• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.277-289
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• 2023

본 연구는 중년여성의 건강행위이행에 미치는 영향 요인을 규명하여 건강행위이행을 증진시키고 간호중재 프로그램 개발을 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 한다. 연구 대상자는 D광역시, B광역시에 거주하고 있는 50~59세 중년 여성을 대상으로, 2022년 1월 17일~3월 28일까지 총 10주간 동안 162부의 자료를 수집하여 분석하였다. 연구결과, 건강행위이행에 미치는 영향 요인은 경제상태(중)가 가장 높은 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났고 그다음 경제상태(하), 자기효능감, 지각된 건강상태, 결혼상태(기혼), 정기적인 건강검진(한다) 순으로 나타났으며, 전체 설명력은 43.7%로 나타났다. 따라서 중년여성의 건강행위이행을 높이기 위해서는 정기적으로 실시하고 있는 건강검진을 받도록 홍보를 하고, 경제적 지원과 함께 자기효능감을 높이고 지각된 건강상태를 향상시킬 수 있는 프로그램 개발과 방안 모색이 필요하다.

• 대한간호
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.70-82
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• 1995

During the middle age of a woman's life cycle. several health changes and problems occur. Therefore. middle aged women must manage their health and maintain quality life by coping with bodily changes. However. today there is not enough research and health programs for middle aged women. Data from the study will be used for health promotion program development of middle aged women. Data was collected from January 21 to 24. 1995 by telephone interview. Four hundred middle aged women between 40 and 59 years old and living in Chon Ju City were interviewed. The results of this study were as follow: 1. Frequency rate of menopausal symptoms was 38.4%. The most serious menopausal symptom was psychosomatic symptom. Mean score orders of experienced symptoms were back pain, joint pain(1.80). nervousness(1.80). general weakness(1.67). 2. The most important problems as perceived by the clients were children(45.8%), health (24.0%) and economics(7.8%). The most serious health problems were concerning the muscle-skeletal system(45%) such as arthritis. spinal disk problems and osteoporosis. Adult diseases04.S%) such .as hypertension and diabetes were also health concerns. Health management activities reported were exercise(22.5%), social activity02%) and inactivity(53%)' 33% of clients were interested in health groups and they wanted a program of health education, exercise and social activity to be provided. 3. General characteristic variables were significantly related to the level of menopausal symptoms as follows: age(t=-2.06, p=0.040), status of marriage(t=-3.56, p=0.000), educational level (F=4.35. p=0.05) and menopausal status(t=4.37, p=0.000).

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.85-92
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• 2022

