• 생물정신의학
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.91-98
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• 2012

Objectives : The aim of this study was to examine the effects of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) genetic polymorphism and job stress on the severity of alcohol drinking. It was hypothesized that individuals with the Met/Met BDNF genotype would be more vulnerable than those carrying the Val allele. Methods : Participants were 133 healthy Korean adults (mean age $28.2{\pm}1.1$). Job stress and the severity index of drinking were investigated through self-reported questionnaires. BDNF (rs6265) gene was genotyped. Results : There was no significant association between job stress and the severity of alcohol drinking. Although the severity of alcohol drinking was not associated with BDNF genetic polymorphism, there was a significant difference in men according to genotype and job stress. Men with homozygous BDNF Met allele were more severe in alcohol drinking when job stress was high, less severe in alcohol drinking when job stress was low than those carrying the Val allele (F = 4.47, p = 0.038). Also higher level of job stress was correlated with higher severity of alcohol drinking in men homozygous for BDNF Met allele (rs = 0.620, p = 0.005). Conclusions : These findings suggest the possibility that Met allele could have differential susceptibility, with men homozygous for BDNF Met allele being more susceptible to both more adverse and less adverse environmental influences.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.48-54
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• 2017

Purpose: This study was done to identify the influence of severity of drinking problem, circadian rhythm and sleep quality in patients with alcohol use. Methods: A descriptive study design was utilized. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires from 139 patients with alcohol use disorder who were admitted to a psychiatric hospital in D city, Korea. The questionnaires included Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), Composite Scale of Morningness (CMS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Korea sleep scale A. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regressions using the SPSS 20.0 program. Results: There was significant correlations among severity of problem drinking, circadian rhythm, sleep quality and sleep disorder. The significant factors influencing sleep disorder were severity of problem drinking(${\beta}=.12$, p= .042), circadian rhythm(${\beta}=-.14$, p= .039) and sleep quality(${\beta}=.63$, p= < .001). This model explained 56% of variance in sleep disorder(F = 57.34, p= < .001). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that the development of sleep intervention programs for alcohol use disorder patients needs to consider severity of alcohol use, circadian rhythm and sleep quality, and sleep assessment and intervention are needed the early stage of the treatment and recovery process.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.91-97
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• 2020

Objective : The suicide mortality rate among Koreans was ranked first among the OECD countries in 2018. Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for suicidal behavior. This study examined the relationship between the severity of subjects' drinking habits and the suicidal ideation among Koreans according to gender and age. Methods : The data of 113,602 people who visited the Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Health Screening Center from January 2013 to December 2014 were used. The severity of subjects' harmful drinking habits was assessed using the Korean version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-K). The relationship between the severity of harmful drinking and suicidal ideation was compared using logistic regression analyses. We also examined the tendency through p for trend to identify a trend. Results : Of the 113,602 study subjects, 6,586 (5.8%) responded that they had thought of committing suicide. After controlling for gender, marriage, education, body mass index (BMI), depression and anxiety, the results showed that the higher the level of harmful drinking, the higher the suicidal ideation. Conclusion : This study found that, even after controlling depression and anxiety, the severity of drinking could be a significant risk factor for suicidal ideation.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.101-108
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• 2011

Objectives The aim of this study is to explore the association among DRD4 polymorphism, temperament and alcohol drinking behavior of Koreans in their early adulthood. Method Participants were 172 healthy Korean adults (mean age $28.1{\pm}0.8$). Their temperament was assessed with the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) and their alcohol drinking behavior were evaluated with a self-reported questionnaire including the CAGE and the Korean version of Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT-K). DRD4 exon III 48 base pair variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) was genotyped by PCR. Results No significant association was found between DRD4 polymorphism and TCI temperament dimension (novelty seeking, harm avoidance, reward dependence, and persistence) as well as alcohol drinking behavior scales. However, novelty seeking was significantly associated with alcohol drinking behavior. The higher level of novelty seeking was associated with the higher severity index of drinking (B = -0.225, p < 0.001) and problematic alcohol use on the CAGE and AUDIT-K [Odds Ratio (OR) = 1.111, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.021-1.209, p = 0.015, OR = 1.087, 95% CI 1.009-1.170, p = 0.028]. Conclusion In our study, while there is no significant association of DRD4 polymorphism with temperament and alcohol drinking behavior, novelty seeking affects problematic alcohol use. Results suggest that novelty seeking may play an important role in problematic alcohol use in young Korean adults.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2017

