• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.82-88
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• 2013

Objectives: Unprotected leisure time exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or artificial tanning beds is the most important environmental risk factor for melanoma, a malignant skin cancer with increasing incidences over the past decades. The aim of the present study was to assess the impact of skin health information provided by several sources and different publishing issues on knowledge, risk perception, and sun protective behavior of sunbathers. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among Austrian residents (n=563) spending leisure time outdoors in August 2010. Results: Print media, television, and family were perceived as the most relevant sources of information on skin health, whereas the source physician was only ranked as fourth important source. Compared to other sources, information provided by doctors positively influenced participants' knowledge on skin risk and sun protective behavior resulting in higher scores in the knowledge test (p=0.009), higher risk perception (p<0.001), and more sun protection (p<0.001). Regarding gender differences, internet was more often used by males as health information source, whereas females were more familiar with printed information material in general. Conclusions: The results of this survey put emphasis on the demand for information provided by medical professionals in order to attain effective, long-lasting promotion of photoprotective habits.

• 대한간호
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• 제19권2호통권105호
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• pp.14-17
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• 1980

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.149-150
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• 2020

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.63-73
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• 2018

본 연구는 우리나라 보건소의 재난대응 관련사업의 실태와 향후 방향에 대한 의견을 파악하고자 전국의 5개 보건소를 대상으로 개방형 설문지를 활용하여 연구자가 직접 2017년 9월 1개월 동안 방문하여 심층 면담을 통한 조사결과 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 조사대상 보건소는 재난대비 대응에 있어서 시 군 구의 협조기관으로 생각하는 경향이 있었고, 구급지원, 감염병 위기관리 및 방역실시, 을지훈련참여, 재난훈련 및 연수 등이 활동의 전부로 수동적인 활동이었으며, 보건소 자체 프로그램은 필요하다고 생각하고 있었다. 보건소가 시 군 구의 협력기관으로 활동하는 것도 중요하지만, 재난발생 시 보건활동의 중심적인 역할을 위해서는 보건기관 자체의 총괄보건 활동체계가 구축되어야 할 것이다. 재난은 언제 닥칠지 모르는 것이므로, 이를 위해 필요한 매뉴얼의 개발이 시급한 것으로 보인다. 총괄보건활동체계를 구축하기 위해서는 먼저 보건소를 시 군 구의 협력기관으로만 생각하는 시각을 변화시킬 필요가 있다. 시각의 변화가 쉽지는 않겠지만 관 학 협력으로 일부 가능할 것으로 생각한다. 재난 시에 지역주민에게 필요한 것은 의료지원이나 감염병위기 관리에 국한되지 않는다. 주민의 생활지원은 물론 건강관리 및 영양지원, 정신보건의료, 대피소 환경관리 및 봉사자 관리 등 보건의료 전반에 대한 지원이 필요하다. 보건소의 인력별 역할 및 기능에 따라 운영될 수 있는 시스템이 준비되어야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2022

An index that evaluates the health level of a population group considering both death and loss of function due to disease is called a summary measure of population health (SMPH). SMPHs are broadly divided into life year indices and life expectancy indices, the latter of which comprise healthy life expectancy (HLE). HLE is included as a policy target in various national and regional level healthcare plans, and the term "HLE" is commonly used in academia and by the public. However, the overall level of understanding of HLE-such as the precise definition of HLE and methods of calculating HLE-still seems to be low. As discussed in this study, the types of HLE are classified into disability-free life expectancy, disease-free life expectancy, quality-adjusted life expectancy, self-rated HLE, and disability-adjusted life expectancy. Their characteristics are examined to facilitate a correct understanding and appropriate utilization of HLE. In addition, the Sullivan method, as a representative method for calculating HLE, is presented in detail, and major issues in the process of calculating HLE, such as selection of the population group and age group, estimation of death probability, calculation of life years, and incorporation of health weights, are reviewed. This study will help researchers to select an appropriate HLE type and evaluate the validity of HLE research results, and it is expected to contribute to the vitalization of HLE research.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.100-122
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• 1986

Obtaining an available information on health concerns of parents of school-age children and furthermore developing the sound policy for the public on health education, this study was conducted during Nov.-Dec. 1985 in the four selected areas; Seoul, large, middle and small city, and farming and fishery villages for 3,337 parents of schoolchildren in Korea. In this study, parents complected a questionnaire containing 34 items related to health concerns(e.g. drinking alcohol, air pollution, cancer, etc. see Table 4 and Fig. 2). For each health items, respondents were asked to indicate a choice between three levels of concern; 'Very high concern,' 'Moderate concern,' 'Little concern', and 'No opinion'. An analysis of responses indicated that most of the top ten health concerns identified by parents as cancer, abortions among high school students, medical malpractice, water pollution, traffic accidents, air pollution, suicide of parents and homicide of offspring, heart disease, venereal diseases, and high blood pressure in that order. Those health problems about which respondents were least concerned were more closely related to the individual, such as drinking alcohol, smoking, tooth decay, gum disease, underweight, overweight. Of greater concern were more such as water pollution, abortions among high school students, air pollution, accidents, medical malpractice. For cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, various accidents, environmental pollution, parents showed high concern, however, for health issues which contributed as causative influences such as lung cancer from smoking and liver cirrhosis and traffic accidents from drinking alcohol showed less concern. Relationship between parent's residential areas, educational level and sex distribution and health concern showed little difference, however, for these issues parents identified as relatively high concern. Most parents stowed more concern in sex-related of family-related health issues such as abortions among high school students, suicide of parents and homicide of offspring.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.86-111
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• 2006

