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Changes in the importance and performance of low-sodium management among childcare center cooks in Yongin, South Korea, after salinometer support programs: a descriptive study

  • Jiwoo Min;Youngmi Lee;Yunhee Chang;Yujin Lee
    • Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.304-317
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    • 2024
  • Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the importance and performance of sodium reduction practices among childcare center cooks in the Yongin area before and after a 3-month salinometer support program. Methods: In total, 313 cooks employed in childcare centers in Yongin were surveyed before and after participating in a salinometer support program. The survey included questions on general information, sodium-related dietary habits, and perceived importance and performance levels of sodium reduction approaches in the purchasing, cooking, and serving areas. The centers were divided into childcare centers registered as group-feeding facilities (FS group, n = 68) and those not registered as such (non-FS group, n = 245). The differences between the two groups were analyzed. Results: The overall importance levels increased significantly after the program in both the FS-group (P < 0.001) and non-FS group (P = 0.005). The overall performance levels also increased significantly in both groups (P < 0.001 for all). Consequently, the significant difference between the importance and performance levels disappeared in both groups after the program. However, unlike the FS group, which showed no significant differences between the importance and performance levels after the program in all three areas, the non-FS group still demonstrated lower performance levels than importance levels in the purchasing (P = 0.011) and serving (P = 0.034) areas after the program. Conclusions: The use of salinometers significantly enhanced the performance and importance of low-sodium management practices among cooks in childcare centers, especially in the FS group. The continuous monitoring of salinity measurements and tailored education specialized for the FS and non-FS groups are recommended.

A Survey for Mental Health of Children Whose Parents Have Psychiatric Disorders: A Preliminary Study for Mental Health Screening of High Risk Children (정신질환을 가진 부모의 자녀들의 정신건강 상태 조사 연구: 고위험군 선별을 위한 예비 연구)

  • Seo, Hwo Yeon;Park, Su Mi;Kim, Yeni;Yang, Young Hui;Lee, Ji Yeuon;Lee, Hae Woo;Jung, Hee Yeon
    • Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.235-243
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    • 2017
  • Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the mental health status of the children of psychiatric patients in order to plan for the resources that may be necessary to help these children achieve their full potential. Methods: Forty-eight children (age 9-18) whose parents were registered in 5 community mental health centers located in Seoul were recruited. Tests assessing 3 psychological domains were conducted: 1) cognition: Korean version of Learning Disability Evaluation Scale, Comprehensive Attention Test, 2) parent reported emotion and behavior: Korean Child Behavior Checklist, Korean attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Rating Scale, and 3) self-reported emotion and behavior: Korean Beck's Depression Inventory-II/Children's Depression Inventory-II, Korean Youth Self Report). We defined the children as having a high risk of developing mental health problems if their test scores were over the cut-off levels in 2 or more of the 3 domains assessed. Results: Twelve (25%) children were classified as having a high risk of developing mental health issues. 20 (41.6%) children scored above the cut-off in only one of the domains. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the children of psychiatric patients might be vulnerable to mental illness and need early prevention or interven-tions for the sake of their mental health.

A study of current management status and ways to improve the efficiency of Family-centered case management services: Focused on the Healthy family support centers and Multi-cultural family support centers in Seoul (가족사례관리사업 운영 현황 및 효율성 제고 방안에 관한 연구 : 서울지역 건강가정·다문화가족지원센터를 중심으로)

  • Park, Jeongyun;Park, Yeonsuk;Jun, Mikyung
    • Journal of Family Resource Management and Policy Review
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.35-60
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    • 2019
  • The main purpose of this study are to investigate the current situation of family-centered case management practices by case managers working in the healthy family support centers and multi-cultural family support centers, in order to propose a practical direction for improving the efficiency of family-centered case management services. Research participants included 24 case manager working in the healthy family support centers and multi-cultural family support centers in Seoul, who have performed case management services for families for one to 7 years. The Date was collected through focus group interview(FGI) and demographic characteristics research. The results of this study are as follows: first, in the area of cognition about family-centered case management conceptualization, confused and ambiguous. Seconds, in the area of practicing as a case manager, there were limitations and biases in community resources contact and multiple intervention and limited sharing information between organizations. Third, family-centered case manager's have periodically been requested to provide diverse training and education for performance of challenging case managers roles. The Standardized manual and burnout precautions should also be prepared.

