• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.45-54
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• 2008

Purpose: This study was conducted to compare and estimate sleep patterns and health status of the shift and non-shift factory workers. Methods: The subjects of this study were 290 male workers in 13 companies, which manufacture automobile parts in Daegu, Korea. Survey data were collected from March 5th, 2007 to April 5th, 2007. PSQI was scored to check the quality of sleep, ESS for excessive daytime sleep disorder, ISI for insomnia, and SF-36 for health status. The data were analyzed by $X^2$ and t-test using SPSS 12.0 for windows. Results: There was a difference in quality of sleep patterns between shift and non-shift workers (p=.033). A difference in the pattern of excessive daytime sleep (P=.005) and in the degree of insomnia (p=.030) were observed between the two groups. However, there were no significant difference in health status between the two groups. Conclusion: Based on these results, shift workers are in need of careful and continuous monitoring regarding sleep disorders and we need to develop health promotion programs including sleep hygiene for shift workers.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.249-258
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• 2015

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are the representative sleep disordered breathings, caused by the temporary and repetitive constriction or obstruction of upper airway during sleep. They present with excessively vibratory noise and repetitive cease of respiration. These disorders commonly result in sleep disturbance and the subsequent daytime sleepiness, chronic fatigue. Furthermore, they can cause the serious and extensive complications including increased risk of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular accident, neurocognitive disturbance, traffic and occupational accidents, type II diabetes, childhood growth interruption, awakening headache and finally, relatively increased mortality rate. Because appropriate therapeutic intervention is best way for patients to relieve their symptoms and prevent their possible complications, it is very important for dentists to recognize their own role and responsibility in diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. For this, the present article provides the understanding of the clinical features, possible complications, various treatment modalities, and suitable treatment strategies for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.47-55
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• 1996

Narcolepsy is characterized by sleep attack with excessive daytime sleepiness(EDS), cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucination. Paradoxically, narcoleptics tend to complain of frequent arousals and shallow sleep during the night time despite their excessive sleepiness. However, nocturnal sleep fragmentation in narcoleptics is relatively ignored in treatment strategies, compared with sleep attack/EDS and cataplexy. In our paper, we attempted to investigate further on the poor nocturnal sleep in narcoleptics and to discuss possible treatment interventions. Out of consecutively seen patients at Seoul National University Sleep Disorders Clinic and Division of Sleep Studies, we recruited 57 patients, clinically assessed as having sleep attack and/or EDS. Nocturnal polysomnography and multiple sleep latency test(MSLT) were done in each of the subjects. We selected 19 subjects finally diagnosed as narcolepsy(mean age $26.0{\pm}18.3$ years, 16 men and 3 women) for this study, depending on the nocturnal polysomnographic and MSLT findings as well as clinical history and symptomatology. Any subject co-morbid with other hypersomnic sleep disorders such as sleep apnea or periodic limb movements during sleep was excluded. Sleep staging was done using Rechtschaffen and Kales criteria. Sleep parameters were calculated using PSDENT program(Stanford Sleep Clinic, version 1.2) and were compared with the age-matched normal values provided in the program. In narcoleptics, compared with the normal controls, total wake time was found to be significantly increased with significantly decreased sleep efficiency(p<.01, p<.05, respectively), despite no difference of sleep period time and total sleep time between the two groups. Stage 2 sleep%(p<.05), slow wave sleep%(p<.05), and REM sleep%(p<.01) were found to be significantly decreased in narcoleptics compared with normal controls, accompanied by the significant increase of stage 1 sleep%(p<.01). Age showed negative correlation with slow wave sleep%(p<.05). The findings in the present study indicate significant fragmentation of nocturnal sleep in narcoleptics. Reduction of REM sleep% and the total number of REM sleep periods suggests the disturbance of nocturnal REM sleep distribution in narcoleptics. No significant correlations between nocturnal polysomnographic and MSLT variables in narcoleptics suggest that nocturnal sleep disturbance in narcoleptics may be dealt with, in itself, in diagnosing and managing narcolepsy. With the objective demonstration of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of nocturnal and daytime sleep in narcoleptics, we suggest that more attention be paid to the nocturnal sleep fragmentation in narcoleptics and that appropriate treatment interventions such as active drug therapy and/or circadian rhythm-oriented sleep hygiene education be applied as needed.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2016

