• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.52-60
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• 2007

Purpose: Perceived stigma may disrupt the ability of people with physical disability to successfully adapt to their situation. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between perceived stigma and self-esteem among adults with physically disabled. Method: The sample was drawn from August to October of 2006 at the rehabilitation centers and public health centers in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, Korea. The data were collected from 314 persons with physical difficulty. Self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Perceived stigma was measured using the Perceived Stigma Scale for the person with physical disability developed by Lee. Result: There were significant differences of perceived stigma of the person with physical disability according to marital status and economic status. There was a statistically significant negative correlation between perceived stigma and self-esteem of the person with physical disability. Conclusion: The Findings of this study suggest that using nursing intervention to decrease the perceived stigma may promote self-esteem among persons with physical disability.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제86권3호
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• pp.216-225
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• 2023

Background: Tuberculosis (TB)-related stigma has been well-documented. Since the emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), different organizations have been alerted to the fact that stigma could arise again. Due to stigma's negative effects, this qualitative study aimed to explore the stigma felt by patients by evaluating the following: COVID-19 stigma and its temporal progression through the pandemic; stigma perceived by different patients with TB before and during COVID-19 pandemic; and difference perceived by individuals who contracted both diseases. Methods: A semi-structured interview was developed according to the available literature on the theme. It was performed individually in 2022 upon receiving signed informed consent. Participants were recruited with a purposive sampling approach by searching medical records. Those who currently or previously had pulmonary TB and/or COVID-19 were included. Data were subjected to thematic analysis. Results: Nine patients were interviewed, including six (66.7%) females. The median age of patients was 51±14.7 years. Four participants (44.4%) had completed high school and four (44.4%) were never smokers. Three had both TB and COVID-19. Four only had TB and two only had COVID-19. Interviews identified eight main themes: knowledge and beliefs, with several misconceptions identified; attitudes towards the disease, varying from social support to exclusion; knowledge and education, assumed as of extreme importance; internalized stigma, with self-rejection; experienced stigma, with discrimination episodes; anticipated stigma, modifying actions for avoiding stigma; perceived stigma, with judgment by others prevailed; and temporal evolution of stigma. Conclusion: Individuals expressed strong stigma for both diseases. De-stigmatization of respiratory infectious diseases is crucial for limiting stigma's negative impact.

• 시큐리티연구
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• 제57호
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• pp.57-84
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• 2018

본 연구는 낙인에 대한 출소자의 인식이 대인관계에서 신뢰에 영향을 줄 것이라고 가정하였다. 선행연구들은 일반인들이 출소자를 기피하고 차별하는 의식들의 근저에는 낙인이 있다고 하였다. 이는 결국 출소자들의 재범에도 영향을 준다고 하였으나, 낙인에 대한 출소자 스스로의 인식에 관한 연구는 국내외적으로 거의 없는 편이다. 낙인은 다양하게 설명될 수 있지만, 본 연구에서는 낙인의 하위척도를 대중낙인, 개인낙인, 그리고 자기낙인으로 구분한 Phillips(2016)의 견해에 기초하였다. 그는 출소자들이 자기 낙인보다는 대중낙인을 더 크게 인식한다는 것을 주장하였다. 이러한 결과는 본 연구와도 일치한다. 그런데 출소자들이 자기낙인보다 대중낙인을 더 크게 인식하면서도, 대인관계에서 상대에 대한 신뢰에 있어서는 대중낙인보다 자기낙인의 영향을 더 받는다는 것에 주목할 필요가 있다. 이는 출소자들이 외면적인 사회적 인식보다는 내면적인 심리적 인식에 더 민감하다는 것을 의미한다. 따라서 출소자의 내면적 자기낙인을 극복하기 위한 프로그램의 개발과 개입이 요구된다. 본 연구결과, 첫째 낙인은 대인관계에서 신뢰에 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났는데, 특히 자기낙인이 대부분의 대인관계에서 신뢰에 영향을 주었다. 따라서 자기낙인이 심할수록 대부분의 대인관계에서 신뢰가 감소한다는 것을 알 수 있다. 둘째 구체적으로 가족관계 중에서는 자녀, 사회관계 중에서는 직장동료, 그리고 일반관계 중에서는 자신과의 신뢰에 낙인이 가장 큰 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났는데, 이는 낙인이 출소자들의 삶에 있어서 중요한 타자들과의 관계에 큰 영향을 주는 요인이라는 점을 확인해준다. 셋째 출소자들은 자기낙인을 극복하기 위한 노력들이 필요한데, 자기낙인은 자아정체성을 부정적으로 재정립하여 스스로를 일탈자로 인식하고 불량한 생활양식을 보이며, 경력범죄자로 발전해가는 것을 의미하는 바, 자아정체성을 긍정적으로 인식할 수 있는 프로그램의 개발과 개입이 요청된다. 넷째 본 연구는 남성범죄자를 대상으로 하였으나, 성별에 따라 낙인을 인식하는 것에 차이가 있을 것으로 보이고, 또한 낙인은 대인관계 뿐만 아니라 결국 사회 내 재통합과 재범에도 영향을 줄 것으로 보이는 바, 이를 추후 연구과제로 제시한다.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.173-194
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• 2004

