• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.164-174
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors affecting tuberculosis prevention behaviors in North Korean adolescent refugees. Methods: From September 16 to October 8, 2019, a survey was conducted to collect data from 143 North Korean adolescent refugees aged 13 to <25 at alternative and general schools in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. The scale developed by Park (2008) and adapted by Cha (2012) was used to rate tuberculosis prevention behaviors in daily life with the aim of preventing high school students from getting infected with tuberculosis. The collected data were processed through frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression, using SPSS 25.0. Results: The mean score was 13.65 for knowledge of tuberculosis, 44.23 for attitudes towards tuberculosis, and 41.33 for tuberculosis prevention behaviors. Significant differences were found according to gender, country of origin, duration of stay in South Korea, tuberculosis examination, pre-entry chest x-ray, education about tuberculosis, alcohol intake, and subjective health status. A positive correlation was found between knowledge, attitudes, and prevention behaviors. The factors affecting tuberculosis prevention behaviors were attitudes (β=.38, p<001) and subjective health status (β=.26, p<.001). Conclusion: It is necessary to provide attitude-based education that can reinforce positive attitudes in order to improve North Korean adolescent refugees' tuberculosis prevention behaviors. This is expected to help them pay more attention to health care and become better at prevention behaviors. It is, therefore, necessary to develop a tuberculosis prevention education program with the aim of making them more knowledgeable about tuberculosis and providing them with systematic and sustainable education.

• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.209-217
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• 2016

Purpose: This study was to examine the changes in knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behaviors among elementary school students after providing them with tuberculosis prevention education. Methods: A total of 235 students from D elementary school in G city were selected. After completing tuberculosis prevention education, the subjects were surveyed five times for 16 weeks. 1,087 samples were included in the final analysis. One-way ANOVA, $Scheff{\acute{e}$'s test, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analysis were performed to examine the changes in tuberculosis-related knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors over time. Results: After 16 weeks from the education, the scores of preventive behaviors did not show any significant difference compared to the time right after the education. However, the scores of knowledge and attitudes tended to improve. In particular, 1st~2nd graders had high scores in both knowledge and attitude, and the scores of knowledge and attitude gradually increased over time. The correlation between knowledge, attitude, and preventive behavior regarding tuberculosis had a positive significance during the entire time of the survey. Conclusion: Positive associations between knowledge and attitude and between attitude and preventive behavior sustained for 16 weeks after tuberculosis education among elementary school students. This study suggests that tuberculosis prevention education conducted early on from lower grades can produce more educational effects and that it could be a foundation not only for developing knowledge of tuberculosis but also for cultivating adequate attitudes and forming active tuberculosis preventive behaviors.

• 대한치위생과학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.19-27
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• 2021

