• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권8호
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• pp.3829-3833
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• 2012

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the practice and associated factors of breast self-examination (BSE) among Malaysian women. Methods: For this cross-sectional study 250 women were selected by a simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire was consisted of three parts: socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about BSE, and practice of BSE. Obtained data was analyzed using SPSS version 13. T-test and ANOVA test were used to explore the relation between socio-demographic characteristics and the practice of BSE. Results: About 32% of the participants reported that they have had family history of cancer and about 20% of the participants reported that they have had family history of breast cancer. The majority of the participants (88.8%) have heard about breast cancer and 78.4% of the participants have heard about BSE. Race, marital status, residency, regular exercise, awareness about breast cancer, belief that breast cancer can be detected early, belief that early detection improves the chance of survival, family history of cancer, family history of breast cancer, awareness about BSE, and belief that BSE is necessary, significantly influenced the practice of BSE among women. Practice of BSE on monthly basis was found to be 47.2% among the study participants. Conclusions: The socio-demographic characteristics significantly influence the practice of BSA among women in Malaysia. The findings of this study might not only influence the planning of specific screening interventions and strategies in Malaysia but might also be important for the relevant international communities, interested in the peculiarities of BSE incidence in different countries.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.40-45
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• 2016

Objective: The increasing use of imaging examinations such as computed tomography (CT) results in increased contrast media use, which increases contrast media-induced adverse reactions (AR). This study investigated the risk factors of ARs to nonionic iodinated contrast media. Methods: This study evaluated patients who were administered iodinated contrast media during CT scanning in Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul, Korea in 2012. Among the subjects, those with contrast media-induced ARs were classified as the AR group. The control group included individuals without ARs who were selected through simple random sampling. The effects of sex, age, contrast media type and dose, CT region, previous contrast media administration, allergy history, and comorbidity were analyzed in the AR and control groups. Results: Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the identified AR risk factors in 103 subjects in the AR group and 412 subjects in the control group. The results confirmed that the risk of developing ARs was significantly higher in females [odds ratio (OR): 2.206; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.353-3.598], in individuals administered Iohexol (OR: 9.981; 95% CI: 2.361-42.193), in individuals with an allergy history (OR: 3.982; 95% CI: 1.742-9.101), and in individuals with comorbid asthma (OR: 6.619; 95% CI: 1.377-31.826). Most of the ARs were mild and immediate. Conclusion: In patients who were administered contrast media during CT scans, female gender, Iohexol use, allergy history, and asthma were risk factors for ARs. Therefore, special care is required for patients with such risk factors to prevent ARs.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권9호
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• pp.1263-1266
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• 2002

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of some production factors on commercial production of Etawah Crossbred Goats (ECG) of Inpres Desa Tertinggal member groups (AKIDT) at Krasak, Pandansari, Brajan, and Kragilan villages in Boyolali regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The study was from February to April 2000. Eighty respondents of AKIDT were selected by simple random sampling and the data were analyzed using Cobb Douglas Production Function. The results showed that ECG production simultaneously were highly significant (p<0.01) influenced by amount of feed consumed (kg TDN/year, $x_1$), number of does of ECG (Animal Unit/year, $x_2$), number of kids and does/ barn/year (Animal Unit/year, $x_3$), labor use (man-days/year, $x_4$) and work capital (US$/year, $x_5$) with $R^2= 0.6568$. In addition, ECG production was partially influenced by $x_2$, $x_3$ and $x_5$ (p<0.01) and $x_1$ (p<0.05), but not significant (p>0.05) by $x_4$. Technically, production factors of $x_1$, $x_2$, $x_3$, $x_4$, $x_5$ had reached technique efficiency (0$x_1$, $x_3$, $x_4$, $x_5$ did not showed efficiency (Ep<1) and $x_2$ was not efficient yet.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.139-144
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• 2015

