• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.307-315
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• 2017

본 연구는 임상실습을 경험한 치위생학과 학생들을 대상으로 임상실습지에서 치과감염관리에 대한 인식과 수행정도를 조사하여 병원내 감염을 최소화 시키고 교육과정개발과 교육프로그램을 마련할 때 감염관리 지침과 행동지침에 필요한 기초자료를 제공하기 위해 시행하였다. 경북에 소재하는 4년제 대학에서 임상실습을 실제 경험한 치위생학과 학생을 대상으로 설문조사하였으며 치과의원, 치과병원, 대학병원이나 종합병원에 실습한 학생을 구분하여 각 실습지에 따른 치과감염관리에 대한 인식과 수행정도를 비교하였다. 연구결과 학생들은 감염방지에 대한 교육 경험자가 많았으나 실습지에 따라 감염방지관리의 수행정도는 대학병원이나 종합병원에서 높았으며 실습지에 따라 차이가 나타났다. 따라서 학생들이 임상실습시 감염관리에 대한 인식과 수행정도를 높이기 위해서는 감염관리 지침서를 제작하여 임상실습기관에 배부하고 담당자를 통해 관리하며 학교 측에서는 임상실습과 연계성 있는 감염관리 교육프로그램을 운영하여 체계적인 제도를 마련해야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.759-767
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• 2014

Background Infection caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) has been increasing. Awareness of this infection is crucial yet problematic. Delayed management may lead to destructive results. We empirically treated a series of patients with clinical suspicion of NTM infection prior to the identification of the pathogen. Methods A total of 12 patients who developed surgical site infections between January 2011 and February 2014 were reviewed. Patients with a skin and subcutaneous infection resistant to standard management over two weeks, and previous history of aesthetic procedures within three months were regarded as highly suspected of having an NTM infection. A variety of diagnostic modalities were examined simultaneously, along with starting empirical treatment including a combination of clarithromycin and moxifloxacin, and surgical debridement. Results All wounds healed completely within 4 weeks. The mean follow-up duration was 7.2 months, and none of the patients developed relapse. Specific NTM pathogens were identified in six patients. Eight patients showed caseating granuloma implying an NTM infection. One patient showed an uncommon Stenotrophomonas infection, which was successfully treated. Three patients had no evidence of a pathogen despite repeated microbial tests. Complications such as scarring, pigmentation, and disfigurement were common in all the patients. Conclusions NTM should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an unusual skin and soft-tissue infection. We propose an empirical regimen of clarithromycin and moxifloxacin as an efficient treatment option for an NTM infection.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 간호사의 감염관리 중요도와 건강신념이 자신들의 감염관리 수행도에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하고자 함이다. 본 연구대상자는 D시의 종합병원에서 근무하는 간호사 142명 대상으로 2016년 12월 10일부터 15일까지 수집되었다. 간호사의 감염관리 중요도와 건강신념 중 인지된 장애성이 대상자의 감염관리 수행도에 영향을 미치는 요인(F=43.61, p<.001)으로 확인되었으며, 감염관리 수행도에 대한 이 두 요인의 설명력은 38.0% 이었다. 따라서, 간호사의 감염관리 수행도를 높이기 위해서는 무엇보다 감염관리활동이 중요하다는 것을 지속적으로 인식시키는 교육이 필요하다. 다만 감염관리 실천이 간호사에게 업무 부담이나 고통으로 인식되지 않도록 하는 제도적 보완도 함께 고려되어야 할 것이다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.365-373
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• 2023

Purpose: In the context of COVID-19, studies evaluating the adherence of dentists and dental students to infection control are relevant due to their high occupational exposure and risk, as well as their responsibility for disseminating information and good practices. This study evaluated the adherence of dentists and dental students to infection control in the oral radiology field in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic on different continents. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional observational study involved individuals who performed intraoral radiographic examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Questionnaire on Infection Control in Oral Radiology was administered virtually using a Google Form. Participants from different continents(the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Oceania) were recruited. Data were subjected to descriptive analysis and simple and multiple binary regression (5%). Results: There were 582 valid answers, and 68.73% of the participants were from the Americas, 18.90% from Europe, and 12.37% from Asia. The median score for infection control protocols was 94 points for dental students and 104 points for dentists, and participants below the median were considered to have low adherence to infection control in oral radiology. Low access to infection control was found for 53.0% of dentists in the Americas, 34.0% from Europe, and 26.9% from Asia. Conclusion: The adherence to infection control protocols in oral radiology was low even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results may help improve the awareness of students and professionals, since oral radiology routines have the potential for transmitting COVID-19.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권13호
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• pp.5401-5406
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• 2014

Background: Cancer is the leading cause of mortality around the world. However, the majority of cancers occur as a result of modifiable risk factors; hence public awareness of cancer risk factors is crucial to reduce the incidence. The objective of this study was to identify the level of public awareness of cancer risk factors among the adult Omani population. Materials and Methods: A community based survey using the Cancer Awareness Measure (CAM) questionnaire was conducted in three areas of Oman to measure public awareness of cancer risk factors. Omani adults aged 18 years and above were invited to participate in the study. SPPSS (ver.20) was used to analyse the data. Results: A total of 384 participated from 500 invited individuals (response rate =77%). The majority of respondents agreed that smoking cigarettes (320, 83.3%), passive smoking (279, 72.7%) and excessive drinking of alcohol (265, 69%) are risks factors for cancer. However, fewer respondents agreed that eating less fruit and vegetables (83, 21.6%), eating more red or processed meat (116, 30.2%), being overweight (BMI> 25) (123, 32%), doing less physical exercise (119, 31%), being over 70 years old (72, 18.8%), having a close relative with cancer (134, 34.9%), infection with human papilloma virus (HPV) (117, 30.5%) and getting frequent sunburn during childhood (149, 38.8%) are risk factors for cancer. A significant association was found between participant responses and their educational level. The higher the educational level, the more likely that respondents identified cancer risk factors including smoking (p<0.0005), passive smoking (p= 0.007), excessive drinking of alcohol (p<0.0005), eating less fruit and vegetables (p= 0.001) and infection with HPV (p<0.0005). Conclusions: The majority of respondents in this study in Oman were not aware of the common risk factors for cancer. It may be possible to reduce the incidence of cancers in Oman by developing strategies to educate the public about these risk factors.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.375-378
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• 1999

