• 대한간호학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.271-285
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• 2020

Purpose: This study examined the effects of a physical activity promoting program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model on physical activity and health outcomes among obese older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: This study utilized a randomized controlled trial with a convenience sample of 75 obese older adults with knee osteoarthritis in a university hospital. The older adults in the intervention group participated in a 12-week program involving weekly group sessions and monitoring calls with education booklets and video clips for exercise dances, while those in the control group received an usual care. Outcomes were measured using self-report questionnaires, anthropometrics, and blood analyses. The intervention effects were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test and ANCOVA. Results: The mean age of participants was 74.9 years with 84.0% women. The intervention group at 12 weeks showed significantly greater improvements in self-efficacy for physical activity (F=81.92, p<.001), physical activity amounts (Z=-2.21, p=.044), knee joint function (F=15.88, p<.001), and health-related quality of life (F=14.89, p<.001) compared to the control group. Among obese-metabolic outcomes, the intervention group at 12 weeks showed a significant decrease in visceral fat mass (F=7.57, p=.008) and improvement in high-density level cholesterol (F=9.51, p=.003) compared to the control group. Conclusion: Study findings support the need for an IMB based physical activity program for promoting physical activity, knee function and health outcomes in obese older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Longitudinal studies are warranted to confirm the persistence of obese-metabolic effects in clinical settings.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.131-142
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• 2024

본 논문에서는 농촌 노인의 건강증진행위에 영향을 미치는 요인들을 성별에 따라 제안한다. 본 연구는 농촌진흥청의 '농촌 노인 맞춤형 돌봄프로그램 개발 수요조사' 자료를 활용하여 분석하였다. 분석대상은 농촌에서 거주하는 만65세 이상 502명의 자료를 활용하였다. 분석방법은 SPSS 25.0 프로그램을 활용하여 기술통계, 교차분석, 상관관계분석, 위계적 회귀분석을 사용하였다. 분석결과 건강증진행위 실천에 있어서 남성과 여성의 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 남성의 경우 연령이 낮고 교육수준이 낮을수록, 배우자와 함께 거주할 때, 사회적 활동에 참여할 때 건강증진행위 수준이 더 높았고, 여성의 경우 연령이 많고, 주관적 건강상태가 좋을수록, 사회적 활동에 참여할 때 건강증진행위 수준이 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 농촌 노인의 성별에 따라 건강증진행위를 촉진할 수 있는 기초자료가 될 것이며, 이를 바탕으로 정책적·실천적 접근 방안에 대한 시사점을 제시하였다.

• 한국가족복지학
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• 제58호
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• pp.151-179
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• 2017

이 연구의 목적은 노인의 SNS 활동을 통한 소통증진 프로그램을 평가하려는 것이다. 이 프로그램은 소통교육, SNS 활동가 만남, SNS 교육과 실습, SNS 활동과 홍보, 시연회, SNS 활동가 발대식, 오프라인 모임 등으로 구성되어 있다. 프로그램 참여자들로부터 다양한 자료를 수집하였고, 과정과 성과 측면에서 평가하였다. 프로그램에 대한 양적 질적 분석을 실시한 결과, SNS 활용을 통한 사회참여의 기회 확대, SNS 활성화를 통한 소통증진, 노인복지의 새로운 대안문화 창출, 세대 간의 긍정적인 인식변화 등 본 프로그램이 다양한 측면에서 긍정적인효과를 가지고 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 연구결과에 근거하여 노인들의 SNS 활동을통한 소통증진 프로그램을 개선하기 위한 실천 지침들을 제언하였다.

• 한국노년학
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.583-600
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• 2017

이 연구의 목적은 한국의 도시 노인들이 우울을 겪을 때 어떤 대처 전략을 사용하는지, 그 이유와 맥락은 무엇인지에 대해 질적으로 탐색하는 것이다. 연구 참여자는 서울시 소재 한 노인복지관의 60세 이상 이용자와 미 이용자이며, 이 중 우울을 경험한 34명의 응답을 분석에 활용하였다. 수집한 자료는 내용분석을 통해 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 참여자들이 사용했던 우울 대처 전략은 크게 6가지 영역과 11가지 하위영역-건강 행동(의료적 접근/운동 및 섭식), 가족 및 사회적 접촉(사회적 교류/외출 및 여행/가족과 소통), 종교 활동(종교 활동), 평생 교육(취미 활동/교육 활동), 생산적 활동(노동), 건강 위험 행동(음주 및 도박/체념)으로 나타났다. 노인들의 우울 대처 전략과 그 맥락에서 나타난 특징은 다음과 같다. 먼저, 우울에 대처하기 위해 노인들은 문제 중심(problem-focused)의 대처 전략들을 사용하였다. 둘째, 다양한 대처 전략을 함께 고려하고 동시에 사용했다. 셋째, 노인을 위한 시설공간은 쉼터 혹은 피난처로서 기능하였다. 넷째, 의료적 접근을 사용한 사례도 있으나 재이용 의향은 매우 낮았다. 이 연구를 통해 노인들이 우울에 보다 성공적으로 대처할 수 있도록 다음과 같이 제안하였다. 첫째, 다양한 대처 전략의 접근성을 증진해야 한다. 둘째, 노인이 편안하게 시간을 보낼 수 있는 장소들을 제공해야 한다. 셋째, 정신건강 치료에 대해 느끼는 부담감을 해소시켜야 한다.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.59-78
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• 1989

