• 대한가정학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 1997

The purpose of this study is to investigate time use of married female clerical workers and their husbands. Data for 143 couples were gathered from using structured questioinaire and time dairy. The analysis of time use data was carried out two approaches. They are the amount of time spent and the distribution of time for dailly activities. And also the couples' perceptions how restricted their long time labor to their family life was analyzed. The results were shown as follows: (1) Married female clerical workers and their husbands have long labor time and their physiological and leisure time is too short. This means the patterns of their time use are very unbalanced type. (2) Wives worked longer than husbands on total labor with a large sexual difference in household works.(3) Couples perceived that wives' work more negative affection on their family life than husbands' work.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제29권9호
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• pp.807-812
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• 2005

The objective of this study is to empirically investigate the effect of gender discrimination to female workers in Korean shipping firms on the their organization commitment and organizational citizenship behavior. In carrying out the objective of this study, two hypotheses about the structural relationship among gender discrimination, organization commitment and organizational citizenship behaviors in the Korean shipping firms are established after reviewing the related studies. Survey questionnaires are distributed and analyzed to test the reliability and validity of the response. Also, a structural equation model is established and the model is analyzed by AMOS. In conclusion, there are a negative effect of gender discrimination on female workers' organizational commitment and a positive effect of their commitment on OCB. Through this paper, the comprehensive understanding of the structural relationship among gender discrimination, organization commitment and organizational citizenship behavior would be promoted.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.581-595
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• 1994

To investigate the effect of carbon disulfide on blood pressure, the BP measurements in the periodic health examination results and the medical records of factory clinic were reviewed. The study subjects were composed of 1336 male and 544 female workers, who were categorized into three groups by the exposure status-highly exposed, moderately exposed and non-exposed group. The results of the study were as follows; 1. The age-adjusted mean systolic and diastolic BP of male workers were 122.35 mmHg/79.11 mmHg in highly exposed, 121.57mmHg/79.05mmHg in moderately exposed and 122.67mmHg/82.27mmHg in non-exposed group. For female workers, BPs were 115.13mmHg/74.49mmHg in moderately exposed and 113.48mmHg/74.30mmHg in non-exposed group. 2. In multiple regression analysis of maximum BP against Age and tenure, the slope coefficients of age and tenure on the systolic BP were 0.379, 0.667 respectively and those on the diastolic BP were 0.331, 0.405 respectively in highly exposed male workers. Tenure was a significant variable in this study. For female workers, however the slope coefficients of tenure on BP were significant only for systolic BP of moderately-exposed group. 3. In multiple regression analysis of Bp against age, cumulative exposure index (CEI), cholesterol, all the variables showed significant slope coefficients in male, but age and CEI on systolic BP were significant for female workers (p<0.05). 4. In the multiple analysis of the amount of Bp change and the velocity of Bp change among male workers, the slope coefficients of tenure tended to increase as exposure level increased. Among female workers, the slope coefficients of tenure were significant on the amount of Bp change and the velocity of Bp change in moderately exposed group.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.74-84
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 2013년 국민건강영양조사 자료를 이용하여 30~64세 무직을 제외한 근로자 1,750명 (남성 892명, 여성 858명)을 대상으로 화이트칼라와 블루칼라로 직업군을 분류하였으며 이를 통해 직업군에 따른 대사증후군의 구성요소와 유병률 및 영양 상태를 비교 연구하였다. 그 결과 대사증후군 영향 요인으로 작용하는 사회경제적 지표인 교육수준과 소득수준에서 남녀 모두 화이트칼라가 블루칼라보다 높았다. 대사증후군 유병률을 살펴보았을 때, 남성의 경우 블루칼라 35.1%, 화이트칼라 26.8%로 블루칼라가 화이트칼라보다 높게 나타났으며, 여성의 경우 블루칼라 24.8%, 화이트칼라 8.9%로 블루칼라가 화이트칼라보다 대사증후군 유병률이 높았다. 남녀를 비교하였을 때는 여성보다 남성에서 대사증후군 유병률이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 대사증후군 구성요소의 유병률에서는 남성의 경우 고혈당이 블루칼라가 화이트칼라보다 유의적으로 유병률이 높았으며 여성의 경우 복부 비만, 고혈압, 고혈당, 고중성지방혈증, 저HDL콜레스테롤혈증 모두 블루칼라가 화이트칼라보다 유의적으로 유병률이 높았다. 음식군별 1회 섭취량을 고려하여 주당 섭취빈도를 살펴본 결과 직업군별 남성의 경우 블루칼라가 화이트칼라보다 밥류의 주당 섭취빈도가 많았으며 빵 떡류의 주당 섭취빈도는 화이트칼라가 블루칼라보다 유의적으로 많이 섭취하였다. 여성의 경우는 블루칼라가 화이트칼라보다 국 찌개류의 주당 섭취빈도가 많았으며 과일류의 주당 섭취빈도는 화이트칼라가 블루칼라보다 유의적으로 많이 섭취하였다. 영양소 섭취량은 총 에너지 섭취량을 제외한 나머지 영양소 섭취량에서 남녀 모두 화이트칼라가 블루칼라보다 많이 섭취하였다. 따라서 본 연구 결과 남녀 모두 대사증후군 유병률은 블루칼라가 화이트칼라보다 높았으며 특히, 여성의 블루칼라에서 대사증후군과 그 구성요소의 유병률 비율이 높게 나타나 대사증후군 중재 및 예방을 위한 영양교육이 필요할 것이다. 또한, 남녀 모두 블루칼라가 화이트칼라보다 영양소 섭취 및 식사의 질이 전반적으로 저조한 것으로 나타나 블루칼라의 올바른 식습관 개선이 필요하다고 사료된다. 결론적으로 본 연구를 통해 성별에 따른 직업유형별 대사증후군 유병률과 영양소 섭취 상태가 상이하므로 이를 고려한 근로자들의 질병 예방을 위한 맞춤형 영양교육 서비스가 필요하다고 사료된다.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.127-141
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• 2007

