• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.171-180
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• 2022

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the perception and usage of oral hygiene products among patients who visited dental hospitals or clinics. Methods: A questionnaire was provided to a total of 187 patients who visited dental hospitals or clinics in Gyeongnam area. The answers were then statistically analyzed. Results: Interest in oral hygiene (r=0.194, p<0.01) and the subjective perception of oral health (r=0.232, p<0.01) had a significant positive correlation with oral hygiene device awareness. Moreover, this study showed that females (β=-0.185, p<0.05) and those with greater interest in oral health (β=0.156, p<0.05) were more familiar with and used toothbrushes regularly. Finally, this study showed that females (β=-0.459, p<0.001) and those who did not suffer from halitosis (β=-0.215, p<0.01) were more familiar with and used oral hygiene devices regularly. Conclusions: To ensure the proper recognition and use of oral hygiene devices, professional oral health education is necessary. Furthermore, various forms of media should be used to disseminate information on oral hygiene devices.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.149-160
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• 2016

This study utilized importance and performance analysis (IPA) in order to improve and plan tangible (menu) and intangible (service) products at dumpling shops. Menu attributes for tangible products were classified into sensory factor, health factor, hygiene factor, and external factor. Attributes for intangible products were classified into response factor, visual factor, spatial factor, package factor, and promotion factor. In IPA analysis of tangible products, sensory factor and hygiene factor were located in Quadrant I (Keep up the good work). Health factor was located in Quadrant III (Low priority for management) and the external factor was located in Quadrant II (Possible overkill). In IPA analysis of intangible products, response factor and visual factor were located in Quadrant I, whereas promotion factor was located in Quadrant III. The attributes related to kindness of staff and space for customers in the store were more important, but due to their low performance level, they were located in Quadrant IV (Concentrate management here). Thus, the product planner should improve attributes of the related product immediately. As a result, the development of competitive products within the market is possible.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.438-446
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• 2013

This paper investigated the purchase behavior of Kimchi products by surveying housewives in Jeonbuk area who have purchased Kimchi products. The studied consumers purchased Kimchi products for the convenience and time-saving aspects. Factors taken into account when purchasing Kimchi were hygiene, taste and ingredients. The main places of purchase for Kimchi products were large discount markets. The purchase information paths were product displays at stores and recommendations from acquaintances. The most purchased type of Kimchi products was cabbage Kimchi. An one-time purchase amount was 10,000~30,000 won. The most purchased size was to be 500 g~1 kg. Desired improvements for Kimchi products were a display of the ingredients origin, exclusion of monosodium glutamate, freshness, and hygiene. Based on the results, this research aids in analyzing the marketing mix (4P: product, price, place, promotion) of Kimchi products for Kimchi manufacturers.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.223-230
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of the study is to develop a program of oral health education by investigating the use and educational needs on auxiliary oral care products in employees. Methods : A self-administered questionnaire was filled out by 321 employees in the heavy industry in Youngam-gun. Results : Most of the employees used the dental floss. Approximately 72.6% answered that they did not receive the education on auxiliary oral care products and 81.3% of subjects did not participate in the education for the auxiliary oral care products. If free education is provided, 66.5% would receive the auxiliary oral care products use education. The best ways of education were expert lecture and brochure. Conclusions : The employees want the continuing education for the use of auxiliary oral care products. The oral health promotion program must be focused on the active practice of oral health behavior.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.52-59
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• 2012

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the exposure possibility of by-products during the semiconductor manufacturing processes. Methods: The authors investigated types of chemicals generated during semiconductor manufacturing processes by the qualitative experiment on generation of by-products at the laboratory and a literature survey. Results: By-products due to decomposition of photoresist by UV-light during the photo-lithography process, ionization of arsine during the ion implant process, and inter-reactions of chemicals used at diffusion and deposition processes can be generated in wafer fabrication line. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene and formaldehyde can be generated during the mold process due to decomposition of epoxy molding compound and mold cleaner in semiconductor chip assembly line. Conclusions: Various types of by-products can be generated during the semiconductor manufacturing processes. Therefore, by-products carcinogen such as benzene, formaldehyde, and arsenic as well as chemical substances used during the semiconductor manufacturing processes should be controlled carefully.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.225-233
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• 2020

