• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.469-475
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• 2005

Mother-infant interaction is a crucial component of an infant's cognitive, emotional and behavioral development. Most people are preoccupied with fetal education, the physical conditions of the postpartum mother and baby, and emphasizing an early start in the child's education. However, the effects of a mother's postnatal emotional state on the development of the infant are often overlooked. Postpartum depression is a significant health problem affecting 10-20 percent of new mothers. Recent research findings indicate that the suffering caused by postpartum depression is not limited to these mothers alone; their babies and close family members are vulnerable to short-term and long-term effects as well. This review summarizes the findings of recent research works, in the light of publications within the last seven years.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.521-530
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• 1990

A nutrition survey of 133 children, 9 to 12 years old, in the Nan Hyang elementary school, which offers no school lunch program and is situated in Shinllim 7-dong of Seoul, as the location of one of the socioeconomically vulnerable groups, was undertaken in July of 1989, to investigate dietary intake. Total daily energy and nutrient intake were below the RDA's, except for intake of vitamin. A and ascorbic acid. Carbohydrate provided 69% of total energy intake ; protein accounted for 12% ; fat provided 19%. The survey found that 15% of subjects skipped a meal more than once a day. Nutrient intakes of boxed lunch prepared at home and school, lunch eaten at home were out of balance. Family environment, anthropometric data and results of biochemical tests were positively correlated with nutrient intake. The survey emphasizes the urgent need for expansion of the school lunch program.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.513-520
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• 1990

A nutrition survey of 274 children, 6 to 12 years old, in the Nan Hyang elementary school, which offers no school lunch program and is situated in Shinllim 7-dong of Seoul, as the location of one of the socioeconomically vulnerable groups, was undertaken in July of 1989, to investigate nutritional status. anthropometric data of subjects surveyed slightly lower results than the Korean standards and further lower results than those of Yun Jung elementary school children of Youido, Seoul. 16.3% of subjects were proven to be anemic according to the hematocrit criterion established by the WHO. Mean urinary urea nitrogen/creatinine ration was 9.5$\pm$4.1. Family environment were positively correlated with anthropometric data and results of biochemical tests.

• 아동학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.97-111
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• 2007

Children from low-income families are vulnerable to variable psychological and emotional stress related to financial issues and dysfunctional families. The subjects were 15 1st to 3rd graders who were low on the Self Esteem Scale (SES). They were attending an after-school center for elementary school students. They participated in three art therapy groups from April to October 2005. Children's depressive symptoms and self-esteem were assessed using the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) and an observational check-list. Results showed that the group art therapy program brought about significant effects on increasing self-esteem of the children and reducing depressive symptoms, showing that group art therapy can facilitate emotional and psycho-social growth of children from low-income families and can be developed in family-based community programs.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.43-49
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• 2009

1985년과 1997년 차량등록대수가 각각 100만대와 1,000만대를 돌파하면서 주로 지상에 설치되었던 공동주택의 주차장이 지하에 설치되는 계기가 마련되었다. 이에 따라 공동주택의 식재설계도 많은 변화가 뒤따랐다. 본 연구에서는 청주시에 위치한 공동주택단지를 대상으로, 주차장 설치기준을 지상형, 지상 지하혼합형 그리고 지하형으로 구분하여 식재설계 특성을 분석하고자 하였다. 세대당 주차율은 지상형에 비해 지하주차장을 설치하기 시작한 지상 지하혼합형에서 2배 이상의 증가를 나타냈다. 지하주차장 설치비율이 매우 높아진 지하형으로 바뀌면서 세대당 1대 이상을 주차율을 확보할 수 있었다. 녹지율은 지상형에서 지상 지하 혼합형으로 바뀌면서 큰 변화는 없었지만, 전용면적당 녹지율은 오히려 감소하여 녹지의 질적인 측면에서는 낮은 것으로 분석되었다. 2000년도 이후에 건설된 공동주택의 주차장은 대부분 지하에 조성되어 녹지면적이 증가되는 경향을 나타냈다. 식재설계에 사용되는 수종은 병충해에 약하고 혐오감을 줄 수 있는 수종은 점차 사라지는 추세이며 수형이 아름답고, 꽃과 열매를 감상할 수 있는 수종이 많이 식재되는 특성을 나타냈다. 상록수의 식재는 공동주택 건설 초기에 많이 식재되었던 향나무는 점차 줄어들고, 소나무의 식재가 많이 늘어나는 추세였다. 2000년 이후에 건설된 지하형 공동주택에서부터 식재되기 시작한 초화류는 꽃을 감상할 수 있고, 화려한 외형적 특징으로 앞으로의 사용은 더욱 증가할 것으로 예견되었다.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.831-850
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• 2016