This study examined the differences of elderly workers' psychological well-being according to gender and explored the variables which account for their psychological well-being. Paid laborers aged 60 or older(eight-five men and nine-eight females) were interviewed. The psychological well-being of male workers was higher than that of the female workers. The control level of activity and family support were the variables that explained the psychological well-being of male paid workers. The higher the control level of activity was, and the more support given from family, the higher the psychological well-being scores they showed. Educational level, demand level of activity, and material reward determined the psychological well-being of female workers. The higher their educational level was, the lower the demand level of activity was, and the fewer rewards they received from paid work, the higher their psychological well-being was.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권22호
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• pp.9817-9822
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• 2014

Background: Breast cancer is a serious health problem. Early detection is crucial for optimal treatment and reducing mortality. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate health beliefs concerning performance of breast self- examination (BSE) and mammography in a sample of Iranian female health workers. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed among 441 female health care workers (physicians=88, nurses=163, midwives=38, officers=68, and others=84) in 3 different health centers in Yazd, Iran. Data were collected using a self administered questionnaire which included demographic characteristics and thenPersian version of the Champion's Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS). Results: The mean age of the participants was $34.7{\pm}13.7$. It was found that 41.9% of the workers performed BSE in the past and 14.9% of them regularly, but only 10.6% of them had undergone a mammogram. Perceived barriers to BSE (F=6.351, P=0.021) and mammography (F=5.214, p=0.022) were significantly higher in officers than physicians, nurses or midwives. Perceived barriers were lower among those who had performed BSE and mammography, but not significant (p=0.34 and p=0.56, respectively). Furthermore, perceived susceptibility and perceived benefits of the workers who had BSE and mammography were significantly higher than who did not (p<0.05). Perceived seriousness was not a significant variable in BSE and mammography (p=0.71 and p=0.43, respectively). Conclusions: The health beliefs of health workers concerning the perceived susceptibility of breast cancer and the perceived benefits BSE and mammography significantly impact their screening practices.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.97-102
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• 2020