위생용품의 기준 및 규격서에는 포름알데히드 함량 시험법이 위생용품 유형별로 다르게 규정되어 있다. 위생용품 유형별로 미용티슈, 기저귀 안감 및 방수층, 팬티라이너를 대표 시료로 하여, 2,4-DNPH/HPLC법, 아세틸아세톤/분광광도계법, 아세틸아세톤/HPLC법을 비교 분석하였다. 시험방법의 유효성 확인을 위하여 위생용품 유형별로 직선성과 검출한계, 정량한계, 회수율, 반복성 등을 검토하였다. 포름알데히드 표준용액으로 검량선을 작성 한 결과 3가지 시험방법에서 모두 상관계수(R²)가 0.999이상이었고, 검출한계와 정량한계는 위생용품의 기준 및 규격에 규정된 각각의 최대잔류허용기준(Maximum Residue Level, MRL)에 비해 매우 낮게 나타났다. 또한 80%이상의 양호한 회수율을 확인할 수 있었고, 반복성(repeatability)도 20% 이내에 해당하여 양호하였다. 분석장비 별 비교에서는 분광광도계에 비하여 HPLC는 낮은 검출한계 및 정량한계를 나타내어 정밀한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 유도체화 후 차광을 유지하면서 분석이 가능한 장점이 있었다. 유도체화 시액별 시간 경과에 따른 포름알데히드 안정성 평가를 위하여 2,4-DNPH와 아세틸아세톤으로 유도체화 한 후 0, 3, 6, 9, 24, 48 시간에 HPLC로 포름알데히드를 분석하였다. 2,4-DNPH로 유도체화 된 포름알데히드의 경우 시간의 경과에 따른 포름알데히드 피크면적의 통계적 유의성은 보이지 않았다(P>0.05). 반면, 아세틸아세톤의 경우 유의적인 상관관계를 보였는데(P<0.01), 아세틸아세톤-포름알데히드 면적과 시간과는 음의 상관계수(r)를 보였다. 최초로 측정된 포름알데히드 피크면적평균 대비 시간대 별 피크면적평균 비교에서는 2,4-DNPH 시액으로 유도체화 한 경우에는 면적비의 특별한 증감이 관찰되지 않아 안정한 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 아세틸아세톤으로 유도체화한 경우에는 시간의 경과에 따라 감소 경향을 보이다가 48시간 경과 후에는 81.3-95.2% 수준으로 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 위생용품은 대부분 일회용으로 제조가 용이한 종이와 부직포 재질로 만드는 경우가 많고, 제조과정 중 접착제를 사용한다. 따라서 위생용품 최종제품에도 포름알데히드가 잔존할 가능성이 있다. 우리나라에서도 위생용품관리법으로 위생용품 중의 포름알데히드 기준을 마련하여 관리하고 있으나 시행 초기로 국내 유통 제품에 대한 포름알데히드 잔류 실태조사는 미흡한 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 부산지역에서 유통 중인 위생용품 총 205건을 대상으로 포름알데히드 함량 모니터링을 실시하였다. 일회용 기저귀 74건 중 73건에서 0.13-29.87 mg/kg의 수준으로 낮은 농도의 포름알데히드가 잔류되어 있음을 확인하였다. 이에 일회용 기저귀는 피부에 직접 접촉하는 부분을 중심으로 지속적인 관리가 필요할 것으로 생각된다. 반면 화장지 78건, 일회용 타월 27건, 일회용 행주 12건, 종이컵 7건, 일회용 종이냅킨 6건, 종이빨대 1건에서는 포름알데히드가 모두 검출되지 않아 안전하게 관리되고 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.46-54
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• 2023

경기도에서 유통 중인 위생용품의 안전성을 확인하기 위해 포름알데히드 잔류량에 대해 조사하였다. 포름알데히드는 위생용품에 잔류할 수 있는 유해물질 중 하나이다. 일회용 빨대(종이제) 6건, 일회용 종이냅킨 9건, 화장지 21건, 일회용 행주 13건, 일회용 타월 16건, 식품접객업소용 물티슈 32건, 일회용 면봉 25건, 일회용 기저귀 100건 등 총 222건에 대한 검사 결과, 식품접객업소용 물티슈 3건(1.87-4.45 mg/kg)에서 검출되었으며 규격(20 mg/kg) 대비 약 9-22% 수준이었다. 연구 대상 위생용품은 모두 포름알데히드 개별규격에 적합하였고 안전한 제품이 유통되고 있음을 확인하였다. 「위생용품의 기준 및 규격」 중 포름알데히드 시험법은 유형에 따라 세가지로 구분하여 적용하도록 규정되어 있다. 본 연구에 사용된 시료는 제1법 또는 제2법을 적용하는 유형으로 각 시험법의 유효성 검증을 위해 검출한계, 정량한계, 직선성, 회수율을 검토하였다. 제1법은 제2법에 비해 검출한계와 정량한계가 낮게 나타나 저농도의 포름알데히드 정량이 가능함을 확인하였다. 두 시험법은 모두 상관계수(R²)가 0.9999이상, 회수율이 80%이상, 반복성도 양호한 수준이었다. 제2법 적용 시 일회용 면봉과 일회용 기저귀 중 일부 시료에서 불순물의 영향으로 분석 파장에서 간섭이 확인된 경우가 있어 제1법으로 분석 후 결과를 비교하였다. 그 결과 제1법은 제2법에 비해 불순물의 간섭 없이 분석이 가능하였고, 저농도의 포름알데히드를 검출할 수 있었다. 따라서 향후 위생용품의 종류에 따라 시험법을 구분하여 적용하지 않고 일원화하는 것이 필요해 보인다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.119-126
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• 2021

