• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.270-281
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• 2019

Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of the magnesium (Mg)-enriched formula vs. control formula in constipated infants. Methods: An open-label, interventional, and the comparator-controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mg-enriched formula in formula-fed infants ${\leq}6$ months old presenting with functional constipation according to modified Rome IV criteria. Infants were randomized 1:1 to intervention or control formula for 30 days. Parents recorded stool consistency (hard, normal, or watery) and frequency on days 1-7 and 23-29. Physicians recorded patient baseline characteristics and performed the clinical examination at the time of three patient visits (baseline, day 8, and 30). Results: Of the 286 recruited infants, 143 received the Mg-rich formula and 142 received the control formula. After 7 days, significantly more infants had stools with normal consistency with the Mg-rich formula compared to the infants fed with the control formula (81.8% vs. 41.1%; p<0.001). The number of infants passing one or more stools per day was increased at day 7 in the Mg-rich formula group (86.7% vs. 68.2%; p<0.001). At days 7 and 29, >25% of infants responded completely to the Mg-rich formula compared to <5% of infants fed with the control formula (p<0.001). Parents of infants in the Mg-rich formula group were very satisfied with the treatment (80.8% vs. 10.2%), with the majority willing to continue treatment after 30 days (97.9% vs. 52.6%; p<0.001). Conclusion: The Mg-rich formula significantly improved stool consistency and frequency compared to the control formula in constipated infants.

• 한국가정과학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.13-30
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of teacher's perception about the nutrition education of elementary schooL The results of this study were as follows. Most of the teachers responded that nutrition education necessitate in curriculum of elementary school, the main reason for necessity of nutrition education was for proper growth, they thought starting period of nutrition education was to begin when children are in a kindergarten and a infant home. The perception for a suitable person to teach the nutrition education showed dietician, parents, class teacher and a related teacher in oder and the time of that is a related class, as a spare time at everyday, a special activity time, and service a meal in order. Importances of the contents of a nutrition education were proper eating habits, growth and nutrition, a food hygiene and a disease in order. Problems of elementary students' nutrition were a unbalanced eating, a ingestion a processing and instant food too much, lack of table manner, fatness and a weak child in order. The most of expected effects through the nutrition education were a good table habits and manners, the way of a efficient nutrition education were a need of link with parents, a need of link the dietician. a teacher's class and training in order. The average score of nutrition knowledge was 6.3$\sim$6.9 out of 10 and teachers of Gwangju scored more higher on nutrition knowledge than teachers of Jeonnam, as they arranged a dietician was so.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.112-122
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of diaper dermatitis (DD), knowledge of DD prevention and treatment, and diaper hygiene practices among mothers with diaper-wearing children. Methods: The participants were 176 mothers who presented to an outpatient clinic at a children's hospital with diaper-wearing children. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Results: The percent of correct answer for knowledge about DD was 59.7%. Almost half of the participants' children had experienced at least 1 episode of DD during the last 6 months. Inappropriate diaper hygiene practices, such as using talcum powder on DD and rubbing with a dry towel after cleansing, were reported. Moreover, only 37% of mothers used the recommended skin barrier to prevent DD. Although many children suffer from DD, levels of educational experience and perceived need for education on this topic were low. Almost 70% of mothers obtained DD-related information through internet sites. Conclusion: Educating parents about the etiology of DD and evidence-based diaper hygiene practices is an important aspect of effective DD prevention and treatment. Internet sites or smartphone apps may be effective methods for education on DD prevention and treatment considering parents' preferences for ways to obtain health information.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.325-336
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• 2021

The occurrence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) is a formidable challenge for infants, parents, and healthcare professionals. Although data from the Middle East are scarce, experts consider FGIDs a prevalent condition in everyday clinical practice. The new Rome IV criteria revisited the definitions from a clinical perspective to provide a practical and consistent diagnostic protocol for FGIDs. However, the treatment practices for functional disorders vary considerably among Middle Eastern countries, often resulting in mismanagement with unnecessary investigations and treatments. In addition, the role of various treatment modalities, including probiotics such as Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938, in FGIDs requires further discussion and evaluation. During a consensus meeting, a locally relevant approach for treating common FGIDs such as infant regurgitation, infant colic, and functional constipation was discussed and approved by regional experts. The participants suggested a simplified treatment plan and protocol for general pediatricians and other primary care physicians managing FGIDs. This easy-to-follow standardized protocol will help streamline the initial management of this complex disorder in the Middle East region and even globally.