Background: The work force in industries are at risk of developing unduly high rates of health and behaviour related problems including abuse of alcohol, betel nut and cigarette (alcohol, betel nut and cigarette consumption). This study describes the relationships between alcohol, betel nut and cigarette consumption and health promoting behaviour among industrial workers. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted on workers in various industries of Ghaziabad city with concerned authority permission. A sample size of 732 workers was calculated based on pilot study. Through Simple random sampling 732 workers in 20 to 50 years age group with informed consent were interviewed through structured, pretested, validated questionnaire in vernacular language by one calibrated investigator. Data on socio demography, alcohol, betel nut and cigarette consumption pattern and health behaviour were collected. The association between health promoting behaviour and alcohol, betel nut and cigarette consumption was analysed by Logistic regression and Chi-square test through SPSS 16 at p<0.05 and 95%CI as significant. Results: Total prevalence of alcohol, betel nut and cigarette consumption in study population was 88%. The prevalence of individual alcohol, betel nut and cigarette consumption were 82%, 68% and 79% respectively. Combined alcohol, betel nut and cigarette prevalence in study population was 58%. Alcohol and cigarette users were significantly higher (p<0.001) in 30 to 40 years age group with lower level of education having poor attitude towards health promoting behaviour, poor oral hygiene practices and rare indulgence in regular physical exercise. Conclusions: This study stimulate further research on exploring methods to prevent initiation of health risk behaviour and promote healthy behaviour with cessation help for the current alcohol, betel nut and cigarette users.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.167-178
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• 2016

이 연구의 목적은 연기전공대학생들의 수업을 통해 참여동기, 연기표현성, 심리적 행복감간의 어떠한 인과관계가 있는가를 연구하는 데에 목적이 있다. 연구목적을 위해 단순무선표집 방법을 사용하였으며 서울, 경기도에 소재한 대학에 재학 중인 연극, 연기전공 대학생들을 모집단으로 설정하고, 총 499부의 설문지가 분석에 사용되었다. 설문 문항은 사전검사를 통해 신뢰도와 타당도가 검증된 73개의 문항을 사용하였다. 자료처리방법은 IBM STATISTICS SPSS 22와 AMOS 22 통계패키지를 이용하였으며, 기술통계분석, 확인적요인분석, 신뢰도분석, 구조방정식 모형을 적용하여 분석하였다. 본 연구의 결론은 다음과 같다. 연기전공대학생의 수업 참여동기 중 내적동기와 외적동기는 연기표현성과 심리적 행복감의 모든 하위요인에 정적으로 유의한 영향을 미치며 무동기는 영향을 미치지 않았다. 연기표현성 중 개성과 표현충동은 심리적 행복감에 모두 영향을 미쳤으며 동작성은 영향을 미치지 않았다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.298-312
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• 2020

Purpose: This study had two objectives: 1) to develop a scale for the process of exercise engagement (SPEE) for prediabetic individuals (PDIs); 2) to validate a structural model for the process of exercise engagement for PDIs. Methods: A cross-sectional survey with simple random sampling was conducted from September 2013 to December 2015 (in Taiwan). A total of 310 PDIs were enrolled for scale development and model validation via item analysis, factor analyses, and structural equation modeling. The Kuo model was used as the basis for developing the Chinese version of the SPEE for PDIs. Results: The SPEE contains five subscales with a total of twenty-one items that account for 54.9% to 65.9% of the total variance explained for assessing participants' process of engagement during exercise. For Kuo model validation, the model measures indicated goodness of fit between the Kuo model and sample data. Analysis further revealed a direct effect between the creating health blueprints (CHB) stage and the spontaneous regular exercise (SRE) stage (β=.60). Conclusion: The SPEE includes five subscales for assessing the psychological transition and behavioral expression at each stage of the process of exercise engagement for PDIs. The SPEE for people with prediabetes provides deeper insights into the factors of behavioral change stages that are required to initiate long-term health care outcomes and avoid developing diabetes. These insights are significant as they allow for patient-specific mapping and behavior modification to effect exercise.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.49-57
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• 2016

앙상블 학습 기법은 개별 모형보다 더 좋은 예측 성과를 얻기 위해 다수의 분류기를 결합하는 것으로 예측 성과를 향상시키는데에 매우 유용한 것으로 알려져 있다. 배깅은 단일 분류기의 예측 성과를 향상시키는 대표적인 앙상블 기법중의 하나이다. 배깅은 원 학습 데이터로부터 부트스트랩 샘플링 방법을 통해 서로 다른 학습 데이터를 추출하고, 각각의 부트스트랩 샘플에 대해 학습 알고리즘을 적용하여 서로 다른 다수의 기저 분류기들을 생성시키게 되며, 최종적으로 서로 다른 분류기로부터 나온 결과를 결합하게 된다. 배깅에서 부트스트랩 샘플은 원 학습 데이터로부터 램덤하게 추출한 샘플로 각각의 부트스트랩 샘플이 동일한 정보를 가지고 있지는 않으며 이로 인해 배깅 모형의 성과는 편차가 발생하게 된다. 본 논문에서는 이와 같은 부트스트랩 샘플을 최적화함으로써 표준 배깅 앙상블의 성과를 개선시키는 새로운 방법을 제안하였다. 제안한 모형에서는 앙상블 모형의 성과를 개선시키기 위해 부트스트랩 샘플링을 최적화하였으며 이를 위해 유전자 알고리즘이 활용되었다. 본 논문에서는 제안한 모형을 국내 부도 예측 문제에 적용해 보았으며, 실험 결과 제안한 모형이 우수한 성과를 보였다.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.117-133
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• 2008