The ratio of suicide among the elderly in Korea has nearly tripled within the last 20 years. With this in mind, this study examined the effects of social exclusion on depression and suicidal ideation among the elderly living in elderly-only households with a focus on gender differences. Social exclusion is composed of economic, health, housing, education, social participation, and relational aspects. For this study, data were gathered from 527 participants aged 65 years and over. The statistical methods used for data analysis were descriptive statistics, chi-square test, t-test, and hierarchical regression analysis with the SPSS Win 20.0 program. The results of this study are summarized as follows: First, more than 80% of the elderly experienced social exclusion. Women were shown to be more vulnerable than men in terms of housing exclusion, educational exclusion, health exclusion, and multiple exclusion, whereas men were more vulnerable than women in terms of social participation exclusion. Second, social exclusion had significant effects on suicidal ideation among the Korean elderly. We also observed gender differences in the results. Regression analysis of suicidal ideation showed that relational exclusion had a significant effect on suicidal ideation in men, whereas health exclusion had a significant effect on suicidal ideation in women. Results of the study show that stronger social support networks and policies focusing on the elderly are needed in order to reduce elderly suicide in Korea.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to obtain information of use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) and any reported adverse effects of them on vulnerable elders in a community. Methods: 1,837 elderly subjects aged 65 or higher with health problems were selected from those who were enrolled in a public health care center and received visiting health management services. A proportional stratified sampling method was used. Data collection was completed by face to face interviews using a structured questionnaire. The descriptive statistics and ${\chi}^2$-test were used to analyze the data. Results: The prevalence of CAM use last year was 57.5%, and 10.4% of the subjects reported adverse effects of the therapies. The mean score of the subjects' attitudes towards CAM was $4.1{\pm}3.44$ (range 1~10). The major sources of advice and exposure to CAM therapies were most likely to be from family and friends (72.5%). The primary reason for choosing CAM was to manage symptoms and relieve pain (86.6%). Conclusion: These findings suggest the need to develop nursing strategies for reducing and preventing adverse effects of CAM use by promoting awareness of using safe and appropriate CAM therapies.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.147-160
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• 2007

This research challenges the general notion of one-person households of the elderly during widowhood as impoverished, isolated, and vulnerable. Recognizing a high potential vulnerability, however, this research attempts to describe the diverse composition of one-person households of the elderly. For this purpose, relying on 2% sample data from the 2000 census, it examines regional distribution, socio-economic characteristics, and determinants of one-person households of the elderly during widowhood. Socio-economic characteristics of one-person households of the elderly differ by region. Jeju island is distinct in terms of sex and age distribution, and residence area of children. In general, rates of economic activity and self-subsistence are higher in provinces than in cities. Compared to the elderly living with family, the elderly living alone show high rates of economic activity, self-subsistence, and capability of physical activity. Results of logistic regression analysis of determinants of living arrangement are consistent with those of descriptive statistics. Those who are economically active and able to move around without assistance tend to live alone after the death of a spouse. Number of sons and living in an urban area are negatively associated with living alone, whereas females are more likely than males to live alone. According to the separate analysis by age, the positive effect of economic activity is greater in the oldest of the old than in other age groups. Those who possess high educational attainment tend to live alone when they are 80 and older, unlike other age groups. Based on these findings, this paper finds that one-person households of the elderly nay not always be the most vulnerable group, and are diverse in terms of socioeconomic characteristics.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제28권
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• pp.10.1-10.4
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• 2013

Objectives Children are one of the most vulnerable populations to the impact of disasters. We aimed to examine children's mental health in the area affected by the Hebei Spirit oil spill accident on December 7, 2007. Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted using the Korean versions of the Children's Depression Inventory and State Anxiety Inventory for Children on 1,362 children attending elementary schools in the affected area. The information on distances between the nearest contaminated coastline to the child's residential house or attending school were obtained using a web-based map by inputting two address points. The symptom risks of depression and state anxiety were estimated by multiple logistic regression analyses adjusted for age, gender, and other covariates. Results Children with the closest distance (in the fourth quartile) to the school from the contaminated coastline showed a significantly higher symptom risk of depression compared to those with the farthest distance (first quartile)(odds ratio, 2.73; 95% confidence interval, 1.40-5.33), while there was no significant association between anxiety symptoms and distance. Conclusions Children, a vulnerable population for mental health impact by the oil spill accident, should be included in mental health programs in the community along with their family as victims of the disaster.

• 분석과 대안
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.147-170
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• 2023

이 연구는 윤석열정부의 복지정책을 정책적 및 이론적 측면에서 분석한다. 이론적 측면에서 이 연구는 윤석열정부가 이전 정부와는 확연히 다른 복지제도 모델을 구축하고 실행하고자 했음을 보여준다. 새 정부는 한국 보수 정당의 복지이념인 자생복지에 바탕을 둔 약자복지모델을 제시하였다. 윤석렬정부가 직전 문재인정부의 정책을 계승한 것은 취약계층을 위한 복지 확대와 가족지원의 확대 분야에 국한되었고, 나머지 정책에서 이전 정부와 뚜렷이 다른 방향을 추구하였다. 정책적으로 이 연구는 윤석열정부의 복지정책이 한국 복지체제에 광범위하게 걸쳐있는 복지 사각지대 문제를 해결하기에 불충분하다는 것을 보여준다. 윤석렬정부의 정책에서 복지 사각지대 해소에 기여할 수 있는 정책은 기초보장 개선, 부모수당 도입, 상병수당 도입 추진과 같이 소수의 분야에 제한된다.