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of motion taping during combined lower extremity exercise application on pain, ROM, muscle strength, and WOMAC index in middle-aged women with osteoarthritis of the knee joint METHODS: The subjects were 26 middle-aged women with osteoarthritis in the knee joint. Twenty-six subjects were divided into two groups. Each group contained 13 subjects. Three subjects dropped out in the middle of the experiment. The intervention was six weeks, three times a week. The control group performed traditional physical therapy and lower extremity exercise. The experimental group was motion taping applied to the lower extremity exercise. The measurement factors were knee joint pain, quadriceps muscle strength, and WOMAC index. The pain was measured using the numeric pain scale instrument (NPSI). The quadriceps strength was measured using the 1RM method. RESULTS: In both groups, pain, muscle strength, and WOMAC index showed significant improvement according to the intervention (p < .05). In comparison between groups of the change values pre-post intervention, pain and WOMAC index showed statistically significant differences between the two groups. On the other hand, there was no difference in strength between the two groups. CONCLUSION: When performing a rehabilitation exercise program for middle-aged women with osteoarthritis of the knee, motion taping has a positive effect on pain and the WOMAC index.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.833-840
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to obtain baseline data of nutritional management for women's bone health according to age. This study was conducted through questionnaire, bone mineral density(BMD) measurement by DEXA and dietary survey by 24hr recalls to 134 adult women. Subjects were divided into three groups: young women group who aged 20-29(n=48), middle aged women group who aged over 30 and were pre-menopause(n=36), postmenopausal women group(n=48). The body fat percent of postmenopausal women group was the highest among the three groups. BMD of lumbar spine(L1-L2) were $0.93\;g/cm^2$ for young women, $0.97\;g/cm^2$ for middle aged women, and $0.88\;g/cm^2$ for postmenopausal women, respectively(p<0.05). BMD of femoral neck(p<0.05), trochanter(p<0.05), and ward's (p<0.001) were significantly decreased as age increasement. Drinking alcohol and skipping meals were significantly higher in young women groups than in the other groups, however frequency of doing regular exercise was significantly lower in young women groups. Young women group consumed the significantly higher amount of cereals(p<0.05), sugar and sweeteners(p<0.001), meats(p<0.01), eggs(p<0.01), milks(p<0.05) and oils(p<0.001) than middle aged and postmenopausal women. Also, energy(p<0.001), animal protein, (p<0.01), plant oil(p<0.001), animal fat(p<0.001), retinol(p<0.001), vitamin E(p<0.01), and cholesterol(p<0.001) intakes of young women were highest among the three groups. However, young women group consumed the significantly lower amount of dietary fiber(p<0.05), vitamin C(p<0.01), folate(p<0.05) and fruits(p<0.01) than the other groups. To summarized the our results, young women who were in still undergoing bone formation activity to develope peak bone mass, had more dietary habit and lifestyle problems than middle aged and postmenopausal women. The results of this study revealed that nutritional management and education for bone health should be emphasized in young women not only aged women.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.878-887
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• 2002

This study was to explore lived experience of middle-aged women with aging. The ultimate purpose of this inquiry was to discover the essence of middle-aged women's experience of aging and to promote understanding. Method: This inquiry was performed by using Van Manen's hermeneutical phenomenological approach to make more plausible interpretation of experience. First-handed experiences were explored through multi-stage in-depth interview with 6 women aged between 40 and 64. Second- handed experiences were explored with text such as essay, novel, and photographs. Result: As the process of reflecting and analysing the data of experience were performed, essential themes were emerged: striking onset of event, discomfort and tired body and mind, everything in ones mind, age of harvest gaining much more than loss. Conclusion: This inquiry would be a cornerstone for humanistic nursing care for the mid-aged women.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.221-230
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was done to examine how laughter therapy impacts serotonin levels, QOL and depression in middle-aged women and to perform a path analysis for verification of the effects. Methods: A quasi-experimental study employing a nonequivalent control group and pre-post design was conducted. Participants were 64 middle-aged women (control=14 and experimental=50 in 3 groups according to level of depression). The intervention was conducted five times a week for a period of 2 weeks and the data analysis was conducted using repeated measures ANOVA, ANCOVA and LISREL. Results: Results showed that pre serotonin and QOL in women with severe depression were the lowest. Serotonin in the experimental groups increased after the 10th intervention (p=.006) and the rise was the highest in the group with severe depression (p=.001). Depression in all groups decreased after the 5th intervention (p=.022) and the biggest decline was observed in group with severe depression (p=.007). QOL of the moderate and severe groups increased after the 10th intervention (p=.049), and the increase rate was highest in group with severe depression (p<.006). Path analysis revealed that laughter therapy did not directly affect depression, but its effect was indirectly meditated through serotonin variation (p<.001). Conclusion: Results indicate that serotonin activation through laughter therapy can help middle-aged women by lessening depression and providing important grounds for depression control.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.4786-4797
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 중년 여성의 건강과 생활양식에 대한 주관성을 파악하고 유형별 특성을 기술하며, 건강과 생활양식과의 관련성을 파악하는 것으로, Q방법론을 적용하였다. 서울시에 거주하는 40세~60세 중년 여성 30명에게 건강에 관한 진술문 29개와, 생활양식에 관한 진술문 27개를 분류하도록 하였다. 수집된 자료는 PC Quanl program을 이용하여 분석하였다. 본 연구결과 중년 여성의 건강과 생활양식은 각각 네 가지의 유형으로 구분되었으며, 건강과 생활양식과의 특성 및 관련성이 확인되었다. 건강 유형은 '건강 염려형', '일상생활 관리형', '언행 불일치형'과 '조기 관리형'이다. 생활양식 유형은 '직업 중심형', '자기규범 가치형', '현재 만족형'과 '종교 중심형'이다. 본 연구는 중년 여성과 가족 및 나아가 국민의 건강과 생활양식을 향상시키는데 기초자료를 제공하였으며, 개별화된 간호중재 방안을 마련하기 위한 이론적 기틀을 제공하였다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제9권12호
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• pp.201-211
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• 2009