In this research, female adults in ages 25 to 34 that reside in Shanghai, China, have been polled from 29th of December, 2007 to 2nd of February, 2008 in accordance with simple random sampling method. 210 women have been selected and polled. Of these, 10 who responded in appropriately were excluded and the remaining 200 were used in the final analysis. The questionnaires used in this poll were made up of ones that are about how they wear tailored suits and how much they are satisfied with them, and questions about demographical characteristics. SPSSWIN 12.0 Program was used as the analysis method in getting statistics and descriptive statistical analysis, t-test, and $x^2$ analysis have been performed. The summary about the Chinese female adults is as follows: 1. They prefer jackets with design, style, and quality that better fit them to the ones with a name brand and a lower price. 2. They prefer shoulder princess style jackets with short lapel color lengths and slacks with a basic style in waistline. 3. When wearing jackets they feel uncomfortable in all regions and were not satisfied. 4. All responded that they have an experience of having the jackets mended after purchasing them and a high frequency of mending was shown along the waistline, hips, and leg lengths.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.2251-2258
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• 2012

본 연구는 잠재적 위험요인을 탐색하는 방법으로 단순임의추출분석(unweighted sample design), 빈도 가중치를 적용한 단일표본분석(frequency weighted sample design), 가중치를 층화하여 적용한 복합표본분석(complex sample design)을 비교하고, 도출된 결과에 통계적인 차이가 있는지를 파악하고자 수행되었다. 자료원은 2009 국민건강영양조사의 이비인후과 검진 자료를 이용하였다. 분석 방법은 피어슨의 교차검정(Pearson chi-square test)과 라오-스콧교차검정(Rao-scott chi-square test)을 이용하였다. 분석 결과, 빈도 가중치만을 적용한 단일표본분석의 경우에는 모든 변수가 유의한 위험요인으로 과대 예측 되었고, 가중치를 적용하지 않은 단순임의추출 분석과 복합표본분석은 유의수준 및 결과에 차이가 있었다. 국가통계자료를 이용할 때, 연구의 결과가 전체 인구집단을 대표할 수 있도록 의미를 부여하기 위해서는 층화변수와 집락변수를 사용하여 가중치를 적용하는 복합표본분석이 필요하다. 나아가, 빈도 가중치만을 적용하는 경우에는 연구 결과에 대한 과잉해석의 가능성이 높기 때문에 각별한 주의가 요구된다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2014

Background: Health care professionals (HCPs) are at high risk of contracting blood-borne infections due to their occupational exposure to blood and body fluids (BBFs). The incidence of these infections among HCPs are higher in low income countries such as Ethiopia. The aim of the study was to investigate the extent of occupational exposure to BBFs and its associated factors among HCPs in Bahir Dar town, Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was used from October 1, 2012 to October 30, 2012. Three hundred and seventeen HCPs were included in the study using a simple random sampling technique. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 16. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to identify the factors related to exposure to BBFs. Results: Two hundred and nine (65.9%) HCPs were exposed to BBFs in the past year, of which 29.0% were needlestick injuries. Work experience [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 4.13, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.56-10.91], inconsistent use of gloves (AOR 1.98, 95% CI 1.04-3.43), and not complying with standard precautions (AOR 1.80, 95% CI 1.00-3.22) were the factors associated with occupational exposure to BBFs. Conclusion: A high proportion of HCPs was exposed to BBFs in this study. Occupational exposure to BBFs was determined by the use of gloves and not complying with standard precautions. Ensuring the availability of gloves, training about standard precautions, and motivation of HCPs to implement standard precautions should be emphasized to avoid such exposures.