목 적 : 본 연구는 1차 및 2차, 3차 의료기관에 종사하는 의사 102명을 대상으로 설문조사를 통해 불면증 환자의 치료 실태를 조사하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 총 102명의 정신건강의학과 및 타과 전공 의사들이 설문에 참여하였고, 분석에 포함된 설문조사 대상자는 100명이었다. 결 과 : 실제 치료 장면에서 가장 자주 사용되고 있는 치료는 약물학적 치료였으며, 수면위생 교육과 인지행동 치료 등의 비약물학적 치료도 시행이 되고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 비약물학적 치료를 시행하더라도 그 효과에 대한 만족도는 높지 않았다. 의사가 보기에 불면증 환자들의 비약물학적 치료에 대한 관심은 일정 수준 있는 것으로 나타났으나 이에 대한 식견이나 의식 수준은 아직 미흡한 것으로 보고되었고, 치료의 실행도 충분히 적절하게 이루어지고 있지는 않은 것으로 보고되었다. 본 연구에서는 추가적으로 의료진이 생각하는 불면증 환자의 적정 진료를 위해 요구되는 점에 대해서도 탐색하였다. 결 론 : 본 연구는, 치료적 개입에 대한 보다 구체적인 정보를 획득하지는 못했다는 점, 환자를 대상으로도 설문을 실시하지는 못했다는 점 등의 제한점을 지니고 있으나, 그럼에도 불구하고 불면증 치료의 개선과 변화를 위해 필요한 현황 조사를 면밀히 실시했다는 점에서 그 의의가 있다. 결론적으로 다수의 의사들이 불면증의 비약물학적 치료가 중요하다고 생각하고 있었으나 진료 현실에서 적용하기 힘든 부분이 있다고 보고하였다. 본 연구 결과는 불면증에 대한 적정 치료를 위해 비약물학적 치료를 위한 진료 여건 개선 및 의사대상 교육이 필요함을 제시하였다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.426-435
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• 2016

Objectives: The major objective of this study was to analyze stress response after a change to consecutive day shifts from day and night shifts in a motor assembly factory. Methods: Using a survey conducted by a labor union, we collected data on stress response index(SRI), lifestyle factors, work-family conflict and job stress before and after a shift system change. We analyzed the transition on the SRI among 222 workers. The cut-off point for the SRI was a T-score over 60. Results: The high risk stress response group was 20.3% of the population before the shift system change. After the shift system change it decreased to 11.3%. After the shift system change, social support improved, leisure time became more sufficient, work-family conflict declined, and sleep quality in the night shift week improved. In multivariable linear regression, among workers under 40 years old sleep quality on night shift, leisure time sufficiency, social support and work-family conflict contributed to the improvement of stress response. Among workers over 40, work-family conflict contributed to the improvement of stress response. Conclusions: The change to consecutive day shifts improved stress response and mediated with improved nighttime sleep, decreased work-family conflict, increased leisure time and improved work-family conflict.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2024

Objectives: Professional firefighters face various health hazards and are required to maintain both physical and mental fitness to effectively mitigate crises and respond to emergencies. Moreover, the long working hours and shift work of this profession impact sleep quality. This study investigated the quality of sleep and its associated factors among firefighters in Bangkok, Thailand. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of firefighters affiliated with the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thailand between January 2023 and March 2023. A cluster random sampling technique was utilized to distribute 600 questionnaires to firefighters in 15 fire stations. The questionnaire addressed demographic, work-related, and environmental factors. Sleep quality was assessed using the Thai version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data analysis involved both descriptive and inferential statistics. Bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were performed. Results: The response rate was 78.7% (n=472), and 44.1% of the firefighters reported poor sleep quality (PSQI score >5). Sleep quality was statistically associated with conflicting family relationships (odds ratio [OR], 1.8; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.1 to 2.9), additional part-time jobs (daytime, OR, 2.4; 95% CI, 1.3 to 4.4; or nighttime, OR, 4.3; 95% CI, 1.1 to 16.7), noisy sleeping areas (OR, 1.7; 95% CI, 1.1 to 2.8), and the availability of adequate bedding (OR, 3.0; 95% CI, 1.8 to 4.9). Conclusions: Poor sleep quality among firefighters was associated with various personal, work-related, and environmental factors. Organizations should promote policies that improve sleep quality through good sleep hygiene practices and facilities.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.79-94
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• 2009

