaths increased with age. Elderly people have a higher risk of completed suicide than any other age group. The purpose of this study was to analyze the panel data of the Korean Welfare Panel Study to identify the factors affecting the suicide of Korean older people. This study analyzed the data of the 11th Korean Welfare Panel Study, which was constructed in 2016. The mean age of the participants was 75.55 years and 37% were man and 63% were women. The annual prevalence of suicidal ideation was 3.4%. The effects of depression(Exp(B)=1.113) and subjective health status((Exp(B)=.767) on suicidal ideation was statistically significant by stepwise logistic regression analysis(Nagelkerke $R^2=.248$). Therefore, for the effective application of suicide prevention program for the older people, assessment of subjective health status and depression screening should be preceded.

• Journal of Industrial Convergence
• /
• v.16 no.1
• /
• pp.1-14
• /
• 2018

Online retail business has provided internet-based companies with the opportunities to be connected with online customers from all over the world. However, many online customers do not complete their transactions online even if they have already choose what they want because they perceive online payment service is risky or perceive difficulty of paying online. A large body of researchers have examined the important variables that influence online payment, however, these studies can hardly predict the future development tendency after five or ten years since the environment of online market changes so fast more than ever. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the importance of factors affecting online payment and to provide long term dynamic decision making model for third-party payment companies and online service providers. To serve the purpose, this study used system dynamics approach to develop a model of online payment adoption and to simulate various development paths for ten years. The analysis results show that the number of online payment customers increase continuously in ten years, and service quality, system quality, and effort expectancy are key factors for customers to pay online.