• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.72-83
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of uncertainty and spousal support on infertility-related quality of life (QoL) in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies. Methods: In this correlational survey study, 172 infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies for infertility treatment at M hospital in Seoul participated. Data collection took place at the outpatient department of M hospital using a self-report questionnaire from July to August 2019. Data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows version 28.0. Results: The mean scores for uncertainty, spousal support, and infertility-related QoL were 28.35 (out of 50), 86.67 (out of 115), and 57.98 (out of 100), respectively. Infertility-related QoL was positively correlated with spousal support and negatively correlated with uncertainty. According to the regression analysis, infertility-related QoL was significantly affected by uncertainty, total number of assisted reproductive technology treatments, marriage duration, subjective health status, the financial burden of infertility testing, and the presence of a burdensome person. These variables had an explanatory power of 35.0% for infertility-related QoL. Conclusion: Uncertainty was an important factor influencing infertility-related QoL among women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies. It is necessary to develop and implement a nursing intervention program focused on reducing various forms of uncertainty during assisted reproductive procedures and to consider other factors affecting infertility-related QoL in the clinical setting.

• 셀메드
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• 제13권14호
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• pp.18.1-18.13
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• 2023

Background and objectives: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is recognized as the most prevalent type of vaginal infection, impacting approximately 19-24% of women in their reproductive years. The recurrence rate of BV is significant, negatively impacting the well-being of affected women. This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of a polyherbal Unani formulation and metronidazole in treating bacterial vaginosis. Methodology: In this prospective patient blinded standard controlled trial, a total of 40 individuals with a clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis were randomly assigned to receive either an active control treatment (n = 20) or a test drug (n = 20). In the test drug combination of Acacia catechu, Azadirachta indica and Quercus infectoria in tablet (1g) form in the dose of 2 tablets orally twice daily with water was administered for 3 weeks. In the active control standard drug, metronidazole 400 mg tablet, orally twice daily was given for one week. The primary outcome measure was clinical cure; H. negative Amsel's criteria and a reduction in subjective symptoms, while the secondary outcome measure was an improvement in SF-36 quality of life (QOL). Results and conclusion: Both the experimental treatment and the metronidazole demonstrated a significant clinical cure for bacterial vaginosis as well as an increase in health-related quality of life. Based on these findings, it appears that the test medication is a potent Unani formulation for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. A well conducted trial with a bigger sample size is required to corroborate these findings.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.51-66
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• 2009

Objective : Functional dyspepsia is a prevalent disease. It impedes subjective quality of life. The purpose of this research is to examine the equivalent effect of herb drug medicine treatment(H-D)and Over the Counter(OTC) for functional dyspepsia. Method : In this controlled study, we compared herb drug medicine(H-D) with Over the Counter(OTC) of functional dyspepsia. 30 volunteers who satisfied the requirements were enrolled in study. Severity of dyspepsia was measured by Nepean Dyspepsia Index(NDI-K) before and after treatments. Result : The results are summarized as follows. 1. In Herb drug medicine and Over the Counter groups, total key symptoms score of after treatment were significantly decreased and improve rate of key symptoms was higher than before treatment, but there were no statistical significance between two groups. 2. In Herb drug medicine and Over the Counter groups, each symptoms score of after treatment were significantly decreased and improve rate of key symptoms was higher than before treatment, but there were no statistical significance between two groups. 3. In Herb drug medicine and Over the Counter groups, quality of life score of after treatment were significantly decreased and improve rate of key symptoms was higher than before treatment, but there were no statistical significance between two groups. Conclusion : Herb drug medicine treatment(H-D) is effective to improve the symptoms and quality of life in patients with functional dyspepsia.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.51-61
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• 2023

