• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.61-71
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• 2020

Purpose: This mixed method study aimed to investigate patients' level of anxiety and their experience of this before undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Methods: A total of 125 patients answered a questionnaire assessing their pre-EGD level of anxiety, and a total of 17 patients participated in individual interviews regarding their experience of EGD-related anxiety. The SPSS Software program was used for survey data analysis and content analysis was used for qualitative data. Results: The mean anxiety score was 40.00±9.86 and the factors related to anxiety levels were being female (p<.001) and being a relatively young age (20-30 years old, p=.004). There were no significant differences shown in level of anxiety according to the purpose EGD was performed for: screening, diagnosis, or disease follow-up. In the qualitative analysis, however, patients who underwent a follow-up procedure as a result of stomach cancer exhibited more complicated feelings of anxiety and helplessness than others. For those who underwent EGD for diagnostic reasons, they worried about the test results and were concerned about possible life changes after diagnosis. Those for whom EGD was performed for screening purposes expressed concern only in the event of EGD complications. Conclusion: This study explored the nature of pre-EGD anxiety according to the purpose of the procedure. Nurses and doctors should be aware that patients undergoing EGD may have different levels and experiences of pre-procedure anxiety.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.61-67
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• 2013

Objective : The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between trait anxiety and positive psychological factors. Methods : A total of 429 outpatients diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety disorders surveyed with questionnaires measuring socio-demographic, clinical, and positive psychological factors. The relationships of trait anxiety with clinical symptoms and positive psychological factors were evaluated. Results : Patients with low trait anxiety showed high optimism, gratitude, hope, spirituality and purpose in life. After adjusting age, scores of BDI and STAI-S, the results showed low trait anxiety was associated with high spirituality and purpose in life. Conclusion : The result revealed that trait anxiety had negative-relationship with spirituality and purpose in life in patients with depressive and/or anxiety disorders. Although trait anxiety was known as a general tendency which is stable, approach to trait anxiety by modulating these associated positive psychological factors would be newer approach of treatment to patients with depressive and/or anxiety disorders.

• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.461-478
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• 2008

공공도서관이 지역주민들의 정부 교육, 문화센터로서의 기능을 충실히 수행하기 위해서 지역주민들이 자유롭게 방문하여 아무런 불편함이 없이 정보문화활동을 전개해야 한다. 이를 위해서는 현재 지역주민들이 가지고 있는 도서관불안을 해소할 수 있는 체계적인 프로그램이나 방안을 마련하는 것이 필요하다. 이러한 관점에서 본 연구는 공동도서관을 이용하는 다양한 계층의 지역주민들을 대상으로 LAS(Library Anxiety Scale)를 사용하여 도서관불안의 정도를 측정하고, 이를 해소할 수 있는 방안을 제시하였다. 대체로 지역주민들의 도서관 불안은 높게 나타났으며, 계층별, 연령별, 학력별, 도서관방문휫수별, 도서관교육프로그램 참여 여부에 따라 도서관불안의 정도 차이가 매우 높았다.

• 한국비블리아학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.257-276
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• 2012

본 연구는 공공도서관에서 가장 적은 비율을 차지하는 이용자층인 시니어를 대상으로, K-LAS를 이용하여 도서관불안을 측정하였다. 측정결과 전체적인 도서관불안 점수는 2.95점으로 선행연구에서 측정된 대학생과 지역주민의 불안 점수보다 높은 것으로 나타났으며, '디지털정보' 요소의 불안 점수가 가장 높은 것으로 분석되었다. 또한 연령이 높을수록, 학력이 낮을수록 도서관불안 점수가 높은 것으로 측정되었으며, 도서관 이용목적이 문화강좌 참여인 시니어와 도서관 방문 빈도가 낮은 시니어일수록 도서관불안이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 이와 같은 분석결과를 토대로 시니어의 도서관불안을 해소하기 위한 방안을 제시하였다.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.551-563
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• 2015

This study examines the mediating effects of social support on 1) the relationships between acculturative stress and depression/anxiety and 2) the relationships between emotional control and depression/anxiety in children from multicultural families. Pearson's correlations between variables were analyzed, and hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to identify direct and indirect effects of acculturative stress, emotional control, and social support on children's depression/anxiety. The sample included a total of 199 primary school students in grades 3 to 6 who lived in the Gwangju or Chonnam regions of Korea. First, there were positive correlations between acculturative stress and depression/anxiety and negative correlations between emotional control and social support. Second, social support from both peers and teachers partially mediated the relationships between acculturative stress and depression/anxiety. Third, social support from peers fully mediated the relationships between emotional control and depression/anxiety, and that from teachers partially mediated these relationships. The results suggest that social support from peers and teachers may reduce depression/anxiety in multicultural children as a mediating variable.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권10호
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• pp.4261-4264
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• 2015