우수한 항생제 요법이후 치성 감염으로 인한 Ludwig's angina의 합병증으로 인한 사망은 극히 드문 것으로 알려져 왔다. 본 교실에서는 고혈압의 기왕력을 지닌 57세 여환이 하악 전치부의 치근단 농양을 원인으로 하는 좌측 협간극의 감염으로 인하여 개구장애와 동통을 주소로 내원하여 입원치료중, Ludwig's angina 및 심경부감염으로 확산되고 입원 10일째 패혈증과 성인 호흡장애 증후군(ARDS)및 산발성 혈관내 응고증(DIC)의 진단하에 사망한 증례를 통하여 패혈증의 소견과 진단 및 그에 따른 처치 등에 대한 지견을 얻었기에 진단과 예방에 도움을 주고자 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권10호
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• pp.6077-6080
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• 2013

Background: Cervical cancer is the second commonest female cancer worldwide. The 50-55 cases of cervical cancer are reported annually in the UAE. There is a scarcity of data from Middle Eastern region regarding knowledge and attitude of women towards HPV infection, cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccine. The aim of our study was to assess the knowledge of women regarding HPV infection and vaccine in UAE. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 640 women aged 18-50 years was conducted in Al-Ain district in UAE using convenience sampling. Women with previous diagnosis of cervical cancer, non-residents of UAE, younger than 18 or older than 50 years of age and those unable to speak Arabic or English were excluded from the study. Logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association of HPV knowledge with independent factors like age, education etc. Results: Only 29% of our sampled women have ever heard of HPV infection. Only 15.3% women recognized it as STI. Only about 22% women have also heard of the HPV vaccine. Three quarter of the women in our study thought that cervical cancer can be prevented. About 28% recognized vaccine as a preventive measure against cervical cancer. Age (AOR 1.049, 95%CI 1.02-1.08) and husband's level of education were found to be significant (p value 0.015) after adjusting for women's age. Conclusions: The knowledge of HPV infection and vaccine is low in the UAE. Few women recognized HPV as sexually transmitted infection. Increasing age and husband's education are associated with better knowledge of HPV infection.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.643-651
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• 2022

본 연구는 강원도 일개 지역 치과의원에 내원한 환자를 대상으로 2021년 9월 1일부터 10월 29일까지 COVID-19 시기 지역사회 구강건강과 치과 치료 및 보험 인식을 알아보기 위해 시행되었다. 분석에는 SPSS Statistics 24.0 프로그램을 사용하였다. 분석 결과 구강건강 상태, 구강건강 관심, 건강보험 확대 인식은 COVID-19 시기의 치과치료에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 구강보건 교육을 받지 않은 경우, 학력이 고졸 이하인 경우, 구강 상태가 안 좋은 경우 COVID-19 시기의 치과 치료에 긍정적으로 나타났다. 결론적으로, 구강보건 교육의 확대 홍보와 건강보험 감염관리 수가와 별도 보상 재료의 등재가 필요하다. 향후 연구에서는 다양한 대상을 통한 연구와 보험 확대 부분을 세부적으로 한 연구가 필요하다고 생각한다.

• 한국학교ㆍ지역보건교육학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.91-102
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• 2015

Objectives: The current study intended to find the awareness and compliance with the standard precautions of the laboratory technicians working in the hospitals in Gyeonggi Province. Understanding on the relationships among factors would be helpful in developing work environment of the laboratory technicians to prevent infection and improving the quality of infection control in hospitals. Methods: Data were collected from the 313 laboratory technicians in hospitals in Gyeonggi Province. SPSS 21.0. and AMOS 18 were adopted to analyze the data. Results: The results of the analysis confirmed that the influence of perceived sensitivity and cues to action influenced perceived threats of disease. Perceived threats and perceived barriers to compliance with the standard precautions and perceived benefits of compliance with the standard precautions significantly influenced the probability of compliance with the standard precautions. Conclusion: It was recommended that hospitals need to prepare plans to prevent the employees from infection in the hospitals. The plans must include education, regular exams, injury prevention, and provision of personal protective equipments.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.631-641
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• 2023

본 연구는 코로나19로 인한 사회적 위험지각이 대학생들의 화장품구매 행동에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위하여 설문을 통한 실증분석을 시행하였다. 요인분석(Factor analysis)을 통하여 요인을 추출하고 피어슨의 상관관계 분석(Pearson's correlation analysis)과 다중회귀분석(Multiple linear regression analysis)을 이용하여 요인별 상관관계와 변수가 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 이를 위하여 설문지 320부를 표본으로 하여 통계분석을 하였다. 연구 결과 코로나19에 대한 두려움이 높을수록 감염의 두려움, 생활의 변화, 경제위기에 대한 인식이 높아지는 것으로 나타났으며, 과시적 구매, 상표 습관적 구매, 합리적 구매성향이 높아지는 것으로 나타났다. 생활의 변화가 많을수록 경제적 위기에 대한 인식이 높으며, 상표 습관적 구매, 합리적 구매 행동이 높아졌다. 감염의 두려움은 상표 습관적 구매에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났고, 감염의 두려움과 생활의 변화는 합리적 구매 행동에 영향을 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다.