• 예술인문사회 융합 멀티미디어 논문지
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• 제9권10호
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• pp.407-421
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• 2019

본 연구의 목적은 노인요양시설의 요양보호사를 대상으로 요로감염 예방행위와 관련된 지식과 실천 정도를 조사하여 간호사가 요양보호사에게 요로감염 예방행위의 중요성을 인지시키고 지도, 교육하는데 필요한 기초자료를 제공하고자 시도된 서술적 조사연구이다. 연구대상은 J도에 소재한 7개의 노인요양시설에서 근무하는 요양보호사 198명이였다. 자료분석을 위해 t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffes test로 분석을 실시하였다. 요로감염 예방행위에 대한 지식의 정답률은 79%였으며, 대상자의 일반적 및 직무관련 특성에 따른 요로감염 예방행위에 대한 실천은 근무하는 간호사의 수, 담당 노인의 수, 근무시간, 교육의 중요성과 필요성을 인지한 군, 교육을 받은 경험에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 본 연구결과를 바탕으로 요양보호사를 위한 체계적인 교육을 통한 지식함양 요구의 기초교육뿐 아니라 의료인에 의한 관리 감독 하에 지속적인 요로감염 예방행위의 실천은 노인요양시설의 기본 감염관리 체계를 완성하고 서비스의 질을 향상 시킬 수 있을 것이다.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.317-327
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• 2023

Purpose: This study investigated the influence of cervical cancer knowledge, human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge, self-efficacy, and uncertainty on the intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior in HPV-infected women. Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted among 129 adult women aged 20 to 65 years who received positive HPV results at a general hospital in Changwon, Korea. The dataset was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the independent t-test, analysis of variance, the Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results: The mean score for the intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior was high (4.43±0.65). This intention was significantly different according to age at first sexual intercourse (F=7.38, p=.001), HPV type (F=4.79, p=.010), vaccination (t=3.19, p=.002), and condom use (t=3.03, p=.003). The intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior showed significant, weak-to-moderate positive correlations with HPV knowledge (r=.22, p=.012) and self-efficacy (r=.42, p<.001). Self-efficacy (β=.46, p<.001), first sexual intercourse at <20 years (β=.45, p<.001), first sexual intercourse at 20-24 years (β=.29, p=. 018), HPV high- and low-risk group infection (β=.26, p=.019), HPV high-risk group infection (β=.26, p=.026), and vaccination (β=.21, p=.007) significantly influenced the intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior. These variables explained 34.6% of variance in intention. Conclusion: Study findings support the need to develop a program that effectively conveys accurate information about cervical cancer prevention to HPV-infected women and helps them enhance self-efficacy to boost the intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권8호
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• pp.3721-3725
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• 2016

The liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini is a serious health problem in Thailand. Infection is associated with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), endemic among human populations in northeast and north Thailand where raw fish containing fluke metacercariae are frequently consumed. Recently, Thailand public health authorities have been organized to reduce morbidity and mortality particularly in the northeast through O. viverrini and CCA screening projects. Health modification is one of activities included in this campaign, but systemic guidelines of modifying and developing health behavior among liver fluke and CCA prevention in communities towards health belief and social support theory are still various and unclear. Here we review the guidelines for modifying and developing health behavior among populations in rural communities to strengthen understanding regarding perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers to liver fluke and CCA prevention. This model may be useful for public health officers and related organizations to further health behavior change in endemic areas.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.47-59
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to survey coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related knowledge, preventive possibility, and preventive behaviors levels among college students and identify the correlation between these variables. Methods: An online survey was conducted among college students from October 25 to November 5, 2021. The data were analyzed by an independent t-test and Pearson's correlations. Results: A total of 344 college students participated. The correct answer rate for COVID-19 knowledge level was high, infection and preventive possibility levels were moderate, and the anxiety level was high. Infection possibility had a positive correlation with anxiety and preventive behaviors had a positive correlation with preventive possibility. Conclusion: The findings regarding COVID-19 perception can be used to develop appropriate health policies for infectious disease prevention behaviors in educational fields.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권18호
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• pp.7693-7702
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• 2014

