• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.55-63
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• 2021

Purpose: To identify the differences in perception of and adherence to the COVID-19 social distancing behavior guidelines among health care workers, patients, and the general public and to use them to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Methods: From October 16 2020 to November 30, 2020, a survey was conducted among 85 health care workers, 85 patients, and 82 general public regarding the perception of and adherence to the COVID-19 social distancing behavior guidelines. Results: Patients scored significantly higher than the general public in the adherence to the COVID-19 social distancing behavior guideline, and there was no difference between health care workers and general public, and patients and health care workers. In the multivariate analysis, the factors that influence the adherence of the COVID-19 social distancing behavior guide were found in women and the perception of the COVID-19 social distancing behavior guideline. Conclusion: In order to promote the implementation of the COVID-19 social distancing behavior guideline, it is necessary to increase the perception of the COVID-19 social distancing behavior guideline and provide additional education in men. It is necessary to investigate the reason behind why men have low adherence to the COVID-19 social distancing behavior guideline.

• Asia pacific journal of information systems
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.785-807
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• 2020

The novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is unprecedentedly changing the world since its outbreak in late 2019. Using the collected the data related to COVID-19 and the social media user data from a mobile application market research agency from January 25 to April 7, this study empirically examines the effect of the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide, the number news COVID-19, and the enforcement of social distancing measures on the daily active users (DAU) of two social media services - Twitter and Facebook - in South Korea. There are three important findings from the results of econometric analysis. First, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has a negative effect on the DAU of social media. Second, the number of COVID-19 news is negatively associated with the DAU of social media. Finally, the implementation of social distancing measures has no significant effect on the DAU of the social media. Theoretical implications and managerial guidelines are also discussed.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.568-577
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• 2022

Objectives: Many studies have shown that social distancing, as a non-pharmaceutical intervention (NPI) that is one of the various measures against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is an effective preventive measure to suppress the spread of infectious diseases. This study explored the relationships between traditional health-related behaviors in Korea and social distancing practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data were obtained from the 2020 Community Health Survey conducted by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (n=98 149). The dependent variable was the degree of social distancing practice to cope with the COVID-19 epidemic. Independent variables included health-risk behaviors and health-promoting behaviors. The moderators were vaccination and unmet medical needs. Predictors affecting the practice of social distancing were identified through hierarchical multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: Smokers (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.924) and frequent drinkers (aOR, 0.933) were more likely not to practice social distancing. A greater degree of physical activity was associated with a higher likelihood of practicing social distancing (aOR, 1.029). People who were vaccinated against influenza were more likely to practice social distancing than those who were not (aOR, 1.150). However, people with unmet medical needs were less likely to practice social distancing than those who did not experience unmet medical needs (aOR, 0.757). Conclusions: Social distancing practices were related to traditional health behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and physical activity. Their patterns showed a clustering effect of health inequality. Therefore, when establishing a strategy to strengthen social distancing, a strategy to protect the vulnerable should be considered concomitantly.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.84-90
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• 2021

Purpose: This study examined the effects of social distancing in COVID-19 on musculoskeletal problems and the quality of life. Methods: One hundred and thirty-five subjects participated in this study and responded to an online survey on stress from the social distancing in COVID-19, computer and smartphone usages, musculoskeletal pain, and quality of life. The stress from social distancing was assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The Neck Disability Index (NDI), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) were provided to assess the musculoskeletal pain, and Short Form-36 (SF-36) was provided to assess the quality of life. Frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and independent t-test were used for data analysis. Results: Statistically significant, but low positive correlation stress from the social distancing (VAS) and NDI (r=0.19, p<0.05) and ODI (r=0.18, p<0.05), and negative correlation between stress from the social distancing (VAS) and SF-36 (r=-0.17, p<0.05). The NDI score was significantly greater in the group with high stress than in the group with low stress from social distancing (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study is meaningful in that it evaluated, through the physical therapy approaches, the potential side-effects on physical and mental health in various social changes caused by COVID-19. The results of this study may be used as basic data in future studies related to COVID-19.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.275-283
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• 2020

Background: In the absence of a vaccine or treatment, the most pragmatic strategies against an infectious disease pandemic are extensive early detection testing and social distancing. This study aimed to summarize public and workplace responses to Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) and show how the Korean system has operated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Daily briefings from the Korean Center for Disease Control and the Central Disaster Management Headquarters were assembled from January 20 to May 15, 2020. Results: By May 15, 2020, 11,018 COVID-19 cases were identified, of which 15.7% occurred in workplaces such as health-care facilities, call centers, sports clubs, coin karaoke, and nightlife destinations. When the first confirmed case was diagnosed, the Korean Center for Disease Control and Central Disaster Management Headquarters responded quickly, emphasizing early detection with numerous tests and a social distancing policy. This slowed the spread of infection without intensive containment, shut down, or mitigation interventions. After entering the public health blue alert level, a business continuity plan was distributed. After entering the orange level, the Ministry of Employment and Labor developed workplace guidelines for COVID-19 consisting of social distancing, flexible working schedules, early identification of workers with suspected infections, and disinfection of workplaces. Owing to the intensive workplace social distancing policy, workplaces remained safe with only small sporadic group infections. Conclusion: The workplace social distancing policy with timely implementation of specific guidelines was a key to preventing a large outbreak of COVID-19 in Korean workplaces. However, sporadic incidents of COVID-19 are still ongoing, and risk assessment in vulnerable workplaces should be continued.

• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.217-236
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• 2021

2020년 9월 코로나19 대유행으로 인한 사회적 거리두기 수도권 2.5단계와 전국 2단계 시기에 국내 거주 성인(N = 445)을 대상으로 조사를 실시하여 개인의 집단주의 성향과 사회적 거리두기 행동 간의 관계를 사회적 거리두기에 관한 주관적 규범이 매개한다는 가설을 검증했다. 연구 결과, 집단주의 성향이 강한 사람들은 사회적 거리두기에 관한 규범을 강하게 지각했고, 그에 따라 사회적 거리두기에 참여하는 매개경로가 유의했다. 그리고 이 결과는 코로나19와 관련하여 지각하는 개인적 취약성에 관계없이 관찰되었다. 개인주의-집단주의와 행동면역, 그리고 코로나19 확산을 차단하는 효과적인 조치로서 사회적 거리두기와 관련하여 본 연구 결과가 지니는 시사점 및 장래 연구 방향을 논의하였다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.513-518
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• 2022

지난 2년간 코로나 19로 인한 사회의 모든 분야가 저발전을 이루고, 많은 피해를 입었다. 특히 사람간의 모임제안, 간격유지로 연구 분야에서 일하고 있는 많은 사람들은 특히 더 아무것도 할 수 없는 상황이었다. UX Design을 통한 코로나 19 사회에서 사람들의 사회적거리두기 방법 분석을 통해 정부거리 지침에 맞는 간격을 유지 할 수 있는 거리유지 장치를 개발하는 것이 본 연구의 목적이다. 거리유지 장치 개발을 위해 초음파거리감지센서와 배터리, 충전방식, 거리표시방식, 등의 UI 디자인에 관한 연구를 통해 LED의 색상의 변화로 거리를 표현한다. 본 연구의 방법은 거리유지 장치의 외형을 3D로 디자인하고 3D 프린터를 통해 프로토타입을 출력하여 초음파거리감지 센서, 네오픽셀모듈, 그리고 아두이노 설치를 통해 장치를 개발하고, 이것을 테스트 하여 코로나 19로부터 사회적거리두기의 실천을 돕는 실제 제품을 개발하는 것이다.

• 동서간호학연구지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.167-175
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• 2020

Purpose: This study aims to understand the effect of attitudes toward COVID-19, subjective norms, and intentions toward social distancing as a preventative measure for COVID-19 in nursing university students, and to provide basic data for COVID-19 prevention. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used in this study. The participants included 169 nursing students at a university in G city. Data were collected from 22 May 2020 to 1 June 2020. A self-report questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analyses with the IBM/SPSS 26.0 for Window Program. Results: Intention was the most influential factor on social distancing (β=.29, p=.002), followed by the number of breakfasts per week (β=.18, p=.005), school grade (β=-.16, p<.001), and smoking status (β=-.13, p=.046). These variables explained 35.0% of factors influencing social distancing (F=12.24, p<.001). Conclusion: The results of this study are meaningful and present a direction for nursing students and future medical personnel to effectively perform social distancing. It is necessary to educate nursing students so that they can practice proper health care habits and intentions for social distancing.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.189-200
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• 2021

Purpose: We aimed to provide effective emergency medical services (EMS) response strategies for coping with high acuity patients during the pandemic by analyzing the influence of the COVID-19 and social distancing on EMS. Methods: In this retrospective observational study, we analyzed the distribution of high acuity patients transported by Daejeon 1-1-9 EMS during the COVID-19 pandemic period, between February 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020 and the same period in 2019, as well as the level 3 social distancing enforced period, between July 27, 2020 and October 31, 2020. Results: The EMS dispatches decreased by 17% during the observed COVID-19 pandemic period compared to the same period in 2019. The number of cases with cardiac arrest and positive prehospital stroke scale rose by (p<.001). Patients with cardiac arrest, trauma, and positive prehospital stroke scale increased by during the level 3 social distancing period. Conclusion: Unlike the decreased EMS call volume and patient transports during the COVID-19 pandemic, cardiac arrest cases and the severity of high acuity patients tended to increase. We suggest that EMS systems should contrive a response strategy considering the collateral effect of major epidemics on the incidence rate of high acuity patients.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제37권6_1호
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• pp.1647-1656
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• 2021

한국은 코로나19로 인한 감염전파를 줄이기 위해 4단계의 사회적 거리두기 기준을 설정하고 확진자 발생 비율을 기준으로 단계를 전환하여 시행하고 있다. 이러한 사회적 거리두기는 사람들의 이동 및 모임 등 사회적 접촉을 제한함으로써 시민들의 활동량에 변화를 가져왔다. 이를 직관적으로 확인할 수 있는 데이터 중 하나가 Night Time Light (NTL)이다. NTL은 인공위성에 포착된 불빛을 활용해 측정한 국가경제규모를 측정할 수 있는 변수로, 야간동안 사람의 사회 활동을 파악하는데 활용할 수 있다. NTL 자료는 수오미 위성(Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership, S-NPP)에 탑재된 센서인 Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)에 포함된 Day-Night Band (DNB)를 통해 얻을 수 있다. 본 연구는 2019년 1월 5일부터 2021년 10월 26일까지 1023개의 Suomi 자료를 수집하고, 서울의 NTL 변화를 시계열로 생성하여 사회적 거리두기 단계와의 상관관계를 분석하였다. 그 결과 사회적 거리두기의 단계가 높아질수록 NTL의 공간적, 시간적 변화가 모두 감소된 것으로 나타났다. 이는 더 높은 단계의 사회적 거리두기 정책이 실행됨에 따라 야간 시간대의 상업 활동 및 모임 인원제한 등과 같은 사회적 활동의 제한이 실제로 서울의 NTL 감소에 영향을 준 것으로 해석할 수 있다. 본 연구는 향후 코로나19 관련 정부의 정책을 평가하고 개선하기 위한 참고자료로 활용할 수 있을 것이다.