This study aims to categorize articles in terms of childrearing focused on health and hygiene in Chosun-ilbo and Donga-ilbo in 1920s. As part of this aim we will look into the role of mothers reflected within these articles. Content analysis was used to accomplish the specific objectives of this study. All these articles emphasized the prudent role of mothers and pointed to the fact that holistic knowledge was needed to perform the role of a mother effectively. In other words, mothers had to know about child disease, hygiene, breast milk, nutrition, food, snacks, sleep, exercise and security. Interestingly, the most important matter emphasized in these articles was hygiene. In 1920s, the role of mothers in generally family life was held in high regards in Korean society. In particular, their role within the framework of young children’s health and hygiene was emphasized.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2001

목 적 : 최근 수면장애에 대한 3가지 진단 분류 체계가 발달하였다. 즉 국제 수면장애 분류(the International Classification of Sleep Disorder, ICSD), 정신장애의 진단 및 통계 편람 제 4 판(the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition, DSM-IV) 그리고 국제 질병 분류 제 10 판(the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition, ICD-10)이다. 국내에는 이들 진단 체계간의 비교에 대한 자료가 거의 없다. 본 저자들은 수면 문제로 정신과에 의뢰된 환자를 DSM-IV와 ICSD에 따라 진단하고 이를 비교하여 그 차이를 비교하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 고려대학부속 안암병원에 입원 환자 중 수면장애로 정신과에 의뢰된 284명의 환자를 대상으로 ICSD를 숙수면장애에 대한 ICSD와 DSM-IV 진단 비교 44지하지 않은 정신과 전공의와 ICSD를 숙지한 정신과 전공의가 비구조화된 면담을 시행하고, DSM-IV와 ICSD의 진단 기준에 따라 임상적 진단을 하여 그 차이를 비교하였다. 결 과 : DSM-IV 진단 분류에는 "기타 정신장애 관련 불면증"(전체의 61.1%)과 "일반적인 의학적 상태로 인한 섬망"(26.8%)이 빈도가 가장 높았다. ICSD에서는 "신경과적 장애가 동반된 수면장애" (38.4%)와 "정신과적 장애가 동반된 수면장애" (33.1%)의 빈도가 가장 높았다. DSM-IV와 ICSD의 비교에서, DSM-IV에서 신체적 질환이나 정신과적 질환과 무관한 수면장애로 진단된 환자군은 대부분 ICSD와 일치하였고, 이들 중 DSM-IV의 "일차적 불면증"은 ICSD의 "정신생리적 불면증"과 "부적수면위생"으로 구분되었다. DSM-IV에서 신체적 질환이나 정신과적 질환에 의한 수면장애를 가진 269명 중 62명(23%)이 ICSD와 불일치하였고 이들 중 대부분이 ICSD에서 신체적 질환이나 정신과적 질환과 무관한 수면장애인 "부적수면위생", "환경성 수면장애", "적응성 수면장애" 그리고 "수면결핍장애" 등이었다. 결 론 : 본 연구에서 DSM-IV와 ICSD의 진단 체계가 많은 부분 일치하였으나, 간과할 수 없는 차이를 가지고 있음을 확인하였다. 이 차이는 수면장애에 대한 임상의의 태도를 반영한다. 즉, 수면장애에 대한 개념화와 원인에 대한 임상의의 이해 정도에 따라, 수면장애를 진단하지 못하거나 적절한 치료를 할 수 없다. 따라서 본 연구에서 나타난 DSM-IV와 ICSD에 대한 임상의의 이해 정도는 중요하다고 할 수 있다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.243-249
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• 2011