Background: The present study aimed to gather basic data for the development of an educational tuberculosis prevention program for prospective dental hygienists by understanding the level of knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behaviors related to tuberculosis for students in the Department of Dental Hygiene, who need preventive access to tuberculosis infection. Methods: The present study used a self-reported questionnaire on knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behaviors regarding tuberculosis, which was administered to dental hygiene students attending D University located in D city. Results: The average knowledge regarding tuberculosis was 16.17 ± 6.14, out of 30 points. Attitude regarding tuberculosis averaged 48.59 points (± 4.46), out of 60 points, and the degree of preventive behavior was 46.29 points (± 5.0), out of 60 points. Third year students ranked highest for knowledge regarding, attitude toward, and infection prevention behaviors of tuberculosis, compared to those in their first or second year (F = 7.20, p = 0.000). Those who had experienced tuberculosis themselves or with their relatives had higher attitudes toward tuberculosis than those who did not (F = 2.32, p = 0.02). Additionally, the higher the knowledge (β = 0.209, p = 0.004) and attitude (β = 0.425, p = 0.000) about tuberculosis, the higher the level of tuberculosis infection prevention behavior. Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, it appears to be necessary to provide practical education to ensure that all students in dental hygiene are equipped with knowledge about tuberculosis, and that as a dental hygienist in carrying out dental hygiene management with a changed attitude, the act of preventing tuberculosis infection can be appropriately performed.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.216-226
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitude on tuberculosis by parents of North Korean refugees' children. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted. Data were collected from July to November, 2014 in Hanawon and 74 North Korean refugee parents participated in the study. Data were analyzed using the SPSS 21.0. Results: The score for knowledge was 17.72 out of 30 points, for awareness in attitude, 49.34 out of 60 points and for prevention behavior in attitude, 48.39 out of 60 points. There were positive significant correlations among knowledge, attitude and health interest. There was also a significant positive correlation between awareness and prevention behavior in attitude, and between prevention behavior and health interest. Conclusion: North Korean refugee parents showed a low level of knowledge and a negative attitude. The implication of these results is an awareness of the need for education on the causes, transmission and importance of treatment for tuberculosis. This kind of education can guide North Korean refugee parents to obtain correct information and positive attitudes and therefore, be able to effectively practice appropriate health behaviors in tuberculosis management for their children.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.7179-7186
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• 2014

이 연구는 감염병 발생자료와 감염병 관리사업 평가지표와의 관계를 실증적으로 분석함으로써 감염병 관리사업의 평가지표의 타당성을 실증적으로 분석함을 목적으로 하였다. 자료는 2004년과 2005년 2개년간의 시군구(보건소) 감염병 환자 발생 수 합계와 2005년도 감염병관리사업 평가지표 등 이었다. 자료의 분석은 빈도분석, 분산분석, 다중회귀분석 등을 이용하였다. 보건소 유형 및 법정감염병 각 군별로 각기 상이한 지표들이 도출되었으며, 각 군로도 특이한 지표 보다는 다양한 분야의 지표들이 혼재되어 있는 양상으로 도출되었다. 특히, 교육실적 등이 발생건수와 유의한 관계를 보이는 경우가 많아 발생건수는 신고건수 즉, 사업의 성과의 결과로 판단하는 것이 더욱 타당할 것으로 판단된다. 전체적인 지표의 개선이 필요하거나 사업의 투입시간 및 추이를 본 후 재평가가 필요할 것으로 생각되며, 각 사업별로 분리하여 특이한 평가지표를 생산할 필요가 있어 보인다. 감염병관리사업의 평가지표 개발은 기초자치단체별 감염병관리사업 종합평가체계를 구축하는데 핵심적인 역할을 할 것이며, 감염병관련업무 표준화를 촉진하고 관련지침을 개정에 활용될 것이며, 향후 보건사업 및 보건의료조직의 계량적인 성과 평가에 활용될 것이다. 또한 시군구 보건소에서 수행한 성공적인 감염병 관리 사업의 사례를 발굴, 제시함으로써 보다 성공적인 감염병관시업의 접근이 가능케 할 것이다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.432-445
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• 2018