The Effects of Social Participation Attitude, Social Support, and Empowerment on Ageism Experience in the Elderly Using Welfare Centers (노인복지관을 이용하는 노인의 사회참여 태도, 사회적 지지, 역량이 노인차별경험에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Doo Ree;Ryu, Ju Hui;Moon, Hyo Won;Min, Su Hyeon;Jeong, In Young;Park, Shin Suk;Lee, Gi Ran
    • Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.300-309
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the factors affecting the discrimination of the elderly using welfare centers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 217 elderly people from a welfare center in D city. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire survey consisting of ageism experience, social participation attitude, social support, and empowerment. For data analysis, descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression were performed using SPSS/WIN 21.0 program. Results: As a result of analyzing the correlations among the variables, the discrimination experience of the elderly showed negative correlations in social participation attitude and child relationship support. The factors affecting the discrimination experience of the elderly include gender, job, smartphone use, and child relationship support had a significant effect. The explanatory power of the discrimination experience of these factors was 15.4%. Conclusion: This study found that gender, job, social support, and smartphone use were factors influencing the discrimination experience of the elderly. It is hoped that public relations and policy measures should be considered.

Assessment of Foodservice and Cooking Program for Children Attending Community Child Centers in Korea (지역아동센터를 이용하는 아동을 위한 급식 및 요리활동 프로그램의 적용효과 평가)

  • Kwon, Sooyoun;Yeoh, Yoonjae
    • Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.223-229
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    • 2016
  • This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a foodservice and cooking program for children attending community child centers in Korea. The foodservice and cooking program included a reference menu, nutrition and hygiene class for foodservice managers, as well as cooking classes for children during the winter or summer vacation in 2015. In order to evaluate the program, a survey was conducted before and after the program. A total of 1,120 children who participated in the program completed questionnaires regarding eating behaviors, food intake, and their opinions and levels of satisfaction with the program. The scores of children's eating behaviors increased significantly from 59.71 to 63.62 out of 85 points (p<0.001). A significant increase was detected in children's food intake. Vegetable intake, which received the lowest scores, increased significantly from 3.63 to 3.81 out of 5 points (p<0.001). The score for opinions and satisfaction concerning the program was 28.34 out of 35 points. These results suggest that the foodservice and cooking program could be helpful in promoting healthy food habits in children attending community child centers.

Factors Influencing Children's Immunization (아동의 예방접종에 미치는 영향 요인 - Pender의 건강증진모형 적용 -)

  • Yim, Eun-Shil;Cheon, Eui-Young;Lim, Mi-Ran;Lee, Kyung-Ja
    • Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.283-294
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    • 2006
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing childhood immunization. Method: Data were collected by questionnaires from 251 Parents who have 6 months to 7 years old children at public health centers in Seoul and Kyunggi Province. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression. Result: According to general characteristics of the parents and children, there were statistically significant differences in education level of parents, child immunization card, gender, age, and birth order of children. The main factors that affected children's immunization were perceived barriers of action, perceived control, birth order of children, child immunization card, and education level of parents, and these factors explained 49.4%(explanatory power of this model was 49.4%). Conclusion: The results of this study showed strategies for compliance of children immunization. Therefore, when the program are developed for public immunization, these factors need to be considered.

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Effectiveness of a combined obesity prevention program in South Korea for children from low-income families that included primary caregiver participation

  • Park, Namhee;Im, Mihae
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.211-224
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: Obesity among children from low-income families is becoming a social problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an obesity prevention program that included physical activity, nutrition education, behavioral modification, and primary caregiver participation components among children from low-income families. Methods: The study analyzed a nonequivalent control group using a pretest-posttest design. A total of 77 children were recruited from six community childcare centers using purposive sampling. For the intervention group (n=40), the pretest was administered before the combined intervention program involving the participants' primary caregivers was conducted for 8 weeks. The posttest was conducted immediately after the program and again four weeks after the program. Results: Flexibility (F=4.64, p=.020), muscular endurance (F=11.22, p<.001), nutritional knowledge scores (F=4.79, p=.010), body image satisfaction scores (F=4.74, p=.012), and self-esteem scores (F=3.81, p=.029) showed significant differences and interactions between group and time for the intervention and control groups. Conclusion: Strategies to actively engage the primary caregivers of low-income families in children's obesity programs are needed. Obesity prevention programs for children based on the program in this study should be routinely developed, and continuing attention should be given to children from low-income families.

