• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.43-49
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• 2006

A laboratory study was conducted to evaluate if two different age groups(young vs. old) had differences in walking velocity and heel contact velocity and, furthermore, if these gait characteristics could adversely influence initial friction demand characteristics(i.e. RCOF) and the likelihood of slip-initiation. Twenty eight(14 younger and 14 older adults) participated in the study. While wearing a safety harness, all participants walked at their preferred gait speed for approximately 20 minutes on the linear walking track(1.5m× 20m) consisting of two floor-mounted forced plates. During subsequent 20 cameras, respectively. The results indicated that older adults walked slower(i.e., slower whole body center-of-mass velocity), exhibited lower heel contact velocity, and produced lower initial friction demand characteristics (i.e. RCOF) in comparison to younger adults. However, ANCOVA indicated that the diferences in heel contact velocity between the two age groups were due to the effects of walking velocity. The bivariate analysis further suggested that walking velocity was correlated to RCOF and heel contact velocity, while heel contact velocity was not found to be correlated to RCOF. In conclusion, could be a better indicator for predicting initial friction demand characteristics(i.e. RCOF) not hel contact velocity.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.520-529
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify factors influencing activities-specific balance confidence in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: This is secondary analysis of data from an intervention study for improving cognitive function. The data were collected from March 2 to September 30, 2017 at a senior center. Data of 131 older adults were included for this secondary analysis, and were analyzed by using t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression. Results: The mean score of activities-specific balance confidence is 65.08 out of a possible range of 0-100. The significant factors affecting activities-specific balance confidence among old adults include 'more than 85 years old', 'waist circumference', 'depressive symptoms', 'activity restriction due to fear of falling', and 'self-rated health' which explained 52.8% of the variance. Conclusion: The study results indicate that psychologic factors as well as physical condition should be considered for interventions to increase activities-specific balance confidence.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.53-63
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• 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of dizziness in adults and to identify factors associated with dizziness. Methods: This cross-sectional study used secondary data from the Eighth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants included 10,265 older adults aged≥40 years. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the chi-squared test, and multinomial logistic regression with the SPSS/WIN 27.0 program. Results: The prevalence of dizziness was 26.2%, with 20.9% reporting episodic dizziness and 5.3% reporting chronic dizziness. Compared to that noted in the control group participants without dizziness, the risk of episodic or chronic dizziness was higher in women and in participants with older age, low education level, low income level, high perceived stress level, depression, tinnitus, and occupational noise exposure. Moreover, the risk of chronic dizziness was higher among those with a body mass index of <25 kg/m², stroke, cardiovascular disease, or severe hearing loss. Conclusion: The study underscores the need to comprehensively identify risk factors associated with dizziness and to develop interventions to prevent and manage the occurrence and chronicity of dizziness in the general population.

• 한국노년학
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.581-594
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• 2016

본 연구는 고령화와 함께 취약한 환경이 노인의 삶의 위험요인으로 작용하는 것에 대비하고자 고령친화도시적 특성이 노인이 삶의 만족도에 미치는 영향을 알아보는 것이 목적이다. 이를 위해 2차 자료인 2014년 노인실태조사와 7대 특별 광역시별 자료의 두 가지 다른 수준의 자료를 혼합매칭하여 자료를 구성하였으며, 개인과 지역환경이 위계적 자료구조를 가지고 있으므로 무선효과다층분석모형을 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과 첫째, 고령친화도에 따라 노인의 삶의 만족도가 다르게 나타난다는 기본가정을 확인할 수 있었다. 둘째, 개인변수의 수준에서 여자인 경우, 교육수준이 높을수록 삶의 만족도가 높게 나타났으며 반대로 연령이 많을수록, 만성질환이 많을수록, 우울할수록 삶의 만족도가 낮게 나타났다. 셋째, 지역변수의 수준에서 고용률과 평생교육참여율과 생활시설접근권이 삶의 만족도에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 나타났으며, 마지막으로 고용률과 평생교육참여율이 노인의 우울과 만성질환수와 상호작용효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과를 토대로 노인복지 실천 및 정책을 위한 개입방안 및 정책제안을 하였다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.431-443
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• 2020