Background: Dental caries is mainly composed of various cellular components and is deposited around the tooth surface and gums, causing a number of periodontal diseases. Streptococcus mutans is commonly found in the human oral cavity and is a significant contributor to tooth decay. The use of antibacterial ingredients in oral hygiene products has demonstrated usefulness in the management of dental caries. This study investigated the anticaries effect of the ethanol extract of Terminalia chebula (EETC) against S. mutans and their cytotoxicity to gingival epithelial cells. Methods: The EETC was prepared from T. chebula fruit using ethanol extraction. Disk diffusion, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), and colony forming unit (CFU) were analyzed to investigate the antimicrobial activity of the EETC. Glucan formation was measured using the filtrate of the bacterial culture medium and sucrose. Gene expression was analyzed using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Cytotoxicity was analyzed via the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay. Results: The antibacterial activity of the EETC was explored using disc diffusion and CFU measurements. The MIC and MBC of the EETC were 10 and 20 ㎍/ml, respectively. EETC treatment decreased insoluble glucan formation by S. mutans enzymes and also resulted in reduced glycosyltransferase B (gtf B), gtf C, gtf D, and fructosyltransferase (ftf), expressions on RT-PCR. In addition, at effective antibacterial concentrations, EETC treatment was not cytotoxic to gingival epithelial cells. Conclusion: These results demonstrate that the EETC is an effective anticaries ingredient with low cytotoxicity to gingival epithelial cells. The EETC may be useful in antibacterial oral hygiene products for the management of dental caries.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.721-727
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• 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate the level of microbial contamination in smoked salmon products sold in hypermarkets in major metropolitan cities in Korea. Listeria monocytogenes is the primary cause of smoked and raw salmon product recalls. Here, we used L. monocytogenes as a bacterial hygiene indicator and investigated the microbial contamination level of frozen/refrigerated smoked salmon products collected from hyper markets. Contamination levels were analyzed by seasons, manufacturers, and consumption regions. For hygiene indicator bacteria, total bacteria count, coliforms, and Escherichia coli were examined according to the food code established by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to detect Listeria sp. The highest contamination level was observed in spring in Busan among five consumption regions. Listeria was detected at a level of 2.1% among all samples collected. And especially L. monocytogenes was detected in two cases from the samples collected from Daegu and Daejeon. Sanitary standards and specifications should be established according to the contamination level of smoked salmon products investigated in this study, and continuous monitoring is necessary.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.221-228
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• 1994

The quantitative detection of ochratoxin A (OT-A) in the traditional fermented foods were investigated to develop the analytical procedures, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay(ELISA) and Chemiluminescence Immunoassay(CIA). Products used were divided into two groups: the first was the home-made 13 Doenjang, 12 Kanjang, and 14 Gochujang; and the second the traditional commercial products, 17 Deonjang and 11 Kanjang, which collected throughout the country. The standard curve for the quantitative determination of OT-A showed that the sensitivities in ELISA and CIA were upto the level of 20 pg/assay, and that the OT-A recovery rates were appeared to be more than 90%. The residual OT-A in the home-made products were 7.1$\pm$3.7 ng/g for Deonjang, 2.1$\pm$4.1 ng/g Kanjang were found in the traditional commercial products. Residual OT-A in the home-made products was comparatively far less than that of the traditional commercial products. At heat stability test of OT-A in the traditional fermented foods was found to be stable even at 121$^{\circ}C$ for 120 min.