수정된 낙인이론에 의하면 정신장애인에 대한 일반인의 낙인은 사회화과정에서 정신장애인에게 내면화되어 사회적응에 부정적 영향을 미치게 된다. 이런 이론적 전제를 가지고 본 연구는 지역사회에서 생활하는 정신장애인 377명을 대상으로 지각된 낙인이 삶의 만족과 자아존중감에 영향을 미치는 경로를 분석하였다. 그 결과 첫째, 지각된 낙인은 삶의 만족에 직접적 효과를 갖기도 하지만 차별경험을 매개로 한 간접적 효과를 가지기도 한다. 둘째, 지각된 낙인이 자아존중감에 미치는 직접적 효과는 없지만 차별경험과 차별상황에 대한 내재적 귀인을 매개로 한 간접적 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 지각된 낙인의 부정적 효과를 줄이기 위해서는 일반인을 대상으로 한 교육과 정보제공도 중요하지만 정신장애인과 그 가족이 주도하는 낙인극복캠페인을 통해 스스로를 옹호하고 권한부여 하는 프로그램이 필요하다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.86-94
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• 2021

Purpose: This descriptive study investigated the effects of self-efficacy and self-stigma on self-care in people with diabetes. Methods: The study included a total of 377 patients with diabetes enrolled in university hospitals in D city and public health centers in S city. Data were collected from 1 July to 31 August, 2017, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results: Diabetes self-care was positively correlated with diabetes self-efficacy, whereas it was negatively correlated with diabetes self-stigma. Participants' education level, marital status, perceived health status, type of medication, self-efficacy, and self-stigma explained 42.4% of the variance in diabetes self-care. Conclusion: The findings indicate that diabetes self-efficacy and self-stigma are important factors for improving self-care in patients with diabetes. Therefore, systematic programs for enhancing self-efficacy and reducing self-stigma of these individuals should be developed.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.1687-1692
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• 2012

Background: Few studies have examined theoretically informed constructs related to hepatitis B (HBV) testing, and comparisons across studies are challenging due to lack of uniformity in constructs assessed. The present analysis examined relationships among Health Behavior Framework factors across four Asian American groups to advance the development of theory-based interventions for HBV testing in at-risk populations. Methods: Data were collected from 2007-2010 as part of baseline surveys during four intervention trials promoting HBV testing among Vietnamese-, Hmong-, Korean- and Cambodian-Americans (n = 1,735). Health Behavior Framework constructs assessed included: awareness of HBV, knowledge of transmission routes, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, doctor recommendation, stigma of HBV infection, and perceived efficacy of testing. Within each group we assessed associations between our intermediate outcome of knowledge of HBV transmission and other constructs, to assess the concurrent validity of our model and instruments. Results: While the absolute levels for Health Behavior Framework factors varied across groups, relationships between knowledge and other factors were generally consistent. This suggests similarities rather than differences with respect to posited drivers of HBV-related behavior. Discussion: Our findings indicate that Health Behavior Framework constructs are applicable to diverse ethnic groups and provide preliminary evidence for the construct validity of the Health Behavior Framework.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2023

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between psychosocial factors and the mask-wearing behavior after deregulation of COVID-19 quarantine guidelines among adults in Korea. Methods : We collected data (345 subjects) from online questionnaire survey. The questionnaire included the Korean version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Korean version of fear of COVID-19 Scale, the Korean version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-15, Korean versions of the Perceived Stress Scale, and measurement tools adapted from previous studies for COVID-19 risk perception, social stigma, and appearance interest of subjects. We analysed data using SPSS version 23.0 for descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis. Results : People with cohabitant or mask-wearing tendency before COVID-19 pandemic had a higher rate of mask-wearing than those who were not. Subjects reporting higher level of social stigma (OR=1.154, 95% CI 1.049-1.270) and COVID-19 anxiety (OR=1.072, 95% CI 1.007-1.141) were more likely to report maskwearing behavior. Conclusion : From the results, appropriate intervention to those who fear social stigma and are anxious to the infectious diseases will be needed. Additionally, providing policies and guidelines that consider cohabitants and offering continuous education with information of disease to the public are also expected to helpful for recovery of daily life from infectious diseases.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.22-35
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• 2021