• 한국보육지원학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.285-309
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• 2013

본 연구는 영아교사의 용기에 대해 고찰함으로써 기존에 간과되어 왔던 교사의 용기를 파악하고자 하였으며 영아교사의 역할 수행과정에 있어 용기라는 덕목에 대한 인식을 증진시키는데 목적이 있다. 연구참여자는 어린이집에 근무하는 영아교사 4인이며 2012년 6월부터 2012년 8월까지 12주 동안 3~5회에 걸쳐 연구자와 연구참여자들이 심층면담을 실시함으로써 자료를 수집하였다. 연구결과에 따르면 영아교사의 용기는 신체적 손상과 죽음의 공포에도 용기 있는 행동을 하는 '몸을 불사르는 영아교사의 용기', 부모와 원장의 요구에도 불구하고 원칙을 고수하며 자기반성을 통하여 양심과 원칙을 재구성하는 '양심과 원칙에 따르는 영아교사의 용기', 영아를 기르고 돌보는 과정에서 회복탄력성을 발휘하는'기르고 돌보는 영아교사의 용기'로 범주화되었다. 이는 영아교사가 영아를 돌보는 과정에서 요구되는 용기의 특성을 규명하고 용기라는 덕목에 대한 의미부여 및 증진 방안마련의 필요성을 시사한다.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.344-351
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was done to examine effects of a discharge education program using on-line community on parenting stress, baby care confidence for mothers of premature infants and health problem of premature infants. Methods: Using a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design, 32 participants were assigned to an experimental (17) or a control group (15). Mothers in the experimental group were introduced to the discharge education program 2 weeks before the baby was discharged. They participated in the on-line community for 4 weeks after discharge. Parenting Stress Index and Baby Care Confidence Scale were utilized for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, $X^2$-test, Fisher's exact test, and Mann-Whitney U test with the SPSS program 16.0 version. Results: In the experimental group, mean scores for parenting stress were lower than for the control group (Z=-3.176, p=.001), while scores for confidence in baby care were higher than for the control group (Z=-3.195, p=.001). Conclusion: Findings indicate that discharge education programs using on-line community have the positive effect of decreasing parenting stress and increasing baby care confidence for mothers and decreasing health problems for infants. Therefore utilization of the internet and online community to educate parents of premature infants is recommended.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제21권8호
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• pp.95-103
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• 2016

Food habit forming the basis for a lifetime of food and nutrient intake is established in early childhood and has an effect to the child's growth, sociality, and obesity. A variety of nutrition screening tools exists for assessing the health and nutrition status of children such as the Growth Curve, for determining if growth is appropriate. Body mass index(BMI) as a more reliable index of overweight to prevent childhood obesity, and Nutrition Quotient(NQ) and eating behaviors questionnaire for young children and parents to estimate their nutrient intake adequate or not. Such tools are mainly used by health practitioners, such as doctor and dietitian to provide nutrition intervention services to children at risk, especially and are not easy to use for general parents, who need assessment at any time and at any place. We propose Growth Assistance System for infants and children, which is possible to assess their physical condition, nutritional status, and eating behavior integrated. To be convenient and portable, it is implemented over the smartphone as an application. The system offers the growth charts, the BMI curves, NQ and eating behavior questionnaire to take a monitoring and the functionalities operate well. We hereby expect this system support the normal growth and development of infants and young children. And also support for the health practitioner (dietitians and nutritionists) to take a role in providing nutrition counseling and education to children needing nutrition services.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.348-356
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• 2023

