• 한국노년학
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.801-821
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• 2020

한국 노인의 중요 문제 중 하나는 빈곤의 여성화다. 한국 여성의 빈곤 경험에 대해서는 다수의 선행연구가 존재하지만 재미 한인 여성노인의 빈곤 경험에 대해서는 거의 알려진 바가 없다. 따라서 본 연구는 미국으로 이주한 한인 여성노인들의 빈곤 경험을 살펴보고 그러한 경험을 맥락적으로 이해하는데 목적이 있다. 이러한 연구목적을 달성하기 위하여 질적 사례연구 방법을 사용하였다. 캘리포니아주 오클랜드시에 거주하는, 미국 연방정부로부터 생활보조금(SSI)을 지원받는 한인 노인 중 미국 거주 10년이상, 65세 이상, 여성노인, 자녀와 비동거 중인 3명의 연구참여자를 선정하였다. 자료는 각 참여자 당 총 6회의 면담을 실시해 수집하였으며 연구자가 참여자에게 동의서를 직접 읽어주고 동의서에 자필로 서명을 받았다. 분석과 해석은 면담 전사본을 수차례 반복해서 읽는 것으로 시작하여, 반복적으로 나타나는 키워드를 재미 한인 여성노인들의 경험의 측면에서 시간, 공간, 사람들과의 관계를 중심으로 맥락적으로 이해하고자 했다. 재미 한인 여성노인의 빈곤화 경험에 관한 맥락적 이해로 모국에서의 빈곤 연장, 여성 이민자라는 이중고, 노화와 질병으로 인한 노동의 제한 세 가지 차원으로 해석되었다. 미국 이주 이전의 삶도 농사로 생계를 이어가는 어려운 살림살이 였고 남편과의 사별로 생계부양노동을 짊어졌던 빈곤한 삶이었는데 이주 이후에도 빈곤한 삶은 이어졌다. 낮은 교육수준과 특별한 기술이 없는 여성이민자로서 산업화된 미국에서 노동시장 주변부에 편입되어 낮은 임금으로 생계를 이어나갈 수밖에 없었다. 이주 당시 이미 노년기에 접어들었던 재미 한인 여성노인들은 노화와 질병으로 인해 주변부 노동시장으로 돌아갈 수도 없었고 정부 생활보조금에 의지하는 빈곤한 삶을 이어가고 있었다. 이러한 연구결과로부터 재미 한인 여성노인의 삶의 질을 향상시킬 수 있는 방안으로 한인 커뮤니티의 역할에 대해 논의했다.

• 한국주거학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국주거학회 2008년 추계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.140-143
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• 2008

As the number of family living alone is expected to soar due to a change in socio-demographics like divorce, more middle-aged women returning to work, homes become smaller and so on. In addition to in 2020 these people will be increase so that 85 percent of the Koreans compose elderly living alone who is over 65. This study aims at developing a sharing-typed elderly people-centered rental model which is accessible in the community integration dimension as an alternative and finding out theirconscious, their need about residence. and we need to check about their major requirements on improvement step by step. so that we suggest the desirable way on the existing multi house. The model provides benefits in the social, economical and pragmatic dimensions as the families living alone get together and living with others, Particularly, as a residence model which reduces a psychological loneliness and at the same time enables the elderly to continue to live a life in the community while they live together with other people, this model could be a strategy which supports the "Aging in Place." This study is in progress via small group workshop which debate gradually about special subject with similar group member. So we can find the residence's preference on living environment in various condition and the member can imagine freely on their future living arrangement by giving the various informations which can be proceed in future. The workshop proceed three times. at the first workshop, we're check their living environment and satisfaction level. and second time we give the knowledge about shared-type rental house then discuss about the model. and last time we're listen to the residence's opinion.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.375-380
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• 2009

본 연구는 노인의 주관적 구강건강상태와 주관적 구강증상의 관련성을 조사하여, 노인의 구강건강 향상을 위한 노인구강보건사업개발의 기초자료를 확보하기 위하여 실시하였다. 2008년 6월부터 9월까지 서울 소재 경로당을 방문하여 편의표본추출법으로 노인 200명을 선정하였으며, 개별 면접조사법으로 자료를 수집하여 통계 처리한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 주관적인 구강증상에서 저작시 어려움, 구강건조, 구취는 가끔 느낀다는 응답이 각 32.0%, 38.5%, 40.5%로 나타났으며, 구강내 통증, 악관절 이상의 경험, 잇몸질환의 경험 은 겅의 없다라는 응답이 각 44.5%, 69.0%, 46.0%로 높게 나타났다. 2. 구강내 잔존 치아수는 평균 13.71개로 나타났다. 3. 성별에 따른 주관적 구강증상에서 성별과 악관절 이상(p=0.000), 구강건조(p=0.001), 구취 (p=0.006)에서 통계학적으로 유의한 관계를 보았으며, 남자가 여자보다 구강증상을 경험 하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 4. 저작능력(p=0.000), 구강내 통증(p=0.010), 악관절 이상(p=0.010), 구강건조(p=0.001)와 주관 적 구강 건강상태와는 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보여 구강이 건강하지 않은 노인이 구강 증상을 경험하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 잔존 치아 수는 건강하지 않은 노인이 적 었으며, 유의한 차이를 보였다(p=0.000). 5. 치아수가 많을수록 저작능력(p=0.000)과 구강건조의 경험(p=0.000)을 적게 하고 있음을 알 수 있었고, 치아수가 많을수록 잇몸질환의 경험(p=0.007)이 많은 결과를 보였으며, 유의한 차이를 보였다. 또한 구강건강상태가 좋을수록 저작능력(p=0.000), 구강내 통증(p=0.004), 구강건조(p=0.000), 구취의 경험(p=0.008)이 적었으며 통계학적으로 유의한 관계가 있었다. 본 연구결과를 통해 노인이 인지하는 구강건강상태와 구강증상과의 관련이 있으며, 잔존하는 치아의 수와 주관적 구강증상도 관련성이 있음을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 노인의 자연치아를 유지하기 위하여 구강병의 예방적 활동과 구강건강상태 인지 수준을 향상시킬 수 있도록 계속구강건강관리제도와 구강보건교육프로그램이 절실히 필요하다고 사료 된다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.369-379
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• 1998