예비보건의료인들을 포함한 보건 의료인들은 결핵에 노출될 위험이 상대적으로 높기 때문에 이들이 적절한 수준의 지식과 예방행위를 구비하는 것이 중요하다. 예비보건의료인들을 위한 결핵 교육 모형을 구축함에 있어서 문헌고찰을 실시함과 동시에 129명의 예비 보건 의료인과 14인의 의료인들을 대상으로 설문조사와 전화 인터뷰를 실시하였다. 그 결과는 다음과 같다.; 첫째, 문헌 고찰에 근거하여 결핵의 역학, 결핵의 전파 및 병태생리, 검사와 진단, 잠복결핵, 결핵의 치료, 그리고 결핵의 예방 등을 포함한 총 6개의 교육 주제가 파악되었다. 둘째, 예비보건의료인들은 결핵의 역학, 전파 및 병태생리, 잠복결핵 분야에 대해 상대적으로 낮은 지식수준을 보였다. 그러므로 교육과정을 계획할 때, 이러한 지식이 낮은 영역에 더 많은 시간이 할애되어야 할 것이다. 셋째, 의료인들은 결핵역학 교육 시, 결핵의 정의와 유형이 잘 포함되어야 한다고 강조하였으며, 결핵의 전파와 병태생리를 교육할 때에는 병원감염과 감염회로에 관한 내용이 포함되어야 된다고 답변하였다. 이에 덧붙여, 의료인들은 결핵의 진단과 집단검진을 강조하였으며, 잠복결핵 교육 시에는 개인보호장구 착용에 관한 내용이 포함되어야 한다고 반응하였다. 또한, 결핵의 치료에 대한 교육 시, 환자 교육 및 결핵약의 부작용에 대한 내용이 포함되어야 하며, 덧붙여 예비보건의료인들의 자기건강증진 행위 및 체계적인 결핵 교육이 결핵 예방의 중요한 수단이라고 정의하였다. 이러한 결과는 제한된 수의 응답자들과 표집 오차를 포함하고 있기에 결과를 일반화하는데 신중을 기해야 한다. 그러므로 더 큰 연구집단을 이용한 후속 연구를 통해 결핵 교육 모형을 개발하는 것이 필요하다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제65권5호
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• pp.369-378
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• 2008

연구배경: 우리나라의 결핵으로 인한 사망률은 OECD국가 중 가장 높다. 그러나 결핵에 대한 일반적 지식과 인식은 매우 제한적인 실정이다. 결핵에 대한 잘못된 인식이 만연한 가운데 단체 생활로 인해 고등학교 학생들이 결핵에 노출되는 경우가 발생하고 있다. 방법: 부산에 위치한 남녀공학고등학교와 여자고등학교 학생 78명을 대상으로 결핵에 대한 지식과 인식에 대한 설문지를 개발하여 시행하였다. 결과: 78명의 학생 중 결핵에 대해 들어본 학생은 74명으로 94.9%에 달한다. 그러나 결핵에 대한 지식은 매우 피상적이며 제한적이라는 것을 알 수 있었다. 결론: 우리나라에서 결핵의 사망률은 매우 높은 실정이지만 대부분의 사람들은 결핵에 대해 매우 한정적인 지식을 갖고 있을 뿐이며 잘못된 지식과 태도를 갖고 있다. 단체 생활을 하고 있는 고등학교 학생들의 경우, 결핵에 쉽게 노출되고 전염될 수 있으므로 학교와 가정을 통한 교육이 필요하다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.151-161
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• 1974

Home visiting as a Public Health Horsing function is believed to be of therapeutic value to, the patient. However, home visiting is time consuming and expensive. Is the gain in knowledge and treatment for patients with Tuberculosis in Korea enough to make the necessary outlay in finances and personnel worthwhile\ulcorner While this study does not attempt to completely answer this question it does, under the following objectives, attempt to answer part of the question. The objectives of the study were to l) ascertain if there is a difference between patients, who receive home visits from the public Health Nurse and those who do not, in the following areas: a) their compliance with medical regimen, b) their ability to answer general questions about Tuberculosis, and c) their compliance with medical advice concerning prevention (B.C.G. immunization) and early diagnosis (contact X-rays), and 2) to determine if there is any correlation between the patient's answers to questions about Tuberculosis and his action both in the areas of treatment and prevention. The patients participating in the study were all newly diagnosed patients at Kwangju Christian Hospital. A control group and an experimental group were selected. The patients in the control group were seen according to the regular schedule at the Kwangju Christian Hospital except that they received no home visits from the Public Health Nurses. The patients in the experimental group were visited on an average of three times during the first two months of their treatment by the investigator, a Public Health Nurse. At the end of two months the patients in the two groups were compared as to compliance both in the treatment and preventive areas. They were also compared according to their answers to a questionnaire regarding both the prevention and treatment of Tuberculosis. The following results were obtained : 1. Patients in the experimental group (68.2%) showed a significantly higher compliance rate for medical treatment than patients in the control group (43.2%). 2. Patients in the experimental group (87.5%) showed a higher compliance rate for B.C.G. immunization than those in the control group (40%). 3. Women patients in the experimental group showed a higher mean score (7.2$\pm$2.6) on the questionnaire than did women in the control group (6.2$\pm$3.4). The results of this study seem to indicate that while home visiting is beneficial to the patient with Tuberculosis as far as treatment is concerned, something more concrete needs to be done if home visiting is to help the patient learn more about Tuberculosis and its prevention. Further study is indicated in the following areas: 1) A similar type of study over a longer period of time involving more subjects and using Korean Public Health Nurses to make the home visits. 2) Study to develop an adequate approach to education considering the problems unique to patients with Tuberculosis living in Korea.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제78권4호
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• pp.309-314
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• 2015

