• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.267-271
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• 2023

Background: The objective of this study is to identify the working conditions and health status of Vietnamese male migrant workers in Republic of Korea, in comparison to the Korean general population. Methods: We conducted our survey through the Migrant People Center, and we received completed questionnaires from 87 male Vietnamese migrant workers. The questionnaire employed was identical to those used in the Korean Working Conditions Survey and the 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The collected data from the Vietnamese migrant workers was then compared with the Korean reference population using indirect age-standardization. Results: Vietnamese male workers demonstrated a higher prevalence of health problems including hearing problems (age-standardized prevalence ratio (aSPR) 13.22, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 8.07-20.4), skin problems (aSPR 13.49, 95% CI: 8.07-20.4), and low back pain (aSPR 8.40, 95% CI: 6.50-10.69). Elevated exposure to workplace hazards such as chemicals (aSPR 2.36, 95% CI: 1.51-3.51), organic solvents (aSPR 2.22, 95% CI: 1.44-3.28), handling of heavy objects (aSPR 1.67, 95% CI: 1.24-2.21), and high temperatures (aSPR 1.96, 95% CI: 1.46-2.57) was observed among them. Additionally, they faced a higher risk of no personal protective equipment (aSPR 2.53, 95% CI: 1.26-4.52) and a greater prevalence of unmet medical needs (aSPR 7.14, 95% CI: 4.74-10.32). Conclusion: Our findings highlight the elevated workplace hazards, health problems, and unmet medical needs among Vietnamese male workers compared to the Korean reference population. These findings underscores the urgency for enhanced scrutiny over working conditions and protective equipment provision, coupled with efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and worker education.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.242-251
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• 2024

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between objective social isolation (SI) and unmet medical needs (UMN) in adults aged 19 and older. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted of 208 619 adults aged 19 and older, excluding missing data, using the 2019 Korea Community Health Survey. To analyze the association between objective SI and UMN, the chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were performed. Results: The prevalence of UMN was 1.14 times higher (odds ratio [OR], 1.14; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.06 to 1.23) among those with SI than among those without SI, and the OR for groups with 5 SI types was 2.77 (95% CI, 1.86 to 4.12) compared to those with no SI types. In addition, a stratified analysis by age group showed that the association between SI and UMN existed even in groups under 64 years old. However, among those aged 65 and older, SI was associated with an OR of 1.53 (95% CI, 1.37 to 1.71) for UMN compared to non-SI. As the number of SI types increased, the prevalence of UMN also increased, indicating a strong association between SI and UMN in older adults. Conclusions: This study found that individuals with SI experienced UMN due to fear and anxiety about interpersonal relationships. Therefore, based on the results of this cross-sectional study, it is necessary to investigate the causal relationship between SI and UMN through future longitudinal data.

• 가정∙방문간호학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.115-121
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• 2008

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the needs of family caregivers of home care patients. Methods: A total of 40 caregivers had been selected from a hospital-based home care agency in Gyunggi province. The instrument developed by Hileman, Lackey, & Hassanein(1992) was modified to 55 items and used in this study. The instrument consists of 6 categories: informational, household, patient care, personal, spiritual, and psychological needs. Out of 29 analysed with descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman correlation test using SPSS 14.0. Results: Most caregivers were females, with a mean age of $60.0{\pm}15.5$, 32.1% were spouses, and 92.9% were living with patients. Patient's activities of daily living score was very low, and 44% of patients had cerebrovascular disease. Caregiver's needs were moderate, and the greatest being personal need. There was a significant difference between caregiver's monthly income and needs. Conclusion: Home care nurses need to teach and support family caregivers with specific programs and services to meet the identified and unmet needs of caregivers of home care patients. In-home respite and institutional respite are recommended for family caregivers taking care of patients with chronic disease.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.200-204
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• 2019