Background: It is well known that the prevalence of obesity in Korea is increasing over time, however it is not known how the trends among occupational groups and sex differ in such increasing trends. This study was designed to provide recent trends of obesity among workers in Korea and to identify whether there were differences among occupational groups. Methods: We used data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Phases I to VI (19982015), to analyze trends in the prevalence of obesity in adult Korean workers. Obesity was defined as a body mass index of 25 kg/㎡ or higher. Occupations were classified into 3 groups: (a) nonmanual workers, (b) service/sales workers, and (c) manual workers. Results: During the period of the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Phases I to VI, the prevalence of obesity in male workers increased in all occupations (31.1% to 39.5% in manual workers, 32.3% to 38.2% in service/sales workers, and 25.3% to 39.7% in manual workers). However, female workers did not show any particular tendency toward obesity, except for a significant decrease in the prevalence rate in service/sales workers (30.8% to 23.9%, p for trend = 0.0048). Conclusion: The trends of obesity prevalence by sex and occupation were different. For male manual workers, the prevalence rate increased steadily during the data period, while it decreased steadily in female sales/service workers.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.185-194
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was to explore situations that might put the middle-aged Korean-Chinese female migrant workers at risk for work-related musculoskeletal diseases (WMSDs). At the development phase of a continuing health project, the study aimed to clarify health promotion program needs of the migrant population. Methods: A qualitative description research design was used with three focus groups of 23 Korean-Chinese female migrant workers. Each focus group interview was conducted for 70-minutes using semi-structured interview guidelines. The data were analyzed using directed qualitative content analysis techniques. Results: The majority of the participants were household workers and their work included heavy material handling, standing for a long time, and working in awkward postures. They experienced discrimination from employers, lack of control at work, limitations in open-communication, job insecurity, and acculturation. They had needs to have health promotion programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases, depression and menopause as well as WMSDs. Conclusion: The participants were situated in work environments with physical demanding tasks, acculturative and job-related stress and lack of opportunities to participate in health promotion programs. It is suggested to develop a comprehensive program to better meet the needs of middle-aged Korean-Chinese female migrant workers rather than targeting the reduction of WMSDs.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.406-420
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• 1995

To study the health hazards and exposure status of manganese among female manganese workers, authors conducted airborne, blood and urine manganese concentration measurements, questionnaire and neurological examinations on 80 manganese-handling productive female workers(exposed group) in a manganese manufacturing facto in Pohang city and 127 productive female workers not handling manganese(control group) in other factories in the Pohang city. The results are; 1. Geometric mean concentrations of manganese in air and urine were $0.98mg/m^3\;and\;4.12{\mu}g/l$ and arithmetic mean concentration of manganese in blood was $6.94{\mu}g/dl$ in exposed group, significantly higher than those of control group(p<0.05). However, clinical and laboratory findings in exposed group were not statistically different from those of control group. 2. As age increase, positive rates of clinical symptoms also increased in the exposed group. However, in older aged group, the positive rates of symptoms and signs were statistically different from those of control group. We observed the same tendency in the positive rates of the neurological examinations. 3. There was statistically significant correlation between airborne and urine manganese concentrations(r=0.61, p<0.01) while there was no statistically significant correlation between airborne and blood manganese concentrations(r=0.29, p>0.05). The results suggest that urine manganese concentration was the best appropriate biomarker to estimate the exposure to manganese in respect to clinical symptoms and signs. In the analysis of correlation between urine and airborne manganese concentrations, it is required to adjust the present permissible exposure level(PEL) of airborne manganese.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.242-257
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• 1994

In Korea, female workforce has reached more than 40% of total working population, but the effects of work on spontaneous abortion are yet to be examined. This study as conducted to investigate the occupational effects on spontaneous abortion. Medical insurance claim data were used to examine the effects of the employment status and industry of employment on spontaneous abortion. The study population was composed of females, aged $15{\sim}44$, who were the beneficiary of medical insurance in the month of June, 1993. The working females covered by medical insurance for industrial workers, had the highest age-adjusted Spontaneous Abortion rate (SAB rate=claim frequency of spontaneous abortion/claim frequency of complication of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium), 6.65% whereas female dependants of medical insurance for industrial workers had the lowest age-adjusted SAB rate, 4.54%. Among industrial workers, the workers in manufacturing industry had the highest age-adjusted Spontaneous Abortion ratio(SAB ratio=claim frequency of spontaneous abortion/claim frequency of completly normal delivery), 43.2/100 whereas those in financing and service industry had age-adjusted SAB ratio, 16.2/100 and 20.5/100, respectively. The results of the study suggest the adverse effect of manufacturing Industry on reproduction. Work environments such as chemical exposures, overwork, awkard posture, and job stress should be further studied for their effects on reproductive functions of female.