Background: Mobile applications (apps) on dietary supplements can increase consumers' access to information. However, it can lead to indiscriminate use of dietary supplements. This study aims to systematically review dietary supplement apps released in English and Korean and evaluate the quality of those apps. Methods: Through the app stores, apps on dietary supplements were systemically searched and examined. Two independent evaluators evaluated the apps and presented a mean score using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). The correlation between MARS scores, user and evaluator ratings, and the number of secondary features of the apps were analyzed. Results: Of the 2,772 dietary supplement apps identified, 17 apps were included according to the selection criteria. The mean MARS score was 3.28 (standard deviation: 0.29) out of 5. Apps had higher scores in aesthetics and functionality dimensions, while engagement and information dimensions had lower scores. There was a positive correlation between the number of app downloads and information among MARS dimensions. The subjective evaluation also correlated with the information dimension. There was a positive correlation between the secondary features of the apps and MARS total score as well as the engagement dimension. Conclusion: The dietary supplement apps need to be managed at a higher level of quality to provide safe and reliable information to consumers. Especially, quality on information and engagement dimensions can be improved. Involvement of healthcare professionals in the app development, management with adequate referencing of information, and use of secondary features for enhanced user engagement can be helpful.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.62-70
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• 2013

Objectives This study reports a case of rectal cancer patient treated with Dokhwaljihwang-tang. Methods The patient's subjective symptoms such as pain, sleeping difficulty, frequent defecation and dysuria were observed and the change of the quality of life(QOL) was evaluated using Functional Assessment of Cancer-Colon (FACT-C). Results After the treatment, symptoms such as pain, sleep disorder, defecation, and urination difficulty ameliorated and the score of the FACT-C improved. Conclusions A rectal cancer patient suffering from adverse consequences from the low anterior resection and the pain induced by the metastases showed the improvement of general condition and the quality of life after treated with Dokhwaljihwang-tang.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.864-873
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• 2022

청소년기의 주관적 건강상태는 개인의 전반적인 사회·정서적 기능을 반영하는 것으로 이 시기 건강관련 삶의 질을 결정하는 중요한 요인이다. 본 연구는 청소년의 주관적 건강상태와 건강형평성의 관계를 파악하고자 하였다. 제16차 청소년건강행태온라인조사(2020) 자료를 이용하여 39,987명의 청소년을 분석하였다. 건강형평성은 거주 지역, 학생들이 인식하는 경제적 여건, 가구의 풍요도, 가족형태, 부모 교육수준 등을 지표로 사용하였다. 주관적 건강상태는 "평소 자신의 건강이 어떠하다고 생각하는가?" 라는 질문에 건강군("매우 건강하다", "건강하다")과 불 건강군("보통이다", "건강하지 않다", "매우 건강하지 않다")으로 분류하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS/Win 22.0을 이용하여 복합표본분석을 실시하였다. 대상자의 주관적 건강상태와 관련된 유의한 요인은 거주 지역(OR=0.865, p=.031), 경제 수준(OR=1.338-2.095, p<.001), 가족 형태(OR=1.245, p=.033)로 나타났다. 청소년이 지각한 경제수준은 청소년의 주관적 건강상태와 관련된 가장 중요한 요인이었으며, 다문화가정 청소년은 일반가정 청소년에 비해 자신의 건강상태를 건강하지 못하다고 인식하는 경우가 많았다. 따라서 경제수준이 낮은 청소년과 다문화가정 청소년에 대한 지속적인 관심과 건강상태를 향상시킬 수 있는 구체적인 전략이 요구된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.795-804
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• 2011

본 연구는 장기요양보험급여를 받고 있는 노인들의 인구사회학적 특성, 건강상태 및 건강관련행위 특성에 따른 삶의 질 수준을 파악해 보고, 이들의 삶의 질에 영향을 미치는 관련요인을 규명해 보고자 시도하였다. 조사대상은 장기요양보험급여를 받고 있는 충청남도 9개 군(郡)의 농촌지역 노인 410명으로 하였으며, 조사는 2009년 3월 1일부터 5월 31일까지의 기간 동안에 표준화된 무기명식 면접조사용 설문지를 사용하여 면접조사를 실시하였다. 연구결과 조상대상자의 삶의 질은 장기요양등급이 높을수록 유의하게 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 위계적 다중회귀분석을 실시한 결과, 연령, 거주상태, 주관적인 건강상태, 와병유무, 신체의 부자유 유무, 요실금유무, 건망증유무, 외출 빈도가 삶의 질에 유의하게 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 건강상태를 나타내는 변수들이 삶의 질과 높은 관련성이 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.279-291
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• 2008