경제성장에 힘입어 경제적 안정을 확보한 중년여성들이 점차 외모에 대한 관심도가 증가함에 따라 한국의 화장품 산업도 중년여성을 타깃으로 하는 상품이 급성장하고 있는 추세이다. 특히 중년층의 사회적 활동과 다양한 여가 활동, 그리고 전반적인 미의식의 고취 등으로 인하여 중년층의 외모에 대한 관심도는 화장품에 대한 관심과 구매심리를 자극하기에 충분하다. 이에 본 연구는 중년여성의 외모관심도 수준을 파악하고 그 수준정도가 화장품구매행동에 어떠한 영향력을 미치는지에 대해 실증적인 분석을 실시결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 군집에 대해 각각의 인자 점수에 대한t-test와 분산분석을 실시한 결과, 외모관심도가 높은 유형 1(108명)과 외모관심도가 낮은유형2(91명)으로 나타났다. 2. 화장품 구매행동 요인으로는 유행선도형. 충동구매형, 브랜드의존형, 심사숙고형, 계획구매형, 그리고 브랜드충성형 등 6가지 요인이 도출되었다. 3. 화장품 구매행동에 외모관심도 수준 정도에 따라 차이가 있는 것으로 타나났다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.69-78
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• 2007

Purpose: This study was to determine the effects of a combined exercise program and telephone counseling in obese middle-aged women. The study also attempted to measure the effects of the program on physiological functions, self-efficacy and depression. Method: This research employed a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The experimental group consisted of 29 obese middle-aged women, and the control group of 30 women. The subjects in the experimental group participated in a combined exercises program and telephone counseling for 12 weeks. Results: After performing the program for 12 weeks, BMI (p=.000), percent body fat (p<.007), TC (p=.026), TG (p=.035) and depression (p=.012) in the experimental group decreased significantly compared with the control group. Self-efficacy (p=.000) in the experimental group increased significantly compared with the control group after the program. Conclusion: From these findings, it was confirmed that a combined exercises program and telephone counseling for obese middle-aged women can increase self-efficacy and decrease BMI, percent body fat, total cholesterol, triglyceride and depression. Therefore, this program can be utilized for various population groups including women, and further researches are required on programs for men.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.423-429
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• 2012

This study investigated purchasing practice and size satisfaction to offer basic data to establish a marketing strategy and produce down-aging clothes for females in their 40s-50s. For the data analysis, crosstabs, factor analysis, and one-way ANOVA were used. The results were as follows; first, middle-aged women were observed to purchase down-aging clothes "to look younger" and not purchase clothes "due to the lack of right sizes." For women who answered to 'not purchase clothes', they also acknowledged that they intended to purchase down-aging clothes in the future if the right size is available. Second, people in their early 40s significantly considered perceptual qualities such as fashion and brand names while people in their late 50s placed the most importance in practicality and wearability. For body shapes, people with overweight body types were found to significantly consider physical performance, practicality, and wearability. Third, the examination of purchase satisfaction levels by age groups showed that younger age groups had high satisfaction level for wear functionality related items that included size and activity however, the late 50s group had the lowest satisfaction level. Middle-aged women purchased clothes to look younger however, they simultaneously wear clothes that are plain and conservative or respectable and graceful. Therefore, the development of products reflect the analysis of designs that can help create a more youthful appearance and women's preferred styles are needed in addition to the establishment of a differentiated sizing system for middle-aged female consumers in the incorporation of the characteristics of middle-aged women's body parts.