The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of anxiety and pain in women with breast cancer. Patients who had been treated with modified radical mastectomy or breast conserving surgery were included. Data were gathered using the state-trait anxiety inventory and the visual analog scale. The pain levels and analgesic consumption of the patients were evaluated after surgery. The study sample consisted of 150 women. The mean age of the participants was $50.54{\pm}10.02$. Most of the patients (58%) received breast conserving surgery. The mean state anxiety score was $44.74{\pm}11.91$, and the mean trait anxiety score was $48.78{\pm}9.48$ before surgery. The mean pain level on the first day following surgery was $3.26{\pm}1.91$ and analgesic consumption was $2.98{\pm}1.08$. There was no correlation between patient pain and anxiety levels. There was very slightly positive correlation between trait anxiety and total analgesic consumption. Assessing the levels of anxiety in breast cancer patients before surgery may contribute to the determination of postoperative pain.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.243-253
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• 2023

Purpose: This study conducted a concept analysis to clarify the meaning of anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases who have been placed in isolation. Methods: This study used Walker and Avant's process of concept analysis. Results: Anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases who have been placed in isolation can be defined by the following attributes: 1) fear, 2) guilt, 3) isolation, 4) discrimination, 5) frustration, 6) shame, and 7) uncertainty. The antecedents of anxiety were as follows: 1) a lack of information about infectious diseases, 2) restrictions of movement, 3) blockage of the social support system, 4) helplessness, and 5) negative biases. The consequences of anxiety were 1) internalized stigma, 2) loss of confidence, 3) lack of social activities and avoidance, 4) insomnia, 5) poor quality of life. Conclusion: The definition and attributes of anxiety identified in this study can be applied to enhance the understanding of anxiety in hospitalized patients with infectious diseases who have been placed in isolation. Systematic suppose should also be provided to reduce anxiety in these patients.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.144-153
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• 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the mediating effects of health promotion behavior (HPB) in the relationship between anxiety and quality of life (QoL) in young adults living in the post-pandemic era. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive online survey design was utilized. Data on anxiety, QoL, HPB, and demographic characteristics were collected from 213 adults aged 19-35 years in Korea via an online survey in January 2024. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0 and PROCESS MACRO 4.2 software. Results: Strong correlations were observed among anxiety, QoL, and post-pandemic HPB (PP-HPB) in young adults, and anxiety and PP-HPB were identified as significant predictors of QoL. The total effect of anxiety on QoL was significant (B = -1.40, bootstrapped SE = 0.10), with both the direct effect (B = -0.70, bootstrapped SE = 0.09) and the indirect effect (B = -0.70, bootstrapped SE = 0.11) being significant. This suggests that PP-HPB partially mediated the relationship between anxiety and QoL. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of strengthening HPB with consideration of life changes since the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic to improve QoL among young adults with anxiety.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.231-240
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• 2015

In this study, to find out the effect of psychological anxiety of the patients during MRI examination on the claustrophobia and vital signs, As for a study tool, to measure Anxiety Sensitivity Index(ASI), Kamsung Evaluation Index of Life Environmental Noise(KEI), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-IV) was used, and for vital signs, blood pressure and pulse rate were measured pre and post MRI examination. In conclusion, it was indicated that though the effect of the general characteristics, psychological anxiety, on noise sensitivity and claustrophobia was small, the psychological anxiety of the patients during MRI examination affected claustrophobia and vital signs.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.68-78
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• 2009

이 연구의 목적은 초임 중등 과학 교사들의 수업 불안과 전문성 발달 실태에 대해 알아보는 것이다. 연구를 위해 경력 5년 미만의 초임 과학교사 83명을 대상을 설문 조사를 실시하고 그 중 다섯 명을 선정하여 심층 면담을 실시하였다. 초임 과학 교사들이 겪는 어려움을 알아보기 위해 수업에 대한 불안정도를 조사한 결과, 초임 과학교사들은 수업 불안을 느끼는 비율이 높았으며, 특히, 물리 과목과 화학 실험 지도에서 가장 높은 불안을 나타냈다. 이들은 수업 불안 극복을 위해 주로 인터넷 정보 검색을 하거나 동료 교사의 도움을 받는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 과학 교사로서의 전문성 발달을 위한 계획으로는 연수와 교사 모임 참석을 들었다. 전문성 신장을 위해 가장 필요한 연수 프로그램으로는 수업을 잘하는 교사의 노하우 강의를 들었다.