Objectives: We investigated trends in the incidence rate of macrosomia and its association with parental nationalities using Vital Statistics data in Japan. Methods: We used singleton birth data every 5 years from 1995 to 2020. The incidence rate of macrosomia was calculated according to specific attributes (maternal age, infant's sex, parental nationalities, parity, and household occupation) over time (years). In addition, a log-binomial model was used to investigate the relationship between the incidence of macrosomia and the attributes. This study compared Korea, China, the Philippines, Brazil, and other countries with Japan in terms of parental nationalities. "Other countries" indicates countries except for Japan, Korea, China, the Philippines, and Brazil. Results: The study included 6 180 787 births. The rate of macrosomia in Japan decreased from 1.43% in 1995 to 0.88% in 2020, and the decrease was observed across all parental nationalities. The rates for Japanese parents were the lowest values among parental nationalities during the timespan investigated. Multivariate regression analysis showed that mothers from Korea, China, the Philippines, Brazil, and other countries had a significantly higher risk of macrosomia than those from Japan (risk ratio, 1.91, 2.82, 1.59, 1.74, and 1.64, respectively). Furthermore, fathers from China, the Philippines, Brazil, and other countries had a significantly higher risk of macrosomia than those from Japan (risk ratio, 1.66, 1.38, 1.88, and 3.02, respectively). Conclusions: The rate of macrosomia decreased from 1995 to 2020 in Japan for parents of all nationalities, and the risk of macrosomia incidence was associated with parental nationality.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 초등학생들을 영아기 영양법에 따라 모유영양군, 인공영양군, 혼합영양군으로 분류하여 영아기 영양법에 따른 식습관과 영양 섭취 상태를 비교 분석함으로써 영아기 영양법이 이후의 식사법에 미치는 영향을 살펴보고자 하였으며, 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 전체 조사대상자의 평균 연령은 9.7세였으며, 신장, 체중, 체질량지수는 각각 139.0 cm, 34.6 kg, $17.8kg/m^2$로 영아기 영양법에 따른 군간 유의한 차이가 없었다. 영아기 영양방법에 대해 조사한 결과 초유를 섭취한 비율은 모유영양군 97.2%, 혼합영양군 92.7%로 인공영양군의 40.9%보다 유의하게 높았으며(P<0.001), 이유 시기 및 첫 이유 식품에서 세 군간 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았다. 또한 식습관 조사 결과 간식을 전혀 먹지 않는다는 비율은 모유영양군 10.0%, 인공영양군 9.4%로 혼합영양군의 3.8%보다 유의하게 높았으며(P<0.05), 식사 및 외식빈도 등은 군간 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 총 식습관 점수와 에너지 및 영양소 섭취량은 영아기 영양법에 따른 군간 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 이상의 연구 결과를 종합하여 볼 때 성장기 아동에서 영아기 영양법에 따라 간식섭취 빈도, 우유 유제품 및 채소 섭취 정도 등과 같은 식습관이 다른 것으로 나타났으며, 추후 영아기 영양법에 따른 성장, 건강, 식습관 및 식사섭취상태 등에 대한 장기적인 추적조사가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.292-299
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• 2000

전반적인 유아의 구강관리에 관한 보호자의 인지도를 알아 보고, 이를 통한 구강관리에 대한 동기유발을 목적으로 1998년 7월부터 1998년 8월까지 삼성서울병원 소아과에 내원한 아동과 강남구 일원동 일대 유치원 및 어린이집 8곳의 만 3세 이하아동 350명의 보호자를 대상으로 시행한 설문 조사를 통해 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 남성보다는 여성이, 그리고 교육정도가 높을수록 치과 지식정도가 높았으며, 연령이나 경제 수준과는 무관하게 나타났다. 2. 치아의 생성시기에 대해 응답자의 59%가 태아기라고 답하였다. 3. 구강관리 시작시기는 응답자의 76%가 맹출 전이라고 하였으며, 63%가 실제로 만 1세 미만에 구강관리를 시작한다고 하였다. 4. 구강관리 방법에 대해 응답자의 70%가 거즈를 사용한다고 하였다. 5. 응답자의 57%가 만 1세 이후에도 계속 수유한다고 하였다. 6. 우유병 우식증에 대한 인지도는 45%로 나타났다. 7. 유치수복의 필요성에 대하여서는 90%가 필요하다고 하였으며, 31%에서 최초의 치과내원시기를 만 2세 경이라고 하였다. 8. 47%의 보호자가 치아우식이 감염성 질환임을 인식하지 못하였다. 9. 응답자의 33%만이 임신 중 치과 검진을 받았다고 하였고, 소아과나 산부인과에서 구강관리에 관한 지도를 받은 것은 11% 뿐이었다. 10. 주로 육아서적에서 유아의 구강관리에 관한 정보를 얻는 것으로 나타났다. 11. 보호자들의 전반적인 치과지식과 실천정도는 유아들에게 적절한 구강관리를 제공하기에 충분치 않은 것으로 나타났다.