• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.317-329
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• 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the association between cohabitation status and sleep quality in family members of people with dementia (PwDs). Methods: Data of 190 365 participants aged ≥19 years from the 2018 Korea Community Health Survey were analyzed. Participants were categorized according to their cohabitation status with PwDs. Multiple logistic regression and ordinal logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the relationship between the cohabitation status of PwDs' relatives and sleep quality measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and PSQI subscales. Results: Compared to participants without PwDs in their families, both cohabitation and non-cohabitation with PwDs were associated with poor sleep quality (cohabitation, male: odds ratio [OR],1.28; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.08 to 1.52; female: OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.20 to 1.64; non-cohabitation, male: OR, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.05 to 1.24; female: OR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.14 to 1.33). In a subgroup analysis, non-cohabiting family members showed the highest odds of experiencing poor sleep quality when the PwD lived alone (male: OR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.14 to 1.91; female: OR, 1.58; 95% CI, 1.24 to 2.01). Cohabiting male and female participants had higher odds of poor subjective sleep quality and use of sleeping medications than non-cohabiting male and female participants, respectively. Conclusions: The residence of PwDs and cohabitation status may contribute to poor sleep quality among PwDs' family members. The circumstances faced by cohabiting and non-cohabiting family members should be considered when evaluating sleep quality in family members of PwDs, and appropriate interventions may be needed to improve sleep quality in both cohabiting and non-cohabiting family members.

• 한국인구학
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.77-100
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• 2008

지난 약 십년사이 급변하는 한국의 가족환경 속에서 대중매체들은 혼인신고 지연 등을 포함 하여 동거(cohabitation)가 많이 증가하고 있다고 보고한다. 본 연구에서는 동거자의 특성을 검증하고, 한국가족에서 동거가 가지는 의미를 탐구하고자 하였다. 조사의 초점은 아니었지만 동거의 일면을 밝혀줄 수 있는 2개의 전국조사, 즉 혼인신고와 사회통계조사, 자료를 바탕으로 다변인 로짓분석을 실시하였다. 결과들은 대체로 서구문헌에서 제시하는 이론적 틀을 수용한다. 첫째, 동거는 이혼의 증가 등 가족제도의 전반적인 변화와 관련되어있다. 혼전동거의 비율이 초혼보다 재혼에서 높았고, 초혼과는 달리 이혼 후 재혼에서는 교육수준에 따른 혼전동거비율의 차이가 거의 없었다. 둘째, 취업이나 학력 등의 면에서 사회경제적 자원이 적은 남자들이 많은 남자들에 비하여 결혼보다 동거를 택할 확률이 대체로 높았다. 셋째, 부부간 취업, 교육수준, 연령차이 등 사회경제적 지위를 비교해 보면, 결혼커플보다 동거커플에서 성역할 평등 혹은 성역 할 반전이 더 활발한 것 같다. 학력, 취업, 가족가치관, 연령 등 동거커플들의 특성이 미혼자 및 이혼자뿐 아니라 결혼부부와도 특별히 유사하지 않다는 면에서, 현재 우리나라에서 행해지는 동거를 단순히 결혼의 연장선으로 볼 수는 없는 것 같다. 결혼을 하되 당분간 두고 본다는 의미를 넘어서, 동거를 선택할 수밖에 없는 이유가 있는 것이 아닌가 생각된다. 결혼을 유지하기 어려운 사회적 여건 때문에 동거가 확산되고 있는지, 그 원인, 과정 및 결과에 관한 보다 체계적인 후속 연구가 요청된다.

• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.7-13
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was to compare the nutrient intake of elderly according to their cohabitation status and determine its effects on the prevalence of anemia. Data from the KNHANES were used for this study, including raw data on socioeconomic characteristics, nutrient intake, health status, and clinical laboratory findings. Study subjects aged 60 to 80 years were retrieved and analyzed. As a result, the prevalence of anemia was 12.0% (men, 11.6%; women, 12.3%). The prevalence rate increased with age, and odds ratio [OR] of anemia among those aged 75 to 80 years was 4.16 times higher in men (OR=4.16, 95% confidence interval [CI]=2.48-6.97) and 2.77 times higher in women (OR=2.77, 95% CI=1.86-4.14) compared to 60~64 years old. Socioeconomic factors (area of residence, education level, household income), including cohabitation Status (living alone VS living with other family members), and health behaviors (high-risk drinking, smoking, aerobic exercise) did not significantly effect on anemia. In addition, other than protein intake for men, nutrient intake did not have a significant effect on the prevalence rate of anemia. Hypertension, diabetes, and cancer significantly increased the risk of anemia. In Korea, the influencing factors of elderly anemia change over time, so periodic follow-up studies are needed.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.101-109
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was to identify the relations among ADL, self-efficacy, physical activity and cognitive function in elders. Methods: A total of 257 subjects aged between 60 and 92 were selected through convenient sampling. Data were collected with a self-reported questionnaire from November 1 to November 30, 2008. Collected data were analyzed with SPSS/WIN 15.0. Results: Differences in ADL, self-efficacy, physical activity, and cognitive functions according to general characteristics were as follows. ADL was significantly different according to age, cohabitation, recognition on health, and successful aging. Self-efficacy was significantly different according to cohabitation, recognition on health, and successful aging. Physical activity was significantly different according to age, educational level, cohabitation, and cognition on health. Cognitive function was significantly different according to age, educational level, job, and recognition on health. The correlation coefficient (r) of the ADL variables was .565 for self-efficacy, .633 for physical activity and .460 for cognitive function. Conclusion: Findings of this study may be useful in understanding the health status of community-dwelling elders and developing more specific health promotion programs.

• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.218-225
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting energy drinks consumption among adolescents in South Korea. Methods: The study is a secondary analysis. Using statistics from the 11th (2015) Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey, any variations among the subjects were presented as percentages and analyzed by $x^2$ test and logistic regression analysis. The study sample comprised 68,043 middle and high school students in South Korea. Results: In Model 1 including general characteristics, the significant factors of energy drinks consumption were gender, weekly allowance, cohabitation with family. and economic status. In the final model where health-related characteristics were added, the significant factors were gender, school type, weekly allowance, cohabitation with family, stress level, sadness, drinking, smoking and walking days. Conclusion: The result suggests that intensified education on energy drinks consumption is needed not only at schools, but in the whole community. Also, adolescents' awareness of potential health effects of energy drinks, in particular when mixed in alcoholic beverages, should be increased through health education.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.79-88
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that affect quality of life in elderly people with dementia. Methods: The participants for this descriptive correlational study were 97 elderly patients with dementia who were attending a daycare center or were being cared for at home. Data were collected from the participants using the Mini-Mental Status Examination-Dementia Scale, the Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form), Activity of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale. Results: There were statistically significant differences in quality of life of elders with dementia according to mobility, using dementia day-care center, and cohabitation. In multiple regression analysis, depression, activity of daily of living, using dementia day-care centers and cohabitation were significant predictors of quality of life and the four variables explained 60% of the variance in quality of life. Conclusion: Findings indicate that to enhance the quality of life for elders with dementia, depression needs to be decreased and regular use of daycare service recommended. Further, various programs enhancing physical ability need to be developed and used with these elders.

• 동서간호학연구지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.19-25
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify relationships among Yangsaeng, activities of daily living (ADL), and physical activity in the elderly in Korea. Methods: A total of 257 subjects (ranged 60-88 yr of age) was recruited through convenient sampling. Data were collected with a self-reported questionnaire from March 2 through 25, 2009. Collected data were analyzed with SPSS/PC WIN 15.0. Results: The level of Yangsaeng was significantly different according to the level of health recognition (p<.05). The level of ADL was differed significantly according to age, successful aging, cohabitation, and health recognition. Physical activity was also significantly different according to age, educational level, cohabitation, (r=.385; p<.05) and health cognition (p<.05). The level of Yangsaeng was significantly correlated with ADL (r=.448) and physical activity (r=.385; p<.05). Conclusions: These findings help in understanding the health status of community-dwelling elders and suggest that promoting the Yangsaeng can be an effective intervention as a health promotion program for the elderly in Korea.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.489-500
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• 2016