On September 12, 2018, President Jae-In Moon announced the Comprehensive Plan for Lifelong Care for People with Developmental Disabilities, with representatives from the associated government branches (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Employment and Labor) in attendance. The goals of this plan are to provide health, medical, rehabilitative, special education, and social welfare services according to the life-stages of the affected individuals; to reduce parental pressure; to promote social interventions; and to enhance community-level participation in order to create a 'welfare society in harmony.' However, in order for the plan to succeed, additional efforts must be made in the following areas. First, an epidemiological survey is needed to understand the scale, prevalence, and incidence of developmental disabilities and to establish an evidence base to support policy development. Second, accurate definitions of developmental disabilities must be established in order to avoid policy discrimination based on impairment type and age. Third, personal evaluations to assess disabled individuals' unmet needs and customized service designs to deliver those needs are required. Fourth, the plan must fulfill the goals of accessibility and fairness that the government intends to provide. Fifth, the government should consider an integrated financial support system and to propose a detailed plan for monetary distributions. Finally, an integrated system that links health, medical, employment, educational, and welfare services must be constructed.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2009

우리나라 20세 이상 성인 37,108명을 대상으로 농촌여성들의 건강수준과 의료이용을 중심으로 분석한 결과, 여성의 만성질환의 유병률과 미치료율이 남성보다 높고, 농촌지역의 유병율과 미치료율이 대도시지역보다 높게 분석되었다. 그리고 만성질환 유병률과 미치료율의 지역별 차이는 남성에서보다 여성에서 더 큰 것으로 분석되었다. 의료이용에 대해서도 비슷한 경향을 관찰하였으나 통계적으로 유의한 수준에는 미치지 않았다. 따라서 농촌지역 여성의 건강수준이 낮음에도 불구하고 적절한 의료이용을 하지 못하는 건강불평등 상태에 있을 가능성을 보여주었다. 그러므로 건강불평등을 해소시키기 위해서는 농촌지역에 대한 정책적 배려 이외에도 농촌여성에 대한 배려가 추가로 고려되어야 할 것으로 보인다. 그러나 이 연구는 성별, 지역별 차이를 분석함에 있어 연령이 외에 건강수준과 의료이용에 영향을 미치는 다양한 환경적, 경제적, 사회적 요인을 통제한 것이 아니기 때문에 해석에 주의가 필요하다. 또한 진료비용 자체가 의료서비스의 질을 대표한다고는 볼 수 없다. 따라서 후속연구에서는 이러한 다양한 변수들이 통제된 성별, 지역간 건강수준과 의료이용의 차이에 대한 분석과 농촌지역의 의료서비스의 질에 대한 연구가 수행되어야 할 것이다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.283-295
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• 2017

본 연구는 2013년도 한국의료패널 자료를 이용하여 에코세대의 정신건강 및 신체건강이 건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 융복합적 영향을 파악하기 위하여 실시되었다. 2013년도 한국의료패널 자료는 2013년 2월에서 10월까지 조사되었고, 분석대상자는 2,261명이었다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS WIN Version 24.0을 이용하여 기술통계, Independent t-test, ANOVA, 위계적 중회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과, 에코세대의 건강관련 삶의 질 평균은 0.98점이었다. 에코세대 건강관련 삶의 질 영향요인은 미충족의료 유무, 정신적 신체적 스트레스 유무, 기본적 욕구 미충족 유무, 미래에 대한 불안 유무, 우울감 유무 및 자살생각 유무, 흡연 여부, 주중 수면시간, 청력문제 유무, 섭식문제 유무, 활동제한 유무 및 주관적 건강상태로 나타났다. 에코세대의 건강관련 삶의 질을 향상시키기 위하여 에코세대의 정신건강 및 신체건강의 특성을 반영한 건강관리프로그램을 개발하고 지역사회 연계 체계를 구축하여 지속적인 상담과 교육이 필요하다.

• 대한의료기공학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.22-42
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• 2022