본 논문은 구미 지역의 치과임상에서 근무하는 치과위생사 220명을 대상으로 치과위생사의 A/B성격유형에 따른 감정노동을 확인하고 수면건강에 미치는 영향을 파악하여 감정노동 관리의 필요성에 대한 타당성을 도출하기 위한 것으로 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 치과위생사의 감정노동 전체평균은 2.75로 중위수 이상의 감정노동 스트레스 수준을 보였으며, 통계적 유의성을 나타낸 일반적인 특성 중 학력은 전문대학졸업이 4년제 대학 졸업이상자보다 높았으며, 근무장소는 종합병원이 치과병원이나 개인의원보다 높고, 임금은 낮거나 높은 단계보다 중간단계인 경우에 높게 분석되었으며 음주를 한다고 응답한 경우 감정노동이 높게 나타났다. 2. 대상자의 성격유형을 A/B 구분하였을 때 A유형인 경우 감정노동 항목에서 '내 일을 잘 하기 위해서는 고객의 호의와 협조가 필요하다'가 3.14로 가장 높게 분석되었다. 이를 성격유형에 따른 감정노동의 6문항별 감정노동의 평균값을 분석한 결과 모든 항목에서 A유형의 성격이 B유형의 성격보다 감정노동의 평균값이 높게 분석되었으며 통계적으로 유의하게 나타났다(p<0.05). 3. 치과위생사의 수면건강은 좋은 군과 나쁜 군이 각각 45.9%, 53.1%로 나쁜 군의 분포가 높았다. 감정노동의 스트레스가 높을수록 수면건강도 좋지 않았으며 성격유형에 따른 감정노동과 수면건강수준과의 관계는 성격유형 A유형의 감정노동인 경우 수면건강이 나쁜 군은 88.1%로 좋은 군보다 분포가 높으며 감정노동 평균이 2.85로 통계적으로 유의하였다(p<0.05). 성격유형 B유형의 감정노동은 수면건강이 좋은 군의 분포가 높고 감정노동의 평균도 나쁜 군보다 높게 나타났으나 통계적 유의성은 없었다. 4. 통계적 유의성이 있는 성격유형 A유형의 감정노동과 수면건강과의 회귀분석 결과 A유형은 감정노동이 높을수록 수면건강도 좋지 않다고 나타났으며 수면건강문항과 A유형과 감정노동 간의 인과성은 '잠들기 어려움', '깨었을 때 불충분한 잠을 잔 느낌', '수면제를 복용하고 있음'이 A유형의 감정노동에 유의한 영향을 주는 요소임을 알 수 있었다. 이상과 같은 결과를 바탕으로 치과의료기관의 질 높은 의료서비스를 제공하기 위하여 감정노동자로서 치과위생사임을 인식하고 감정노동의 중요성과 성격의 특징에 따른 감정노동의 관리를 통하여 치과위생사의 건강한 생활을 지속시키기 위한 노력이 필요하리라 사료된다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.449-463
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• 2017

Objectives: The objective of this study was to identify the relationship between emotional labor and occupational stress of the dental hygienists, and the effects of emotional labor on their occupational stress and health problems including depression, anxiety and sleep. Methods: The survey was conducted using the questionnaires about dental hygienists' working in medical institutions in Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do from August 19th and October 7th, 2016. Total of 225 participants were selected for data analyses. Frequency analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis, and regression analysis were conducted using SPSS Windows ver. 21.0 program(SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL. USA). Results: The analysis of the factors affecting emotional labor, occupational stress, anxiety, and sleep by participants' characteristics showed that those with higher education level, work position and annual salary had higher emotional labor. In addition, participants who worked 5 days every other week and were responsible for patient consultation had higher emotional labor. The analysis of correlations among emotional labor occupational stress, anxiety, and sleep showed positive correlations between emotional experience and emotional expression, occupational stress and emotional expression, and anxiety and emotional expression. On the other hand, negative correlation was found between anxiety and emotional experience. Regression analysis was conducted to examine the effect of emotional labor on job stress. Emotional labor was a factor affecting job stress and anxiety. Conclusions: In order to improve emotional control and vulnerability to stress among dental hygienists, intra-organizational training opportunities and mental health care strategies are needed. Additional broad-based studies are required to identify the factors affecting the occupational stress and emotional labor and to develop relevant intervention measures.