Objectives: The aim of this study was to verify relationships between light- and heavy alcohol drinking and health-risk behaviors such as smoking, inappropriate weight control, physical inactivity, and sexual activity among adolescents. Methods: The data of 68,043 adolescents in middle- and high school collected from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey in 2015 were analyzed. For statistical analysis, logistic regression model was used. Results: The rate of heavy alcohol drinking increased with increasing age up to 21.5% among boys and 13.9% among girls. Among boys, heavy alcohol drinkers were at a higher risk of smoking (adjusted odds ratios [OR]=3.3, 95% confidence interval [CI]=2.8-3.8), inappropriate weight control (OR=1.7; 95% CI=1.4-2.1), having sexual intercourse (OR=3.6; 95% CI=3.0-4.2) than light drinkers. Multiple health-risk behaviors of smoking, inappropriate weight control and sexual intercourse also increased in accordance with the severity of drinking alcohol beverage compared to non-drinker. Physical inactivity was decreased among heavy drinkers compared to light drinkers (OR=0.8; 95% CI=0.7-0.9 for inactivity of moderate exercise). Similar results were observed among girls. Conclusions: Alcohol drinking especially heavy alcohol drinking among adolescents is related to other risky behaviors including smoking, inappropriate weight control, and sexual activity. To prevent health problems in adolescents, it is necessary to adopt a combined approach regarding heavy drinking and health-risk behaviors.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2010

We conducted a single blind, randomized and crossover clinical trial in order to test the effect of curcuma longa herbal mixture on blood alcohol level and alcohol hangover in 19 healthy volunteers. The herbal mixture did not show a statistical significance in $C_{max}$, $T_{max}$ and AUC in alcohol disposition. The herbal mixture did not also ameliorate blood laboratory result after alcohol consumption. In contrast, the herbal mixture is shown effective on alcohol hangover. In behavior tests, the fewer subjects in the herbal mixture group were impaired with alcohol than in reference group. Moreover, the symptom severity score in the herbal mixture was lower than that in reference group. The symptom severity score was statistically especially in stomach pain, diarrhea, concentration disorder, memory and bad breath at drinking day and one day after drinking. These results indicate that the general symptoms seemed to be recovered as time goes on. From these results, it was suggested that the herbal mixture have a beneficial effect on modulating alcohol hangover.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2018

Purpose: We have implemented a multi-disciplinary Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol to prevent individuals who sustained alcohol-related traumatic injuries. We therefore conducted this single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to assess its efficacy. Methods: All the enrolled patients (n=30) were randomized to either the SBIRT group or the control group. In the current RCT, the proportion of the patients who reduced the amount of alcohol consumption and those who received a specialized treatment served as primary outcome measures. Moreover, changes in a 3-item version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Consumption (AUDIT-C), Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-6) scores at 3 months from baseline served as secondary outcome measures. Results: At 3 months, the proportion of the patients who reduced the amount of alcohol consumption was significantly higher in the SBIRT group as compared with the control group (86.7% vs. 57.1%, p=0.02). Moreover, the proportion of the patients who received a specialized treatment was also significantly higher as compared with the control group (26.7% vs. 1.4%, p=0.01). Furthermore, there were significant differences in changes in the AUDIT, SDS and K-6 scores at 3 months from baseline between the two groups (p<0.05). Conclusions: In conclusion, our results indicate that the SBIRT is effective in reducing hazardous and harmful levels of drinking, the degree of alcohol dependence and that of psychological distress in at-risk drinkers.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제50권
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• pp.265-288
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• 2002