Objective : The researcher participated in the visiting treatment project organized by OO City in 2020 and showed the advantages of visiting Korean Medicine, so I would like to report it. Methods : A comprehensive Korean Medicine intervention method was performed for each symptom, and changes in basic physical strength were observed through vital signs, NRS, Single Leg Stance (SLS), and Chair Stand Test (CST) tests. Results : It can be seen that the NRS level, a pain scale for chronic pain, generally decreased at the last treatment compared to the beginning of treatment. Satisfaction with Project Information (PI) was relatively low at 3.20±1.30, but Ease of Participation (EoP), Intention to Participate Again (IPA), Expansion of Project (ExP), and Overall Satisfaction (OS) were high at 5.00±0.00. Conclusions : Summarizing the advantages of visiting Korean Medicine is that the treatment satisfaction for chronic pain is high, the patient's satisfaction is high, the treatment tool is easy to carry, and various visiting treatment services can be implemented.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.13-27
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• 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate changes in public health-related perceptions of residents of Gangwon province after the outbreak of Coronavirus disease-19(COVID-19) of the public. Methods: We performed paired T-test analysis to measure the change in public health-related perceptions before and after COVID-19. We also utilized generalized estimating equations to identify demographic factors correlated with public health-related perceptions. Results: The public perceived public health as 'All citizens can use medical care and protect/promote health.' The concept was the most popular, from 94.3% in 2019 to 95.5% in 2020. In addition, after COVID-19, residents of Gangwon province's satisfaction with medical services increased, but the overall level was not high. Among the eight essential healthcare needs after COVID-19, cardiovascular disease and injury services have emerged as preferred services. However, by sociodemographic factors, distinctive responses were detected. Conclusions: Through COVID-19, Gangwon residents' awareness of the public's health rights has increased. Those living in vulnerable areas or with unmet medical care, supported strengthening public health care. In addition, although medical satisfaction has increased, it is not satisfied, so listening to the voices of the population group with low satisfaction is essential. Lastly, since the necessity of essential health care may change due to specific events, the local government needs to plan health projects reflecting the needs of residents. Therefore, when designing the public health care strategy in Gangwon province, the local government should consider not only political factors but also environmental factors, demographic and conceptual factors.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.59-64
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• 2016

Gaucher disease type 1 (GD1) is an inherited lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of acid ${\beta}$-glucosidase. The diminished enzyme activity leads to the accumulation of substrates and results in multi-systemic manifestations including hepatosplenomegaly, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and bone diseases. Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) by infusion of recombinant protein has been the standard treatment for over 20 years. Despite the successful long-term treatment with ERT, several unmet needs remain in the treatment of GD1 such as severe pulmonary and skeletal manifestations. Substrate reduction therapy (SRT) reduces the accumulation of substrates by inhibiting their biosynthesis. Eliglustat, a new oral SRT, was approved in United States and Europe as a first-line therapy for treating adult patients with GD1 who have compatible CYP2D6 metabolism phenotypes. Although eliglustat is not yet available in Korea, introduction and summary of this new treatment modality are provided in this paper by review of literatures. Despite the fact that there are only limited studies to draw resolute conclusions, the current data demonstrated that eliglustat is not inferior to ERT in terms of its clinical efficacy. The approval of eligustat enables eligible adult GD1 patients to have the option of oral therapy although it still needs further studies on long-term outcomes. The individual patient should be assessed carefully for the choice of treatment modality when eliglustat becomes available in Korea. Furthermore, the clinical guidelines for Korean patients with GD1 regarding the use of eliglustat needs to be developed in near future.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.177-187
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• 2020

본 연구는 65세 이상 노인의 돌봄요구군을 분류하고, 군간 특성을 확인하기 위하여 수행되었다. 한국보건사 회연구원이 진행한 '2017년도 노인실태조사'의 자료를 이용한 이차자료 분석연구로, 분석대상은 2017년 노인실태 조사 참여자 중 서울시 노인 999명, 가중치 부여 1,295,491명이다. 돌봄요구군의 분류를 위하여, 의료요구, 일상생활수행 지원요구, 사회적 활동 지원요구의 특성을 파악하였다. 지원요구가 하나도 없는 일반군이 50.4%, 의료요구군이 17.9%, 일상생활수행 지원요구 또는 사회적 활동 지원요구가 있는 복지요구군이 14.2%, 의료요구와 복지요구가 모두 있는 복합요구군이 17.5%이었다. 성별, 흡연, 치매검진, 지난 1년간 외래이용, 일상생활수행 도움 여부, 비동거 자녀 또는 손녀 여부를 제외한 일반적 특성, 장기요양등급 및 장애등급 현황, 경제적 부담 및 일상생활 도움 정도, 건강행태와 건강상태, 삶의 만족도에서 돌봄요구군간 유의미한 차이를 보였다(p<.001). 복합요구군에게 의료와 복지의 통합돌봄 서비스를 우선 제공해야 한다. 특히 복합요구군은 의료, 복지, 운동, 영양, 정신건강, 간호의 요구를 모두 가지고 있는 대상자로 다학제적 팀 접근이 필요하다.