• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.195-204
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• 2016

최근 문제가 되고 있는 독거노인들의 자살을 예방하기 위해서는 우울감을 줄이는 방안이 필요하며, 이를 위해서는 우울감에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하는 연구가 필요하다. 연구 대상자는 일개 보건소에서 지역사회에 거주하고 있는 독거노인의 우울감 실태조사를 위해 200명을 임의로 뽑은 뒤 조사원이 직접 일대일 면접 조사되었다. 우울감을 종속변수로 하여 독립변수로는 인구사회학적 특징 그리고 무망감, 사회적 지지, 마을의 통합감 등을 포함하였다. 대상자들의 우울점수는 15.8점이었으며, 정상인 14점미만은 38.0%로 적고 21점을 초과하는 군이 26.5%로 높았다. 인구사회학적 변수를 통제한 뒤 무망감과 마을의 통합감이 유의하게 우울감과 관련이 있었다. 결론적으로 독거노인들의 우울감은 희망이 없다고 느끼는 마음과 거주하고 있는 마을에서 통합감 을 느끼지 못할 때 우울감이 높았다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.333-343
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• 2019

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association between dental implants and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: Data were collected from the baseline survey (2016-2017) of the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study. The study sample comprised 1115 community-dwelling people aged 70 years to 84 years who had 0-19 natural teeth. Dental implants and natural teeth were identified by panoramic radiography, while the cognitive function was assessed by the Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE-KC). The association between dental implants and cognitive function was analyzed by multiple linear regression. Sensitivity analysis was performed to test for potential bias. Results: The mean number of natural teeth in the study population was 9.50 (standard deviation [SD], 6.42), and the mean MMSE-KC score was 24.93 (SD, 3.55). In the simple univariate analysis, tooth replacement, age, sex, smoking status, alcohol consumption, body mass index, osteoporosis, number of natural teeth, periodontitis, chewing discomfort, tooth-brushing frequency, education level, monthly household income, participation in economic activity, living alone, and marital status had a significant impact on the association. After adjusting for confounders, the association between dental implants and cognitive function remained significant (B, 0.85; standard error, 0.40; p<0.05). Age, body mass index, periodontitis, tooth-brushing frequency, and education level were also significantly associated with cognitive function. The results of the sensitivity analyses were consistent with those of the primary analysis. Conclusions: Dental implants were associated with cognitive function in older adults living in the community. Dental implants as tooth replacements may play a role in preserving cognitive function.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.211-224
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• 1997

The purpose of this study is to find a solution to effectively nurse elderly people in the aging society of next generation by analyzing relationship among the social problem of elderly people in the future society, their preferred life style, and their understanding level of an asylum for the aged. Data for this study were collected by questioning 316 persons(257 visitors at C University hospital and 59 residents in Chun - Ra Nam Do) from December 1996 to March 1997. The results were as follows: The assumption that an individual's preferred life style at old age depends on his /her understanding level of the social problem of elderly people was verified ($X^2=9.75$, p<0.00). The assumption that one's understanding of an asylum for the aged depends on his /her understanding level of the social problem of elderly people was verified ($X^2=4.40$, p<0.05). The assumption that one's understanding of an asylum for the aged depends on his/her pre-ferred life style at old age was verified($X^2=34.51$, p<0.01). Among those who want to live together with children when they get old, the following differences in their conception were noted: Elderly people who has lost his /her wife /husband should marry again(p<0.01). Children should take care of their parents(p<0.01). Children should live with their parents(p<0.01), A desirable living style for an elderly people. An undesirable living style for an elderly people. Among those who want to live alone when they get old, the following differences were observed: It is okay for children to live separately from their parents as long as they provide financial support(p<0.01). Any child, regardless of the distinction of sex or the order of birth among siblings, can take care of his/her parents(p<0.05), It is desirable for an elderly people to live alone (p<0.01). It is undesirable for an elderly people to live in an asylum for the aged(p<0.05). It was verified that those who view an asylum for the aged in a negative way believe that children should take care of their parents. Also, it was verified that those who view an asylum for the aged in a positive way believe that children should provide financial support to their parents even though they do not live together(p<0.01). Regardless of the subjects' opinions on seriousness of the social problem of elderly people, the assumption that any child, regardless of the distinction of sex or the order of birth among siblings, can take care of his/her parents was verified(p<0.01) (p<0.05). Regardless of the subjects' view on asylum for the aged, the assumption that it is undesirable place for an elderly people to live was verified (p<0.01). The assumption that one's understanding of an asylum for the aged depends on the distinction of sex among general characteristics such as sex, age, educational background, occupation, and religion was verified(t=-2.82, p<0.01). The assumption that an individual's preferred life style at old age depends on the distinction of sex among general characteristics such as sex, age, educational background, occupation, and religion was verified(t=l.68, p<0.l).