Background: In tuberculosis (TB) patients, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is significant in self-management, which in turn can be effective in therapeutic acceptance and prevention of treatment failure due to multi-drug resistant TB. This study was conducted to evaluate HRQoL and associated factors in TB patients referred to the National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD). Methods: In this study, patients were selected from TB clinics of the NRITLD in Tehran. In addition to an Iranian version of the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), demographic and disease characteristic questionnaires were used for data collection. The data were then analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Two hundred five TB patients, with the average age of $42.33{\pm}17.64$ years, participated in this study. The HRQoL scores in different domains ranged from $14.68{\pm}11.60$ for role limitations due to emotional problems to $46.99{\pm}13.25$ for general health perceptions. The variables of sex, marital status, education, job status, place of residence, and cigarette smoking, influenced the HRQoL scores in different dimensions. Conclusion: According to the study findings are the important variables that influenced the HRQoL of TB patients. The consideration of its can improve the HRQoL of TB patients.

• 대한간호
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.74-87
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• 1995

This study was to investigate the current prevention Mechanism of tuberculosis infection and to find out how nursing teachers handle against tuberculosis infection. The objectives of this study was to aid in better treatment and maintenance of those infected-students and help students to prevent the disease by themselves. The subjects of this research were 78 students who were proved to be infected at tuberculosis by the test result of each high school and 35 nursing teachers who retain those 78 infected students. The results of this study were as follows: 1. The infection rete of tuberculosis and the general characteristics of the infected students at Girls' High School: There are approximately 33 and 50 tuberculosis-infected cases in 1992 and 1993. The tuberculosisinfection rate were 0.12% in 1992, while the infection rate were 0.17% in 1993. The infection rate for academic Girls' High School stucents were 51.3%, while that of vocational Girls' High school students were 48.7%, About 30.8% of respondents have a family history of tuberculosis infection. 2. The current management system of tuberculosis treatment: It was reported that 59.0% of respondents out of total cases were in the process of treatment, and 41% of them were recovered (from tuberculosis). 55.1% of respondents use health center as their most frequent treatment location. 57.5% of academic Girls' High School and 47.4% of vocational Girls' high shool reported inconsistent meals while curing tuberculosis. In terms of taking medicine, 55.1% reported inconsistently. 3. The current management system of nursing teachers; Approximately 57.1% of nursing teachers were at academic Girls' High School. while 42.9% were at vocational Girls' High School. While treating tuberculosis, 85.7% of nursing teachers checked the consistent medicine-taking, 54. 3% of them checked the side effects of medicine, 80% of them consulted with students, while only 25. 7% of them check the school attendance. This study also finds out that we have underestimated the importance of tuberculosis treatment and health education at the shool level, it has not been effective enough for students to recognize the importance of tuberculosis. It is our assertion that nursing teachers should have paid much more attention to tuberculosis itself and infected-cases.