알코올은 주요정신질환을 가진 개인의 임상적 예후 및 재활성과에 부정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 알려져 있다. 국내 정신보건서비스 환경에서는 이에 대한 인식이나 개입이 아직 초기 단계에 머물러 있어 향우 보다 적극적이고 구체적인 개입이 요구되고 있으나, 이에 대한 방안을 모색하는데 필요한 이용자들의 음주행태에 관한 이해는 매우 부족하다. 본 연구에서는 주요정신질환을 가진 이용자들의 음주행태를 서비스환경에 따라 살펴보고 개입의 방안을 제시하는데 목적을 두었다. 이를 위해 수도권에 위치한 지역이용기관, 정신보건입소시설, 비정신보건입소시설 총 14개 기관에서 주요정신질환자 151명을 모집하여 음주행위에 관해 설문 및 면접 조사를 실시하고 수집된 자료를 분석에 사용했다. 분석결과, 최근음주자의 비율과 음주빈도는 지역이용기관에서 전반적으로 높았으나 최근 음주자들의 음주행위 심각성은 정신보건입소시설에서 가장 높게 나타났으며 1일 순알코올 소비량은 비정신보건입소 시설에서 가장 높게 나타났다. 나아가, 서비스환경의 폐쇄성이 이용자들의 음주여부를 통제하는데는 주요한 요인으로 작용하나 음주행위의 심각성 면에서는 성별과 정신적 기능상태가 함께 관여되어 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 개입방안의 모색에 서비스 환경별, 각 환경내 이용자 개인별 특성이 고려되어야 할 필요성을 뒷받침해 주는 것으로써, 결론에서는 서비스 환경별로 음주자에 대한 개입의 방향과 초점을 언급했다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.389-397
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to examine the behaviors by the degree od dry mouth related to stress, dry mouth and halitosis. Methods: The subjects were 400 adults. A self-reported questionnaire was completed from August 1 to November 30, 2014. The data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 program. The questionnaire consisted of eight questions of general characteristics of the subjects, one question of subjective stress symptom, six questions of dry mouth symptom, four questions of dry mouth behavior, and one question of halitosis. Results: There was a significant difference between halitosis and stress in patients having systemic diseases. Stress had a significant difference with gender, income, drinking frequency and alcohol consumption. The degree of dry mouth had a significant difference with gender and age. In dry mouth severity, behavior showed a significant difference with age, education, and times and amount of alcohol consumption. Age had a positive correlation with cigarette consumption and a negative correlation with dry mouth and dry mouth behavior. Cigarette consumption showed a positive correlation with alcohol consumption. Drinking frequency had a positive correlation with alcohol consumption, dry mouth, dry mouth behavior, halitosis and stress. Alcohol consumption had a positive correlation with dry mouth behavior, and dry mouth showed a positive correlation with dry mouth behavior, halitosis and stress. Dry mouth behavior had a positive correlation with halitosis and stress, while halitosis showed a positive correlation with stress. Conclusions: Stress, dry mouth and halitosis were closely correlated. Since stress is the most important variable, stress relief will be the most effective measure to alleviate oral symptoms. Therefore, stress relief measures need to be devised for oral health management in adults having stressful life.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제20권8호
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• pp.85-96
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• 2022

본 연구는 관상동맥질환 자의 관상동맥질환 중증도 분류에 따른 성별 위험요인 차이를 비교하고자 실시하였으며, 일개 종합병원에 처음 입원하여 관상동맥조영술을 실시한 남성 340명, 여성 221명을 대상으로 간호 정보 조사지와 관상동맥질환 중증도 진단 결과 기록을 2차 분석한 후향적 조사연구이다. 대상자가 진단받은 관상동맥질환 중증도 분류에 따라 남녀의 관상동맥질환의 위험요인 차이를 분석한 결과, 남성의 관상동맥질환 중증도 분류에 따른 위험요인은 나이(p=004), 총콜레스테롤(p=.040), 중성지방(p=.049), 당화혈색소(p<.001), 흡연(p<.001), 음주(p=.002), 동반질환(p=.036)에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 반면 여성의 위험요인은 나이(p=.002)와 동반질환(p=.018)에서만 유의한 차이가 있었다. 남성의 관상동맥질환 중증도 분류에 영향을 주는 유의한 위험요인은 1개 관상동맥에 질환이 있는 군에서는 총콜레스테롤(OR 0.97, 95% CI 0.96-1.00, p=.014), 2개 관상동맥에 질환이 있는 군은 음주(OR 52.47, 95% CI 2.99-91.95, p=.007), 3개 관상동맥에 질환이 있는 군에서 총콜레스테롤(OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.95-0.98, p=.026)이었다. 여성의 관상동맥질환 중증도 분류에 영향을 주는 유의한 위험요인은 3개 관상동맥에 질환이 있는 군에서 동반질환 (OR 0.30, 95% CI 0.11-0.82, p=.020)이었다. 본 연구 결과를 통해 남성 관상동맥질환 자 위험요인 관리에는 금연과 절주, 혈당 조절, 콜레스테롤 관리 및 동반 질환 관리 등의 간호 중재 필요성과 중요성을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구는 관상동맥 중증도 분류에 따라 성별 위험요인 차이를 비교하여 개별적 맞춤형 간호 중재의 근거를 마련했다고 생각한다.