Despite acknowledgment that pain is likely to be a major problem for many older adults, it is difficult to estimate the frequency of pain problems for this population. The main purpose of this study was to identify the various characteristics of chronic pain in the elderly by gender. It examines by gender, pain frequency, pain intensity, number of chronic pain sites, localization of pain, impact on activities, methods of pain management, and effects of chronic pain management. The subjects were 189 elderly people(65 years and older) living in an urban area. They were surveyed at their homes. They were surveyed by interview using a closed-ended questionnaire. The survey was done from Nov. 6th. to Dec. 6th. 1997. Descriptive statistics were used to determine all of the reported pain variables. Chi-square tests were used to determine crude differences between pain intensity and gender. T-test was used to determine differences in number of pain sites between men and women. The findings are as follows ; Of the 189 subjects, 83.6% reported experiencing pain, and men reported a lower prevalence (69.5%) than women(89.2%). Women had significantly more severe pain than did men(p=.001). Lower back pain(20.2%) and leg pain(20.2%) were the most prevalent, followed by knee pain(17.4%), arm pain(13.3%), neck and shoulder pain(11.6%), and headache(9.9%). Women experienced more multiple localizations of pain(p=.0001), the greatest impact was on movement (83.5%) , followed by usual activities(60.8%), sleep(49.4%), visiting(29.1%), and hobbies and recreations(50.0%). No differences were observed between men and women in the proportion of subjects reporting a negative impact on each of these activities. The methods of pain management were hospital visit(70.9%), drug store medication(46.7%), oriental medicine clinic(32.9%), endurance(13.3%), self-management(6.3%). Drug therapy was the most effective pain management strategy(94%), followed by physical therapy(63%) and accupuncture.byssocausis(55%). The conclusion : Pain is a symptom of great clinical importance that is often associated with disability, loss of independence, and reduced quality of life. In this study chronic pain symptoms were common but unevenly distributed in men and women. The results further advance understanding of the experience and impact of pain by gender. Future studies should incorporate questions that gather systemic and more detailed information on the characteristics of pain, especially by gender and by age.

• 약학회지
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.86-91
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• 2012

The objective of this study is to examine how different concentration of neurotransmitters in plasma between patients with dementia and normal people regarding the inhalation of lavender oil. This study subjects were 9 elderly patients with dementia who live in nursing home and 9 normal women. Before and after inhalation, they were collected blood sample. Norepinephrine (NE), serotonin (5-HT), dopamine (DA), and r-aminobutyric acid (GABA) concentration analysis were performed. Before inhalation, dementia patients were significantly different with the normal group in GABA and DA, NE. Following inhalation in experimental group, dementia patients and normal group were only significantly increased in 5-HT. But it did not significantly change in the other neurotransmitters. After inhalation, dementia patients were significantly different with the normal group in GABA and 5-HT. This result suggests that the increase of 5-HT release by the inhalation of lavender oil related to reduce the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.167-181
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• 2012

Our society is aging rapidly, and the number of elderly people who are in charge of purchasing and preparing foods at home is increasing. However, most the elderly have difficulty managing nutrition and food safety by themselves. The purpose of this study was to develop the necessary knowledge, through focus group interview and Delphi technique to establish a food safety and nutrition education program. The diet and educational needs of the elderly were surveyed through FGI. The education topics were decided by the Delphi technique. The education program consisted of a five week program, and the topics taught were 'Dietary Change for Healthy Life', 'Prevention of Food Poisoning in Everyday Life', 'Safe Food Handling for my Health', 'Healthy Dietary Life to Prevent Chronic Disease', and 'Safety! Nutrition! Healthy Dietary Life'. This education program was designed to decrease the perceived barriers, and to increase the perceived interests and the sense of self-efficacy. Education program materials, lesson plans, slides, handouts, videos, leaflets, and booklets were developed. Based on the results, the contents of the food safety guideline leaflets for the elderly were decided as the following: (1) wash your hands in the correct way; (2) select safe food; (3) cook foods safely; (4) keep foods safely; (5) keep kitchen utensils clean. In conclusion, if advanced education programs are implemented and delivered continuously in locations such as health centers and community welfare centers, those will contribute significantly to enhance the perception of food safety and to change the desirable dietary behavior of the elderly.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.139-146
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• 1997