Either ways of understanding health care as a commodity or public work are at opposite ends of health care spectrum. These two rival conceptions reflected by viewpoint(ideology) would lead to different directions in policy-making for health care reform. The purpose of this study is to access the value differences of experts' policy views about health care issues by analyzing the extent of consensus among experts in the field of health care. Using primary data obtained through a mail survey of 558 experts in the field of health care, we analyzed the differences of experts' opinions about characteristics of health care market, policy issues and values Gdeology). The study represents from 50-50 split analysis, entropy index, and factor analysis that the wide spread disagreements over health policy, which is a major barriers to effective policy-making, could be caused by the ideological perception differences among experts. This implies that, if values play an important role in policy-making, we should identify the differences in value and seek ways to balance among the diverse values such as efficiency, equity, freedom, and security. For this, the policy issues debated on differences in values should be reconciled for narrowing gaps of experts' perceptions through various ways.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.526-543
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore how public health nurses (PHNs) perceive their roles and duties (R&D), as well as to investigate the change of their R&D, how they manage and solve problems. Methods: The data were collected through focus group interviews. Data were analyzed using Morgan (1998) and Krueger (1998)'s four step analysis. A total of 17 experienced PHNs participated in this study. Results: The results found 5 themes and 19 sub-themes: R&D of health managers and health service providers, factors affecting the changes of PHN's R&D, R&D in adjusting with trends and expanding work field (R&D being reduced, increasing R&D, need to expand R&D), problem with the structure and quality of workforce (lack of nurse manpower, lack of promotion opportunities, increasing non-regular workers, lack of refinement as an expert), and strategies for solving personnel issues (strengthening the job capacity, cultivating professional refinement, strengthening outside activities and political activities, strengthening the roles of PHN-related associations and academy, engagement policy of non-regular workers, expansion of the activity area) Conclusion: PHNs need to recognize their changing R&D and ways they manage and solve problems to enhance their professionalism.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.436-443
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• 2022

Objectives: Previous studies have reported that self-neglect, which may be a sign of elder abuse, can result in suicide among older adults. The signs of self-neglect and its impact on the risk of suicide may differ by gender. Thus, this study explored the association between self-neglect and suicide risk in older Korean adults and examined the potential moderating effect of gender on this relationship. Methods: Data were collected from 356 Korean adults aged 65 or older through an online survey. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the research hypothesis. First, the associations between 4 sub-dimensions of self-neglect (i.e., daily life management issues, personal hygiene issues, financial management issues, and relational issues) and suicidal ideation were examined. Then, the moderating effect of gender on these relationships was investigated by including interaction terms. Results: Self-neglect was significantly associated with suicidal ideation in older adults. Aspects of self-neglect related to daily life management and relational factors were key predictors of suicidal ideation. Gender significantly moderated the effect of the relational dimension of self-neglect on suicidal ideation. The relational dimension of self-neglect was more strongly associated with suicidal ideation in older women than in older men. Conclusions: The findings suggest the importance of screening older adults with signs of self-neglect for suicide risk. Special attention should be paid to older women who experience relational issues as a high-risk group for suicidal ideation. Public programs and support systems should be established to improve daily life management and promote social relationships among older adults.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2011

네팔의 천연 수자원은 풍부한 편이나 모든 인구가 안전하고 깨끗한 식수를 공급받고 있지는 못한 상황이다. 또한, 폐수 처리에 대한 상황 역시 매우 열악한 상태라고 할 수 있다. 최근, 도시로의 인구 유입이 증가함에 따라 안전한 물의 공급 및 공중 위생에 대한 관심이 증대되고 있으나, 수인성 질환의 발병률은 여전히 높은 상황이다. 본 논문에서는 네팔의 수질 오염, 식수에서의 비소 오염, 폐수 처리, 그리고 대중의 건강에 대한 수질 오염의 영향 등에 대해 검토하였다. 또한, 폐수 처리와 연관된 규제와 관련하여 한국의 상황과 비교하여 양국의 상황을 비교 고찰하였다. 이러한 내용들에 의거하여 대중의 건강 증진을 위한 현존 문제점들의 해결 방안들을 제시하였다.