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate health behavior related to particulate matter (PM) in older adults and examine the factors affecting it. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used. Data were collected from 150 voluntary older adult participants from Songpa-gu in Seoul. The survey questions measured service perception and experience related to PM, risk perception related to PM, attitude toward risk of PM, and health behavior related to PM. Results: The average score for health behavior related to PM was 79.37, ranging from 51 to 115. There was a significant positive correlation between health behavior related to PM and risk perception related to PM (r=.58, p<.001) as well as between health behavior related to PM and attitude toward risk of PM (r=.70, p<.001). Multiple linear regression revealed that health behavior related to PM was predicted by levels of the existence of disease related to PM (β=.14, p=.019), service experience related to PM (β=.20, p=.021), risk perception related to PM (β=.20, p=.019), and attitude toward risk of PM (β=.44, p<.001). The model including these variables accounted for 47.0% of health behavior related to PM. Conclusion: Korean older adults have the low level of health behavior related to PM. The findings of this study emphasize that risk perception and attitude toward risk of PM should be evaluated, and the underlying diseases related to PM and their service experience should be considered in developing intervention to improve health behavior related to PM.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.819-832
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify risk factors that influence the probability and severity of elder abuse in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Self-report questionnaires were used to collect data from community-dwelling Koreans, 65 and older (N=416). Logistic regression, negative binomial regression and zero-inflated negative binomial regression model for abuse count data were utilized to determine risk factors for elder abuse. Results: The rate of older adults who experienced any one category of abuse was 32.5%. By zero-inflated negative binomial regression analysis, the experience of verbal-psychological abuse was associated with marital status and family support, while the experience of physical abuse was associated with self-esteem, perceived economic stress and family support. Family support was found to be a salient risk factor of probability of abuse in both verbal-psychological and physical abuse. Self-esteem was found to be a salient risk factor of probability and severity of abuse in physical abuse alone. Conclusion: The findings suggest that tailored prevention and intervention considering both types of elder abuse and target populations might be beneficial for preventative efficiency of elder abuse.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among pain, depression, health behaviors, and activities of daily living (ADL) in older adults after femur fracture surgery. Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study. Ninety seven outpatients aged 65 or older were selected, who agreed to participate and visited the four hospitals located in G providence. Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain, a Short form Geriatric Depression Scale (SGDS) for depression, health behavior scale and Korean version of Bathel Index for ADL were used. Data were analyzed using t-test and ANOVA, Pearson's correlation and the hierarchical regression analysis in SPSS 18. Results: Pain and depression were positively correlated (r=.35, p<.001). Pain and health behaviors (r=-.30, p=.010), pain and ADL (r=-.21, p=.044), depression and health behaviors (r=-.51, p<.001), depression and ADL (r=-.29, p=.004) were negatively correlated. The variables affecting the ADL was intake of a painkiller or not (${\beta}$=-.32), age (${\beta}$=-.25), transitional period after discharge (${\beta}$=.23) and depression (${\beta}$=-.23). ADL was accounted for 33.4% in total by these four variables. Conclusion: Interventions for alleviating pain, and managing depression would be effective in enhancing ADL in older adults after femur fracture surgery.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권13호
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• pp.5377-5383
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• 2015

Background: Participation is one of the major factors affecting the long-term success of population-based prostate cancer screening programs. The aim of this study was to explore strong factors linked to participation in prostate cancer screening among older Jordanian adults using the Health Belief Model (HBM). Materials and Methods: Data were obtained from Jordanian older adults, aged 40 years and over, who visited a comprehensive health care center within the Ministry of Health. A pilot test was conducted to investigate the internal consistency of the the Champion Health Belief Model Scale for prostate cancer screening and the clarity of survey questions. Sample characteristics and rates of participation in prostate cancer screening were examined using means and frequencies. Important factors associated with participation in prostate cancer screening were examined using bivariate correlation and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: About 13% of the respondents had adhered to prostate cancer screening guidelines over the previous decade. Four out of the seven HBM-driven factors (perceived susceptibility, benefits and barriers to PSA test, and health motivation) were statistically significant. Those with greater levels of susceptibility, benefits of PSA test and health motivation and lower levels of barriers to PSA testing were more likely to participate in prostate cancer screening. Family history, presence of urinary symptoms, age, and knowledge about prostate cancer significantly predicted the participation in prostate cancer screening. Conclusions: Health professionals should focus more on the four modifiable HBMrelated factors to encourage older adults to participate in prostate cancer screening. Intervention programs, which lower perceived barriers to PSA testing and increase susceptibility, benefits of PSA testing and health motivation, should be developed and implemented.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제66권4호
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• pp.207-232
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• 2014

본 연구는 노인의 주관적 고독감이 건강에 영향을 미치는 영향의 메커니즘을 이해하기 위해 고독, 우울, 건강상태의 관계로 이루어진 연구모형을 수립하고 구조방정식 모형 분석을 통해 그 관계를 검증하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 수도권에 위치한 노인복지기관 이용 노인 329명을 대상으로 일대일 설문조사를 실시하고, 노인의 고독과 우울이 노인의 건강상태에 미치는 영향과 그 과정에서 우울이 수행하는 역할을 살펴보았다. 자료 분석 결과, 고독, 우울, 건강상태의 구조적 관계로 이루어진 연구모형은 양호한 적합성을 보였으며 우울은 고독이 건강상태에 미치는 영향을 완전 매개하는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 기존의 서비스가 사회적 활동의 양을 증가시키는데 치중하는 점을 지양하고 주관적 고독감과 대인관계의 질을 개선하는데 초점을 두어야 할 필요성이 있음을 시사하는 것이다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.343-351
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 독거노인의 사회적 관계망, 외로움, 수면의 질이 건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 파악하는 것이다. 지역사회에 거주하는 독거노인 111명을 대상으로 설문지를 이용하여 자료수집을 하였다. SPSS Statistics 26.0 프로그램을 이용하여 기술통계, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, multiple linear regressions로 통계분석하였다. 다중회귀분석 결과, 교육 수준(β=.20, p=.020), 사회적 관계망(β=.31, p=.012) 및 수면의 질(β=-.23, p=.011)은 신체적 건강관련 삶의 질을 예측하는 요인으로 나타났고, 설명력은 25.7%이었다. 외로움(β=-.37, p=.004)은 정신적 건강관련 삶의 질을 예측하는 요인으로 나타났고, 설명력은 31.7%이었다. 독거노인의 건강관련 삶의 질 향상을 위해 사회적 고립을 해소하는 중재를 제공할 필요가 있다.