Needs assessment for maternal health care in Ermera, Timor-Leste (동티모르 에르메라 지역의 모성보건사업 요구 분석)

  • Kim, Soo Jeong;Kim, Seong Min;Cho, Kyoung Won
    • The Journal of Korean Society for School & Community Health Education
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.53-67
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    • 2019
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study is to obtain the basic data for the development of maternal health care by analyzing the status and needs of service target persons in Timor-Leste. Methods: The subjects were selected through the non-probability sampling method applying the FGI. Researchers interviewed 3 maternal health service managers, 6 midwives at Gleno and Railaco Health Centers and 2 women between 15 and 45 years of age. Results: In the results of on-site visit of the delivery facility and the FGI, we found poor sanitation in delivery room, lack of medical equipment related to antenatal consultation and delivery. In the case of the health center manager, the public health center provides various maternity health services, but the lack of the staff has difficulty in providing the service and managing the subjects. Midwives asked for regular maintenance education. Women in child bearing age living in mountainous areas had poor access to delivery facilities and lack of awareness of delivery services. Conclusions: It is necessary to increase the maternity management rate through regular maternity and maternal health check service and application to maternal management database, to improve the sanitation of the maternity clinic in the public health center, to strengthen the midwife competency program.

An Ethnographic Case Study on the Meaning of an Employer Supported Educare Center : Focus on Lives of Working Mothers (직장보육시설의 의미에 관한 문화기술적 사례 연구 - 취업모의 삶을 중심으로 -)

  • Kweon, Mee-Ryang;Chun, Hui-Young
    • Korean Journal of Child Studies
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.31-44
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    • 2006
  • This study focused on the lives of working mothers in its examination of the meaning of an employer supported educare center. Ethnographic methods including participant observation, in-depth interview, and the analysis of documents were used for the case study at D educare center where management has been entrusted to K University. Results showed that employer supported educare center had significant meanings in the lives of working mothers. Meanings consisted of stories about relieving time conflicts, adapting themselves to life space, putting confidence in the educare center, and organizing community. Meanings gained from this study suggest that D educare center could be a model for employer supported educare centers focused on the lives of working mothers.

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Learning-related Skills and Academic Abilities of Young Children: The Moderating Effects of Their Mothers' Involvement (저소득.일반가정 유아의 학습관련 기술과 초기학습능력: 어머니 교육참여의 조절효과를 중심으로)

  • Kim, Young-Hee;Park, Ji-Hyun
    • The Korean Journal of Community Living Science
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.145-154
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    • 2011
  • This study investigated the effects of young children's learning-related skills and the maternal involvement on academic abilities. The sample consisted of 310 children from 7 child-care centers located in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. All variables were measured by the teachers and the mothers of surveyed children. The instrument included the Korean Child Development Inventory(K-CDI) for 4 to 6-year olds and Preschool Learning Behavior Scale(McDermott et al 2000) and the questionnaire on mother's involvement about their children's education. The collected data was analyzed by t-test and hierarchical regression using the SPSS Program. The findings are as follows. First, regardless of the family income level, verbal comprehension and numerical abilities were positively associated with their learning-related skills of young children. Second, the interaction effect of learning-related skills and the mothers' involvement on verbal comprehension of young children in the low-income families was observed. However, no interaction effect was seen in terms of learning-related skills and the maternal involvement on verbal comprehension and numerical abilities of young children in the high-income families. These findings highlight the importance of learning-related skills and their mothers' involvement during the preschool period for the low-income family in improving the early academic achievement.