본 논문은 한국 간호대학생의 외모 만족도와 대인관계 성향 및 우울간의 관계를 확인하고 우울에 미치는 영향요인을 확인하고자 한다. 연구 대상자의 연령은 17세-27세 범위이며 총 247명이 편의 추출에 의해 선정되었다. 연구는 2012년 11월 1일부터 2013년 3월 30일까지 시행하였다. 우울에 유의한 변수는 형제서열순위, 종교, 학교성적, 경제적 상태, 거주상태, 스트레스 해소방법이었다. 우울과 외모만족도, 대인관계 경향은 양의 상관관계를 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 우울에 가장 큰 영향을 미치는 것은 외형, 경제적 수준이었고, 다음으로 동정-수용적, 반항-불신적, 체형과 거주상태 순으로 모형의 수정된 결정계수(R2)는 .268 이었다. 본 연구결과는 한국 간호대학생의 우울을 이해하고 개인간 상호관계와 우울 프로그램을 개발하는데 유용한 연구가 될 것이다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.405-415
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• 2019

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations of frailty with perceived neighborhood walkability and environmental pollution among community-dwelling older adults in rural areas. Methods: The participants were 808 community-dwelling men and women aged 65 years and older in 2 rural towns. Comprehensive information, including demographics, socioeconomic status, grip strength, polypharmacy, perceived neighborhood environment (specifically, walkability and environmental pollution), and frailty, was collected from participants using face-to-face interviews conducted between June and August 2018. Perceived neighborhood walkability was measured using 20 items that were selected and revised from the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale, the Neighborhood Walkability Checklist from the National Heart Foundation of Australia, and the Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Survey. The Kaigo-Yobo Checklist was used to assess participants' frailty. Results: The overall prevalence of frailty in this community-dwelling population was 35.5%. Sex, age, cohabitation status, educational attainment, employment status, grip strength, and polypharmacy were significantly associated with frailty. In the logistic regression analysis, frailty was associated with low perceived neighborhood walkability (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.881; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.833 to 0.932; p<0.001) and severe perceived neighborhood environmental pollution (aOR, 1.052; 95% CI, 1.017 to 1.087; p=0.003) after adjusting for sex, age, cohabitation status, educational attainment, employment status, monthly income, grip strength, and polypharmacy. Conclusions: More studies are warranted to establish causal relationships between walkability and environmental pollution and frailty.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제20권9호
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• pp.131-139
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• 2022

본 연구의 목적은 노인이 건강상태가 악화되어도 시설에 입소하지 않고 지역사회 내에서 계속 거주하기를 원하는 노인들의 주거욕구 영향요인을 현재 노인들의 동거형태를 중심으로 분석하였다. 노인실태조사에 의하면 우리나라 노인의 동거형태는 독신 및 부부가구의 구성 외에 기혼성인자녀와 동거하는 경우와 미혼성인자녀와 동거하는 경우로 세분하였다. 이에 본 연구에서는 2020년 노인복지실태조사 자료를 통해 노인의 인구사회학적 특성과 동거형태에 따라 지역사회 내에서 계속거주 의향에 미치는 영향에 대해 SPSS 25 프로그램을 활용해 분석하였다. 주요 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 노인의 인구사회학적 특성의 성별, 연령, 주택소유 여부가 통계적 유의수준으로 나타났다. 둘째, 노인의 동거형태가 독신가구일 경우 지역사회 계속거주 의향에 부정적 영향을, 부부가구일 경우와 장남과 동거할 경우 지역사회 계속거주 의향에 긍정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났고 이는 통계적으로 유의한 수준으로 나타났다. 이를 바탕으로 노인의 지역사회 내 계속거주를 증진시키기 위해 재가 돌봄 강화, 고령친화 환경 개선 등 노인복지정책 수립에 필요한 기초자료와 함께 정책적 제언을 제시하였다.