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.853-862
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• 2018

Objectives: This study involved a non-equivalent control group, pre-test/post-test measurement experiment to evaluate the efficacy of distributing plaque disclosing agents to healthy adults living in South Korea and promoting its self-application. Methods: O'Leary index, PHP index, oral health behavior intention, and oral care satisfaction were used as research tools. A notice was posted on the bulletin board from September 12 to October 15, 2016, to recruit adults aged 20-50 years. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 22.0, and frequency analysis, Pearson's chi-squared, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Kruskal-Wallis, and repeated measures ANOVA were performed. Results: The O'Leary index was significantly reduced in the group (p<0.01), and time (p<0.01) after education and width of the decrease had the highest score in the group that received education on plaque disclosing only. They were followed by the group that received education on plaque disclosing and the rolling method, the group that received education on the rolling method alone, and the control group. The PHP index significantly decreased in the group(p<0.01) and time (p<0.01), and the group time (p=0.039) after education, and width of the decrease had the highest score in the group that received education on plaque disclosing and rolling method. They were followed by the group that received education on plaque disclosing alone, the group that received education on the rolling method alone, and the control group. Conclusions: Based on the aforementioned findings, the direct use of plaque disclosing had a marked effect on self-oral care. These results suggest that the self-application of plaque disclosing could be an effective self-care method for improving the oral environment.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.63-84
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• 2017

본 연구는 75세 이상 노인의 노래부르기 실태 조사 및 지각하는 노래부르기 혜택과 삶의 질간의 관계를 알아보고자 실시되었다. 본 연구의 대상자는 총 231명의 후기 노인으로, 이 중 90명은 타인과 함께 거주하는 일반노인, 141명은 혼자 거주하고 있는 독거노인이었다. 각 대상자는 연구자가 제작한 설문지 조사와 삶의 질 척도 검사에 참여하였다. 연구자가 제작한 설문지는 대상자의 인구사회학적 특성과 여가 수준, 노래부르기 관련 경험, 노래부르기의 혜택에 대한 인식 등을 묻는 총 49개 문항으로 구성되었다. 회수된 설문지 중 응답이 불충분한 설문지를 제외하고 총 231부를 분석한 결과, 여가 활동에 참여하는 수준과 지각된 삶의 질에 있어 일반노인과 독거노인 간 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 노래부르기 관련 경험 유무에 있어서도 그룹 간 차이가 있었다. 또한 지각하는 노래부르기 혜택수준과 삶의 질 점수 간 정적 상관관계에 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 노래부르기 경험에 어떠한 혜택이 있는지 인식하는 수준이 삶의 질에 있어 중요한 요인이 될 수 있음을 시사한다. 또한 노래부르기가 적극적인 여가 활동으로 활용될 수 있는 가능성을 뒷받침하여, 기존의 감상 활동에 초점이 맞추어졌던 노인을 위한 활동 영역이 확대될 수 있는 기초를 마련했다고 할 수 있다. 본 연구 결과는 노인 대상군이 삶의 질 향상을 위한 대처 전략으로써 활용할 수 있는 노래부르기 활동을 제안하는 데 있어 참고할 만한 기초 자료를 제시했다는 데 그 의의가 있다고 할 수 있다.

• 가족자원경영과 정책
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.21-37
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• 2023

이 연구는 가족의 다양성 차원에서 1인가구의 보편화 현상에 주목하여, 김포시 1인가구 사례를 중심으로 1인가구의 생애주기별 생활실태 그리고 생활만족도를 살펴보았다. 조사는 김포시 거주 1인가구를 대상으로 2022년도 8-10월에 걸쳐 대면설문조사로 실시되었다. 생애주기별로 청년/중장년/노년기 1인가구로 집단을 구분하였고, 1인가구의 인구사회학적 배경, 개인생활 영역, 가족관계, 생활만족도 등의 문항을 통계분석에 활용하였다. 조사대상자 특성을 파악하기 위한 기술통계, 생애주기별 생활실태의 차이를 검증하기 위한 교차분석과 일원분산분석, 그리고 생활만족도에 영향 미치는 변수를 파악하기 위한 중다회귀분석을 적용하였다. 주요 연구결과로, 먼저 1인가구의 식생활관리, 의류관리, 주거관리, 가정관리, 자기돌봄, 경제생활, 여가생활 등에서 생애주기별로 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 1인가구의 생활만족도에 영향 미치는 변수로는 생애주기 즉 중노년기 보다 청년기일 경우 높은 수준으로 나타났고, 또 돌보아야 하는 가족원의 존재, 1인가구 형성의 자발성, 차별경험, 지역사회 인지수준, 유대 등이 유의한 영향을 미쳤다. 이러한 결과를 볼 때, 1인가구가 생애주기별로 다른 욕구 그리고 문제를 가질 수 있음을 확인할 수 있다. 이는 의식주생활, 가정관리, 자기돌봄, 경제생활, 여가 등 생활의 여러 영역에서 생애주기별 1인가구의 경험과 어려움의 차이를 반영하여 맞춤형의 정책과 프로그램을 제공할 필요가 있음을 시사한다.