Use of the viamin-mineral supplements markedly increased with the awareness of diet and health. Data were collected from the self-administered questionnaire of 450 free living elderly, 60 to 94 years old, in Korea, to assess the relationships between socioeconomic variables, beliefs about nutrition, and the factors affecting gupplements usage. In addition, vitamin-mineral intakes through the supplements were calculated, and compared with RDA. 44.9% of the subjects took the vitamin-mineral supplements, and significantly higher percentage of women(49.3%) than men(38.1%) took supplements(p<0.05). The higher the education level, monthly pocket money, the percentage of supplements consumption was higher. People living in large cities took more supplements than those in small cities. One of the mainly cited reasons for taking supplements was to maintain health. The most favored nutrient supplements used by the subjects were in the order of vitamin B complex, vitamin E and Calcium, and vitamin-mineral intake through the supplements were much greater than RDA and ranges of their intakes were very wide. Vitamin B1 and vitamin E were observed to consume excessive amount(63 times of RDA and 40 times of RDA, respectively). The reasons for supplementation were often inappropriate and unreliable sources of information were used. Thus nutritional understanding and education of the elderly peopled are needed in regard to the use of vitamin-mineral supplements, and the relationship between adequate diet and good health.

• 가족자원경영과 정책
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.129-146
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• 2011

This study is daily life research which aims to explore people's daily lives using a time dairy survey. The purpose of this study is to develop a typology of early, elderly over 55-year-olds using the 2009 Korean Time Use Survey. The results suggest that each man and woman can be classified according to three dimensions which are work time, housework time, and leisure time. Four groups of men are described: the work and leisure balanced type, the work-oriented type, the leisure-oriented type, and the leisure with housework type. Four groups of women are illustrated: the work-oriented type, the leisure-oriented type, the housework-oriented type, and the passive type. The eight groups are characterized by age, education, income, spouse, gender role, lack of time, and satisfaction of time use.

• 가정간호학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.5-10
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• 2007

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to analyze the ADL, IADL and cognitive function of low-income elderly who are receiving the visiting nurse service in the community. Method: Study participant were 2,413 community-dwelling elderly who live in S City. The data were collected from 5th Jan. to 28th Feb. 2006. The cross-sectional descriptive survey was done using a structured questionnaire through interviews by visiting nurses. Result: The average scores of ADL and IADL was respectively high, which indicates a relatively independent everyday life. However, the score of cognitive function was 21.87(normal range is over 23). There was a significantly positive correlation among ADL, IADL and cognitive function with the pearson correlation coefficients. Conclusion: It is concluded that elder subjects who are women, old aged, and live alone should be watched carefully for the cognitive impairment. In addition, the government should apply early detection and management system for cognitive impaired people who live in the community.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.93-114
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• 2011

This study was conducted to identify college students' supportive attitude toward the elderly and their awareness of the socialization of care for the elderly, since they will have the responsibility for and the support of the aged society in the near future. This study was also conducted to analyze the factors which affect the socialization of elderly care, and to contribute to building a care system which promotes ahealthy and happy lifestyle for the elderly. After conducting a survey of 1,100 students from13 universities around the entire country, I have analyzed 1,089 data forms, and omitted 11 data entries which had errors or were not answered. 1. Those surveyed are 1,089 students from 13 universities around the entire country. Regional distributions are as follows : 263 students from 4 universities in Daegu and Kyongsangbuk Do(24.2%), 291 students from 3 universities in Busan and Kyongsangnam Do(26.7%), 272 students from 2 universities in Jeolla Do(25.0%), 263 students from 4 universities in Seoul and Gyeonggi Do. Males are 51.7% and females are 48.3% of these students. 2. Instrumental supportive sense level is high in men and emotional supportive sense level is higher in women. Also emotional supportive sense is higher in groups of those having more family members and coming from agricultural regions. 3. The sense of living with aged parents is higher in those living with grandparents than those living separate. The sense of living with sons and daughters after aging is stronger in the students from the Science and Engineering Departments than in the Social and Human Sciences Departments; also higher for men than women. 4. Recognition of elderly care socialization is higher in those from Social and Human Sciences Departments than from Science and Engineering Departments; higher in the case of upper classmenand aged groups, groups having fewer family members than more family members, and in the case of living separated from grandparents. 5. The factors affecting the sense of living with grandparents were family cohesion and instrumental supportive sense. The factors affecting the sense of elderly care socialization were family cohesion, instrumental supportive sense, and emotional supportive sense. From the results it is concluded that to insure a healthy and happy lifestyle for aged people, elderly care socialization offered by society and the country must provide desirable, appropriate care services based on the centralized support system of the family. In order to do this, we propose that elderly care needs inter-family and inter-generational fusion programs to improve family cohesion and care recognition. Also, elderly care is in urgent need to build a strong Family and Health Welfare System for care socialization.