코로나19의 대유행이 지속되며 감염병 확산 방지를 위해 개인들의 생활 속 예방 수칙 준수를 강조하는 다양한 헬스 캠페인이 실시되고 있다. 본 연구는 코로나19 확산 방지를 위해서 개인의 감염 예방행동 의도가 중요함을 인식하고 이를 건강신념 모델의 적용을 통해 알아보았다. 또한, 공동체 행동이 요구되는 상황임을 고려하여 건강신념모델에 사회적 변인을 추가한 사회적 건강신념모델을 제시하고자 한다. 온라인 설문을 통해(N=298), 각 변인의 영향력을 검증한 결과 지각된 심각성, 지각된 취약성, 지각된 이익, 위험, 사회적 규범이 높을수록, 책임이 낮을수록 예방 행동 의도가 유의미하게 높아지는 것을 확인했다. 이 중 위험이 가장 큰 상대적 영향력을 보였고 지각된 심각성과 사회적 규범이 그 뒤를 이었다. 기존 건강신념모델과 본 연구에서 제안한 사회적 건강신념모델의 예방행동 의도 설명력을 비교한 결과 사회적 건강신념모델이 더 높은 설명력을 보이는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.23-32
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• 2018

Objectives: To identify the associations of characteristics of the neighborhood environment with substance abuse among clients receiving treatment for drug abuse in Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of 1128 drug addicts from 28 neighborhoods who were receiving treatment at all 7 compulsory drug detention centers in Thailand. A trained interviewer conducted structured interviews with the subjects about substance use and the perceived neighborhood environment in their community. A multilevel logistic regression model was applied to estimate the effects of the neighborhood environment on substance use. Results: The majority of participants, 53.8% only used methamphetamine pills, 31.3% used other illicit drugs as well as methamphetamine pills, and 14.9% used an illicit drug other than methamphetamine. Three neighborhood characteristics were associated with substance use. A 1-unit increase in the perceived neighborhood cohesion score was associated with a 15% reduction in methamphetamine pill use and an 11% reduction of the use of both methamphetamine pills and another illicit drug. Conversely, a 1-unit increase in perceived neighborhood crime predicted 19 and 14% increases in the use of methamphetamine pills and the use of both methamphetamine pills and another illicit drug, respectively. In addition, a 1-unit increase in the scores for stigma surrounding addiction corresponded to a 25% increase of the use of methamphetamine pills and a 12% increase in the use of both methamphetamine pills and another illicit drug. Conclusions: Substance use among drug addicts was influenced by characteristics of the neighborhood environment. Therefore, prevention and intervention strategies should be designed based on a consideration of the impact of neighborhood context on substance use behaviors.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제86권4호
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• pp.284-293
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• 2023

Background: Attitudes towards smoking, lung cancer screening, and perceived risk of lung cancer have not been widely studied in Malaysia. The primary objective of this study was to describe the factors affecting the willingness of high-risk current smokers and ex-smokers to undergo low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer. Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted in current smokers or ex-smokers aged between 55 and 80 years at three hospitals in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The questionnaire recorded the following parameters: perceived lung cancer risk; Prostate Lung Colon Ovarian Cancer 2012 risk prediction model excluding race and ethnicity predictor (PLCO_m2012norace); demographic characteristics; psychosocial characteristics; and attitudes towards lung cancer and lung cancer screening. Results: A vast majority of the 95 respondents (94.7%) indicated their willingness to undergo screening. Stigma of lung cancer, low levels of knowledge about lung cancer symptoms, concerns about financial constraints, and a preference for traditional medication were still prevalent among the respondents, and they may represent potential barriers to lung cancer screening uptake. A desire to have an early diagnosis (odds ratio [OR], 11.33; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.53 to 84.05; p=0.02), perceived time constraints (OR, 3.94; 95% CI, 1.32 to 11.73; p=0.01), and proximity of LDCT screening facilities (OR, 14.33; 95% CI, 1.84 to 111.4; p=0.01) had significantly higher odds of willingness to undergo screening. Conclusion: Although high-risk current smokers and ex-smokers are likely to undergo screening for lung cancer, several psychosocial barriers persist. The results of this study may guide the policymakers and clinicians regarding the need to improve lung cancer awareness in our population.