• Journal of Community Nutrition
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2002

This study was designed to assess diet and health-related factors of older adults in Korea. Subjects females were 2,660 adults aged 50 and over living in Korea. Males were 847 persons and were 1813 persons. The mean weight and height for males and females were 63.8 $\pm$ 0.3kg / 164.0 $\pm$ 0.2cm and 57.0 $\pm$ 0.2kg /150.6 $\pm$ 0.1cm respectively. BMI (body mass index), body fat, and percent fat were significantly greater in females than in males. The muscle mass and body water were significantly greater in males than in females. Twenty-one percent of total subjects lived alone and 26% with spouse only. Most of the subject's self-reported income was in middle level (65%) or low level (24%). Proportion of subjects who answered 'very poor' or 'poor' on perceived health status was higher in older group. The 50-64 years old group was facing more stress than 65yr and over group. Among male subjects,38.4% were current-smokers and 22.0% were ex-smokers. But only 6.5% of female subjects were current-smokers. Males turned out to have better dietary habits-meal frequency per day, mealtime regularity, regular meal size and balanced eating-than females (p < 0.001). This study revealed that the diet and health-related factors affect nutritional status and chronic diseases of the elderly. For better management and evaluation of health status of the elderly, more effective nutritional assessment tools should be developed.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.424-435
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• 2016

Purpose: This study examined knowledge about cardio-cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and its relationship to health behaviors among middle-aged postmenopausal women with CVD risk factors. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive study. One hundred and thirty-six postmenopausal women were recruited from outpatient departments of four hospitals. The women were $60.69{\pm}6.5$ years old. Self-reported questionnaires were administered, and waist-hip ratios (WHR) were measured. Results: Among the women, 72.8% reported hypertension, 19.1% reported diabetes, 33.8% reported hypercholesterolemia, and 24.2% reported angina pectoris. Moreover, 73.9% of the women reported not knowing of CVD prevention, and only 26.1% reported exercising regularly. A majority of the women (80.9%) had a WHR > 0.85. Multiple linear regression analysis after adjusting for age and marital status indicated that the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke increased (p<.001). Waist-hip ratio${\leq}0.85$ (p=.022) and living with family members (p=.006) were significant predictors of healthier behaviors ($R^2$=0.21, p<.001). Knowledge of CVD and health behaviors were not correlated. Conclusion: Obese women and women who live alone are no more likely to practice health behaviors aimed at CVD prevention than their counterparts in the sample. Education and exercise interventions are needed, especially for obese women, to promote healthy behaviors among middle-aged postmenopausal women with CVD risk factors.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.291-298
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• 2023

Purpose : Although Korea's health insurance system and access to medical care are well established compared to other countries, the rate of non-fulfillment of dental treatment is high. Medical use rates can be affected by economic characteristics, individual heatlh condtions, health concerns, and health behaviors. This study was implemented to investigate the effect of the middle-aged elderly people's family living together on the dental examination rate and to use it as basic data for program development, research, and poicies to promote oral health. Methods : Raw data from the 7th national health and nutrition survey conducted by the Korea centers for disease control and prevention (2016~2018) were used and analyzed using SPSS 21.0 Version (IBM, United States). Results : As a result of the study family types accroding to general characteristics, the more women are (p<.001), the higther the age (p<.001), the lower the hosehold income level (p<.001), the lower the educational background (p<.001), the more people who live in Eup-Myeon (p<.001) It was fouend that the rate of living alone was high. The dental examination rate according to general characteristics was related to age (p<.001), income (p<.001), and educational background (p<.001), and the higher the examination rate was in the same (p<.001), and the higher the family living together (p<.001). Factors influencing whether or not dental treatment was not performed were in the following order: household income (p<.001), age (p=.001), and family type (p=.017). Conclusion : The above results confirmed the relationship between family membership and dental examination rates, and measures such as the development and operation of participatory programs to improve public oral health by resolving medical inequality and enhancing health equity, and it is believed that the development of professional manpower and the operation of education and programs for professionals are necessary.

• 간호행정학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.195-209
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• 2000

The purpose of this study is to estimate the population requiring nursing home services among elderly people in Korea. This study identifies the need of nursing home services determined by health care professionals and estimates the proportion of elderly people requiring nursing home service according to the admission criteria. Surveys were conducted on health care professionals including medical doctors, home care nurses, and nurse practitioners. They were asked to assess nursing home need based on four content areas: Physical function (Activities of Daily Living), chronic disease, Physical symptoms (incontinence), mobility, eating, and sensory function. Based on the professionally determined need criteria the proportion of elderly people requiring nursing home services was estimated using secondary data from the 1994 Survey on the Living Status of the Korean Elderly. The number of study subjects to estimate nursing home need who were 60 and older totaled 2,058. The most important factor contributing to the admission eligibility criteria was the elderly living alone. Other factors related were the elderly being unable or having difficulty carrying out activities, and having insufficient help from other our activities, and having insufficient help from other members of the household. Using only physical function, the proportion of elderly people requiring nursing home was $8{\sim}9%$. When only chronic disease was used, proportions varied widely; for the doctor's group, the proportion was over 30%. Using all areas, the proportions of elderly people requiring nursing home were between 13% and 38%. The estimate using chronic disease and physical function was similar to the on using all areas.