Background: Human papilloma virus (HPV) occurs in women of all age groups, and causes cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile and oropharyngeal cancers. The aim of the study was to discover what nurses know about HPV infection, testing and vaccination and to determine vaccine practice of their daughters and perceived barriers. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional and prospective study was carried out nurses who have worked in a hospital between January and June 2014. Pre-test and post-test were used to evaluate the nurses' knowledge about HPV infection, testing and vaccination. This study was performed with nurses who had girls between 9 and 26 years of age for evaluating the behavior of vaccination after three months of education. Results: The mean of pre-test and post-test scores about HPV infection, which included 22 items, were $8.2{\pm}5.6$ and $19.2{\pm}1.5$, respectively. Before education the HPV testing knowledge score was remarkably poor ($1.9{\pm}1.7$ over 5), after education it increased to $4.8{\pm}0.5$. The mean HPV vaccine knowledge score were $3.7{\pm}2.7$ (pre-test) $7.3{\pm}0.8$ (post-test) on a 0-8 scale. The difference between mean total pre-test ($13.9{\pm}9.1$) and post-test ($31.3{\pm}1.9$) scores was statistically significant (p<0.001). After three months of education, only two of the nurses' daughters were vaccinated. The main reason was noted by nurses were not willing to be vaccinated was cost, doubts about safety and efficacy related to the vaccine. About one-third of nurses declared that they would receive the vaccine for their daughter later. Conclusions: Nurses have a crucial role in the prevention, treatment, increasing public awareness and care for population. The education of the nurses about HPV infection, test and vaccination will play an important part decreasing cancer mortality and morbidity.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.2973-2977
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• 2016

Opisthorchis viverrini is still a serious problem in Northeastern and Northern Thailand. Active surveillance is required to determine updated data for further prevention and control planning. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the prevalence and risk factors for O. viverrini in three provinces, Northeastern Thailand. A cross-sectional survey was conducted during October 2015 to March 2016 at Kaeng Sanam Nang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, Waeng Noi district of Khon Kaen province, and Khon Sawan district of Chaiyaphum province, Thailand. Stool samples were examined by using a modified Kato-Katz Thick smear technique. From a total of 978 participants screened, O. viverrini infection was found in 1.74%, the majority opf positive cases being male (6.62%), age group 51-60 years old (4.21%), educated at primary school (8.43%), occupied with agriculture (9.62%),having an income <4,000 baht per month (4.82%), and living in Khon Sawan district (8.43%). Participants had a high knowledge level (42.43%), good attitude level (34.76%), and fair level (38.04%). The present study indicates the O. viverrini infection rate is low, but elderly males with primary school education involved in agriculture are still frequently effected particularly in Khon Sawan district. Therefore, this risk group requires behavior modification and continued monitoring.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.150-157
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적은 대학생의 A형간염 지식, 예방접종 실태, 예방행위를 파악하고 지식과 행위와 관련이 있는지 파악하여 예방 교육 프로그램을 개발하고자 시도되었다. 연구 대상은 U대학 1-4학년에 재학중인 학생이며, 임상 실습 전 필수로 예방접종을 실시하는 간호학과 3, 4학년 학생을 제외한 219명을 편의 표집하였다. 자료분석은 SPSS 18.0 WIN을 이용하여 빈도, 백분율, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation으로 분석하였다. 연구결과 A형 간염 지식은 성별, 전공, 한 달 용돈, 3개월 이내 HAV 교육경험, 본인의 항체 보유, HAV 감염 여부, 가족 중 HAV 감염력이 있는 경우와 A형간염 예방행위는 거주형태에서 유의한 차이를 나타냈다. 그리고 A형간염 지식과 예방행위는 유의한 상관관계가 나타나지 않았다. 본 연구를 통해 대학생의 A형간염 접종률을 높이기 위해서는 예방접종의 필요성과 성인기 예방접종에 대한 홍보가 필요하며, 습관화된 예방행위가 이루어질 수 있는 프로그램 개발이 필요하다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.1097-1102
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• 2016