This survey is to increase the quality of life by improved oral health. Total 572 Youngnam area residence joined the survey and answered for the subjects of general aspect & health activity, self-determined oral health status, oral health knowledge, oral health activity, food behavior, OHIP-14,THI, QOL. Survey was analyzed by SPSS (Ver. 12.0). Result of the study is summarized as follows; 1. Among total 572 residents, women were 58% and 20~29 aged were 35.5%, highest. In academic background, High school graduated were 59.6%. In average monthly income view, Lower than 1.5 million KRW was 43.5%, 49.3% replied drinks 1~3 times a month. No smoking group was 73.1%. No exercise group was 35.5% and every day exercise group was 11.4%. In self evaluating about oral health status question 40.4%(231) replied as bad, which was highest. 2. Women have higher score about oral health knowledge. Woman and Every day exercise group have better score about oral health practice. Man, 40~49 aged, more than 2.51 million KRW avg' income, every day exercise groups has good score about diet related question. 3. OHIP-14 has lower score as age is older, as more income. THI shows higher score from woman, 20~29, more income group and QOL has higher score from more than college educated, every day exercise groups. 4. Similar correlation indexes on QOL are OHIP-14, diet, oral health knowledge, oral health practice listed in order of effect size. Self-determined oral health index is important to improve quality of life along with health activity, especially oral health recognition index is different depends on age and monthly income that addresses it is necessary to deliver training with carefully designed oral health training program development.

• 아동학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.1-21
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was (1) to examine the impact of chronic diseases and emotional-behavioral problems on school-age children's self-perceived QOL, and (2) to investigate what factors were related to the QOL of children. Participants were 972 Korean 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students and 47 teachers. Children completed a questionnaire to evaluate their self-perceived well-being and subjective health. Also they reported their height/weight and physical health state indicating whether they have chronic diseases or not. Teachers reported each child's psychosocial health problems and also reported whether the child has chronic diseases or not. Major findings were as follows : 1. Physical and psychosocial health status had significant impact on school-age children's QOL. Moreover, physical and psychosocial health status were interrelated. 2. Presence of physical and psychosocial problems contributed to substantial declines in self-perceived QOL of school-age children. Children who have chronic diseases and emotional-behavioral problems reported significantly lower QOL compared with children in a normal state. 3. Peer relationship was found to be the significant factor that contribute to the QOL of all children.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제11권12호
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• pp.523-535
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• 2013

본 연구의 목적은 노인의 건강관련 삶의 질에 대한 인구사회학적 및 건강관련 요인의 영향력을 성별에 따라 확인하기 위한 것이다. 이를 위해 제5기 2차년도 국민건강영양조사 자료를 이용하여 65세 이상 노인 1,598명의 자료를 SPSS 통계 프로그램을 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과 남자노인의 경우 교육수준과 월 소득, 활동제한, 주관적 건강상태, 만성질환 수가 영향요인이었고, 여자노인의 경우에는 연령, 활동제한, 주관적 건강상태, 우울, 스트레스가 영향요인이었다. 남녀노인 모두에서 활동제한과 주관적 건강상태가 건강관련 삶의 질의 강력한 영향요인이었고, 특히 남자노인과 달리 여자노인에서는 우울, 스트레스와 같은 정신 건강특성이 건강관련 삶의 질에 유의한 영향을 미쳤다. 따라서 향후 노인을 대상으로 건강관련 삶의 질 향상을 위한 프로그램을 기획할 때 이러한 노인의 성별 특성을 고려하여야 할 것이다.