The purpose of this study is to clarify the value orientation about family life between the older generations and college student. For this purpose, questionnaire were distributed to the older generations and college students in Seoul. Among them 920 data were obtained To obtain the family value scale, item analysis through pearson's correlation and factor analysis were used in pretest, frequency distribution, percentile, mean , t-test , and step-wise multiple were used for data analysis. The results are summarized as follows. 1) Male college students show traditional tendency and female college students show modern tendency especially sex-role attitude, ancestor worship attitude, patriarchy attitude. 2) Male and female of the older generations how traditional tendency. 3) The older generations show traditional tendency, college students show modern tendency, especially sex-role attitude and kinship attitude. 4) Male adults and male college students show traditional tendency. 5) Female adults show traditional tendency , female college students show modern tendency. In female, generation gap is more serious than males. 6) the most influencial socio-demographic variables on family value consciousness of the older generations are the religion and education, In case of college students, sex, major, religion, family income grown-up area effect on their value consciousness about family life, Based on the above findings , we should develop school education and many social programs to reduce the generation gap.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to examine the response pattern of children of early childhood (ages 4 to 5) to strangers' luring behaviors that suggest imminent crime. Data were collected from registrants offered by four kindergartens and daycare centers. Individual interviews were performed (N = 100) by using a questionnaire. Results were as follows: First, children of early childhood responded unfavorably to strange adults' kindness and request for aids. However, it was found that they did not make the right decision in relation to strange adults' luring behaviors that lead to crime when family related clues were manipulated. Second, children of early childhood responded favorably to strange adults' luring behaviors that are suggestive of criminal intent when candy, ice cream, and toys were offered. Especially, youngsters were more prone to be deceived by these indices than the older children. Third, older children responded unfavorably to strange adults' luring behaviors that suggest a criminal intent In addition, youngsters did not respond cleverly to strange adults' luring behaviors that suggest a criminal intent while showing a reluctant response.

• 재활간호학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.52-60
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• 2017

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of lifestyle modifications on the constipation relief, the time required to see the effects, and the effective lifestyles for constipation in older adults admitted to a geriatric hospital. Methods: Nonequivalent control group pre-post test design was used. The subjects consisted of 25 elderly in the control group and 23 in the experimental group. Constipation was measured with symptoms of constipation, number of bowel movement and use of laxatives. Life style modification consisted of drinking water before breakfast, having a breakfast, scheduled toileting after breakfast and walking everyday for 3 weeks. Results: Symptoms of constipation (t=2.23, p=.030) and number of bowel movement per week (t=-2.55, p=.014) were significantly different between two groups after 3 weeks. Drinking water, scheduled toileting and walking might contribute to the results. Conclusion: Lifestyle modification was effective on constipation in older adults admitted to a geriatric hospital. However, the effects were produced after 3 weeks. Nevertheless, it is recommended that nurses continuously encourage older adults for drinking water, regular trying for bowel movement and walking to relieve constipation, since the lifestyle modification does not need any special education and skill.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.513-521
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analysis the effect of death preparing education on death anxiety, spiritual well-being and meaning of life in adults. Methods: This study adapted the one group pre-posttest design. Data collection and intervention were performed from January 19 to 25, 2009. The participants were 30 adults (aged 20 or older) from Jeonju City. The death preparing education program consisted of five steps. Data were analyzed through paired t-test with SPSS/WIN 12.0 program. Results: There were significant differences in death anxiety, spiritual well-being and meaning of life between before and after the death preparing education program. Conclusion: The death preparing education program for adults was confirmed to be an effective intervention to lower death anxiety and to improve spiritual well-being and the meaning of life. Therefore, I look forward to broad application of this program to adults.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.30-40
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• 2015

Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the associations of food security with socio-demographic characteristics, nutrient intakes and mental health status among older Korean adults. Methods: This study was conducted using data from the 2008-2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Subjects were 4,451 adults aged 65~98 years. Food security was measured using a self-reported question on food sufficiency of subjects' household. Based on the answers, study subjects were classified into secure, mildly insecure, moderately insecure, and severely insecure groups. Dietary intake was estimated by 24-hour dietary recall. Nutrient intake was assessed by dietary reference intakes (DRI). As for mental health status, the data on mental stress, depression, and suicide ideation were used. Results: Rate of food insecurity in older adults was 14.3%. Old age, being female, low education, low income level, living alone, and discomfort in daily living were more related to food insecurity. Means of nutrient intakes were significantly different according to food security status. Intakes of calcium, potassium, and vitamin $B_2$ were lower than recommended intakes in all groups. Consumption amounts of soy and soybean products, vegetables, mushrooms, fruits, vegetable oils, meats, eggs, seafood, and dairy products were lower in food insecure groups. Mental stress, depression, and suicide ideation were higher in food insecure groups independent of the gender and income level. Conclusions: These present findings suggested that food security is related to mental health as well as nutrition status in older Korean adults. A national system that include food and psychosocial support programs for the elderly should be considered in order to improve the overall health of older Korean adults.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.149-156
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• 2011

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between the use of senior center and health-related quality of life in Korean older adults. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted to two types of older adults who lived in Busan, Korea: 154 older adults who used a senior center and 137 older adults who did not use a senior center. The Korean version of short-form 36-item health survey was administered to assess the health-related quality of life. Demographic variables were obtained from a questionnaire. These were gender, age, family status, marital status, education, monthly income, present illness, body mass index and physical activity. Results: The 8-domain scales of physical function and role-physical were significantly higher in the users of the senior center compared with the non-users (F=4.87, p=0.027 and F=7.02, p=0.009, respectively). The 8-domain scales of vitality was also significantly higher in the users of the senior center compared with the non-users (F=7.48, p=0.007). Conclusions: The present study showed that the users of the senior center have higher physical function, role-physical and vitality compared with the non-users. These findings suggest that although the results are unable to specify causal relationships using the senior center may lead to some improvement in health-related quality of life.