Background: Liver fluke infection with Opisthorchis viverrini and its associated cholangiocarcinoma constitute a serious problem in Thailand. Healthy behavior can decrease infection, therefore, the investigation of knowledge, attitude, and practice is need required in high risk areas. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the behavior and perceptions regarding liver fluke. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Chum Phuang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand during July to November 2015. A total 80 participants who had screened with verbal screening test, stool examination, and ultrasonography, were purposive selected and completed a pre-designed questionnaire (Kruder-Richardon-20=0.80, Cronbach's alpha coefficient=0.82 and 0.79). T-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation test were used for analyzed data. Results: The results reveal that O. viverrini infection was 1.25%, and 3 patients had a dilated bile ducts. The participants had a high knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding liver fluke. The education, occupation, and income, were statistical significant to attitude regarding liver fluke. Nurses and television were the main sources of information regarding liver fluke, with statistical significance(p-value <0.05). Knowledge was significantly associated with attitude and practice (p-value<0.05). Conclusions: Participants had good behavior regarding liver fluke. Improvement of knowledge and attitude is influenced to practical change regarding this carcinogenic fluke. In addition, nurse and television are the main information resources for key success in increasing people perception for disease prevention and control in this area.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제10권8호
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• pp.87-98
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• 2020

본 연구는 코로나19 확산에 따른 대중의 불안, 지식, 감염 가능성, 감염예방 가능성, 감염예방행위 수행도 수준을 파악하기 위해 시도되었다. 2020년 4월 6일부터 4월 10일까지 20~50대 성인 208명을 대상으로 자료수집을 하였다. 대상자의 일반적 특성과 코로나19 관련 불안, 지식, 감염 가능성, 감염예방 가능성, 감염예방행위 수행도 수준을 설문조사하였고, 수집된 자료는 SPSS 23.0을 이용하여 기술통계, t-test, ANOVA, 상관관계 분석을 실시하였다. 본 연구결과에서 나타난 불안 점수는 성별, 연령, 결혼여부, 동거가족 유형에 따라 통계적으로 유의미한 차이가 나타났으며, 지식 점수는 연령, 결혼여부에 따라, 감염 가능성은 연령과 지역에 따라, 감염예방행위 수행도는 성별, 연령, 결혼여부, 동거가족 형태에 따라 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 하지만 감염예방 가능성의 경우 대상자 특성에 따른 차이는 없는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 연구결과는 개인과 지역사회의 감염병 예방을 위한 적절한 보건 정책을 마련하는데 필요한 기초 자료로 사용될 수 있을 것이다. 추후 감염병 유행 시기별로 응답자의 반응을 비교하는 연구가 필요하며 지역 범위와 대상자 규모를 확대한 반복 연구를 제언한다.

• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.225-231
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• 2009

Purpose: This study was conducted to find out how much female university students knew about cervical cancer and Human papillomavirus (HPV) and to develop preventive behavior strategies for HPV infection. Method: In total, 511 students were involved and the assessment was done by means of cervical cancer knowledge questions, HPV knowledge questions and Alert questions. Result: The value regarding the knowledge of cervical cancer and of HPV turned out lower than the median while the degree of HPV prevention behavior intention was approximately mean. The values of the three variables, i.e. the knowledge of cervical cancer, knowledge of HPV, and the degree of preventive behavior intention were higher proportionately, showing a statistically significant difference, as the age of the subjects went higher, as long as they were nursing majors, and were more knowledgeable about HPV (p<.05). The three variables correlated positively (p<.05). Conclusion: Since the lack of knowledge with regard to cervical cancer and HPV is seen to cause a certain portion of female students to be vulnerable to the disease and lead them to a low degree of prevention, it is highly recommended to organize systematic sex education and thereby increase the willingness for preventive actions.