• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2020

Background: As the impact of climate change intensifies, exposure to heat stress will grow, leading to a loss of work capacity for vulnerable occupations and affecting individual labor decisions. This study estimates the future work capacity under the Representative Concentration Pathways 8.5 scenario and discusses its regional impacts on the occupational structure in the Republic of Korea. Methods: The data utilized for this study constitute the local wet bulb globe temperature from the Korea Meteorological Administration and information from the Korean Working Condition Survey from the Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute of Korea. Using these data, we classify the occupations vulnerable to heat stress and estimate future changes in work capacity at the local scale, considering the occupational structure. We then identify the spatial cluster of diminishing work capacity using exploratory spatial data analysis. Results: Our findings indicate that 52 occupations are at risk of heat stress, including machine operators and elementary laborers working in the construction, welding, metal, and mining industries. Moreover, spatial clusters with diminished work capacity appear in southwest Korea. Conclusion: Although previous studies investigated the work capacity associated with heat stress in terms of climatic impact, this study quantifies the local impacts due to the global risk of climate change. The results suggest the need for mainstreaming an adaptation policy related to work capacity in regional development strategies.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.273-294
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• 2023

Background: Most developed countries are working to improve their universal health coverage systems. This study investigates regional disparities in unmet healthcare needs and their causes in South Korea. Additionally, it compares the unmet healthcare needs rate in South Korea with that of 33 European countries. Methods: The analysis incorporates information from 13,359 adults aged 19 or older, using data from the Korea Health Panel. The dependent variables encompass the experience of unmet healthcare needs and the three causes of occurrence: "burden of medical expenses," "time constraints," and "lack of care." The primary variable of interest is the region of residence, while control variables encompass 14 socio-demographic, health, and functional characteristics. Multivariable binary logistic regression analysis, accounting for the sampling design, is conducted. Results: The rate of unmet healthcare needs in Korea is 11.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 11.0%-13.3%), which is approximately 30 times higher than that of Austria (0.4%). The causes of unmet healthcare needs, ranked in descending order, are "lack of care," "time constraints," and "burden of medical expenses." Predictive probabilities for experiencing unmet healthcare needs and each cause differ significantly between regions. For instance, the probability of experiencing unmet healthcare needs due to "lack of care" is approximately 10 times higher in Gangwon-do (13.5%; 95% CI, 13.0%-14.1%) than in Busan (1.3%; 95% CI, 1.3%-1.4%). The probability due to "burden of medical expenses" is approximately 14 times higher in Seoul (4.1%; 95% CI, 3.6%-4.6%) compared to Jeollanam-do (0.3%; 95% CI, 0.2%-0.4%). Conclusion: Amid rapid sociodemographic transitions, South Korea must make significant efforts to alleviate unmet healthcare needs and the associated regional disparities. To effectively achieve this, it is recommended that South Korea involves the National Assembly in healthcare policy-making, while maintaining a centralized financing model and delegating healthcare planning and implementation to regional authorities for their local residents-similar to the approaches of the United Kingdom and France.

• 대한건축학회논문집:계획계
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• 제34권12호
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• pp.113-122
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• 2018

The purpose of healthcare facility should be user healing and health promotion. However, healthcare facilities have a bigger impact on the natural environment than the general buildings, eventually effecting the health of people globally. 'Environmentally friendliness' is a more important concept in hospitals, not just in technical or mechanical performance but in therapeutic effects on users. Therapeutic environment is closely related to the natural environment. Depending on how the natural environment is drawn into the space, the healing effect of the patients is also increased. Most of the previous studies are statistical and comparative researches that cannot provide theoretical basis of architectural planning. Therefore, architectural research on the composition of architectural space and nature is needed. In this study, we categorize 16 types of relation between architectural space and nature, and based on this, analyze the present situation of 7 regional public hospitals' 33 spaces, and provide theoretical background and guideline for therapeutic space.

• 농촌계획
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.9-20
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• 2021

In order to develop practical indicator that can diagnose the regional conditions and characteristics of fishing villages, this study reviewed domestic and foreign researches and selected the diagnostic indicator of fishing villages by spatial unit. The major categories are divided into population and society, economic conditions, and living conditions. The middle categories consists of population, household, industry, tourism, settlement, environment, safety, health and welfare, education, and culture and leisure. The indicator were selected with reference to the existence of statistical data officially provided according to the spatial range(Si/Gun, eup/myeon, village). Based on the selected indicator, the test evaluation was conducted in Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do by applying data that can be obtained from KOSIS and web GIS. It is judged that the diagnostic indicator developed through this research can be used in various ways from the planning stage to the implementation stage of the regional development project, such as grasping the current conditions, setting improvement targets, promotion and evaluation/monitoring of the project. In addition, it is expected that it will be possible to carry out regional diagnosis for each spatial unit and to plan and implement regional development projects by giving priority to areas where the level of each department is insufficient.

• 한국농촌건축학회논문집
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.29-36
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• 2009

This study aims at the contribution to introduction of facilities and planning for the promotion of the exchange between city and rural community and the promotion of the rural areas. In order to understand the object of the Setagaya Ward Health Village and the management and the effects of facilities, I investigated the documentation, field work and interviews with the persons related. The Setagaya Ward Health Village has been steadily managing the exchange base facilities and the special enterprises, and operating the manager and promotion committees for the projects. Consequently, many tourism facilities and new enterprises such as the Setagaya-Kawaba Corporation were established in the rural areas and they developed into an active region which has abundant jobs available and attracts about 700,000 visitors a year. In conclusion, it is important to make a main body to manage professionally the future plan of facilities which involve image of the regional future and conform to the law. And the facilities should contribute to the economic development of rural areas in consideration of the environment and culture.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.526-534
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• 2010

어린이 먹거리 안전관리를 위한 목적으로 경기지역 6개 도시 12개소의 어린이집을 대상으로 여름철과 겨울철에 각각 5일간 현지 출장하였으며, 실측량 기록법으로 단체급식에 제공되는 식품의 섭취량을 조사하였고 총 601건의 시료를 수거하여 식품 중 나트륨 섭취량을 조사 연구하였다. 조사결과 어린이집의 한 끼니 당 평균 나트륨 섭취량은 582.2 mg으로 세계보건기구와 세계농업기구(WHO/FAO)의 성인 섭취 권장량의 2,000 mg/1일의 29.1%를 차지하고 있었으며, 본 연구의 조사대상이 어린이임을 고려하면 매우 높은 양이다. 어린이집의 나트륨 섭취에 가장 영향을 미치는 식품군은 국 및 탕류로 어린이집 나트륨 섭취량의 35.7%를 차지하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 국에서 나트륨 섭취를 줄이는 방법이 어린이집에서 효율적인 나트륨 섭취 저감화가 될 것으로 사료된다. 여름철과 겨울철의 나트륨 섭취량은 각각 572.3 mg, 592.3 mg으로 나타나 겨울철의 나트륨 섭취량이 높은 것으로 나타났으나 유의적 차이는 없었으며, 지역 특성에 따른 나트륨 섭취량은 공단지역이 가장 높은 696.4 mg으로 나타났고, 가장 섭취량이 적은 지역은 아파트단지로서 514.3 mg이었다. 영양사의 배치에 따른 나트륨 섭취량은 영양사가 배치되지 않은 어린이집이 545.1 mg으로 영양사가 배치된 어린이집 619.4 mg보다 유의적으로 낮게 나타났으며 나트륨 섭취량(mg)/한 끼 섭취량(g) 비를 조사한 결과 유의적 차이는 식품의 나트륨 함량과 식품의 섭취량에 기인한 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 조사결과 어린이집에서 나트륨 섭취량 저감화를 위해서는 어린이집 단체급식의 종사자에 대한 나트륨 교육 및 실질적인 나트륨 측정방법 교육 등을 제공하는 것이 필요하다고 사료된다. 본 연구 조사는 어린이 먹거리 안전관리 중 나트륨 저감화 정책의 중요한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있으며 향후 나트륨 저감화 사업을 위해서는 어린이집 단체급식 종사자에 대한 실질적인 교육이 필요할 것이라 사료된다.

• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.7-17
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• 2024

Purpose: This study is to present basic data and standards for calculating the space composition and area required when planning a neonatal intensive care unit. Methods: Review domestic and foreign facility standards and regulations related to the current neonatal intensive care unit, select a regional neonatal intensive care center designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as a case hospital, and organize a space program for the construction plan of the neonatal intensive care unit through analysis of characteristics such as facility size and function composition. Results and Implications: The size, facility area, and detailed room composition characteristics of the neonatal intensive care unit in Korea were confirmed, and essential rooms and appropriate areas were derived when planning the construction of the neonatal intensive care unit. Korea's legal facility standards related to neonatal intensive care units are lower than the actual hospital status and overseas standards, and the facility standards of the medical law need to be improved.

• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to demonstrate a two-year global health project to improve maternal and child health (MCH) in Ethiopia. Methods: This is a descriptive case study. The target area is Kilte Awlaelo Woreda in Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia. A baseline survey was conducted to identify the needs of community residents and health care professionals. A MCH program was developed according to a project design matrix that included: infrastructure renovation of health centers; continuing education for midwives, nurses, and health extension workers (HEWs); and improvement of residents' MCH awareness. Project evaluation will examine the structure, process, and outcomes of the program. Results: The baseline survey showed low rates of family planning (31%) and antenatal and postnatal care use (36.1% and 69%, respectively). The institutional birth rate was 13.5%. Midwives and nurses received 2~4 educational programs about family planning and perinatal care. HEWs were also given practical education. Water and electrical infrastructure of all five health centers in the Kilte Awlaelo Woreda were renovated. Additionally, medical supplies and equipment were provided. Community health education on perinatal care, family planning, and personal hygiene was presented. Conclusion: This study highlights the role of nursing in global health and provides basic information on the development and outcomes of the global health project.

• Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.411-437
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• 2018

This paper articulates the STI strategy development principles and methodologies that have been elaborated through iterative processes of STI strategy development cases for the past ten years. The consultation cases include poverty traps in Nepal and Laos, African health challenges in Nigeria and Tanzania, and ASEAN global challenges in Indonesian Water, Vietnamese Green Energy, and Filipino Food, in partnership with some multilateral agencies.The iterative elaboration process has continued with consultation activities on Thailand and on Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar in planning partnership with Thailand. The principles were originally conceptualized from the benchmarking process of the Korean STI development experience. They were further incorporated as methodologies with which relevant planning bodies are guided to address individual and regional challenges through science, technology and innovation strategies. The methodologies are strong in providing plausible holistic perspective scenarios by which various stakeholders can be engaged in the planning and implementation process. But it is heuristic in nature and can be learned only through on-the-job training process. This is the structural limitation for scaling up.

• 대한지리학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.329-345
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• 1996

응용지리학은 실제세계에서 일어나는 사회, 경제, 환경적 문제들을 해결하기 위해 지리적 지식과 기술을 응용하는 지리학의 한 분야이다. 우리나라의 경우 아직 응용지리학 분야가 중요한 위치를 차지하고 있는 편은 아니며, 또 실제 문제를 해결하는 데 필요한 이 론이 잘 구축된 편도 아니다. 주로 토지이용 및 관리, 지역격차 분석과 그 해소방안, 지역개 발전략과 지역정책, 국토개발과 계획, 그리고 관광 분야에 관한 연구가 수행되고 있다. 오늘 날 지리적 차원에서 야기되고 있는 다양한 문제들과 세계화를 지향하고 국토통일을 내다보 고 있는 현시점에서 응용지리학 분야에 대한 연구는 그 어느때보다 절실하다고 볼 수 있다.