• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.101-107
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• 2003

Objectives : Dementia has emerged as a leading public health problem in elderly persons, and its early detection is important for the treatment of curable cases, and in the educational support for other family members. Although dementia screening tests are available, they have not gained widespread use in community or primary care settings. Our goal was to validate the Tine and Change (T&C) Test, -including its validity and reliability in patients, and to assess it as a simple, standardized method for the screening of dementia in the rural elderly. Methods : The participants in this study comprised of 59 patients from an urban hospital and 405 persons from a rural community aged 65 years or older. The time test evaluated the understanding of clock hands indicating 11:10, and the change test the ability to make 1,000 Won from a group of coins, consisting of one 500, seven 100, and seven 50 Won coins. The T&C ratings were validated against a reference standard based on the physician's diagnosis of the patients. The convergent validity in relation to other cognitive measure, test-retest agreement, and inter-observer reliability were assessed. To assess the relationship between the Korean Mini-Mental State Exam (K-MMSE) and the T&C Test, the mean K-MMSE scores were compared with the results of the T&C Test in the elderly from a rural community. Results The T&C Test had a sensitivity and specificity of 73.0, and 90.9%, and positive and negative predictive values of 93.1, and 66.7%, respectively. The test-retest and inter-observer agreement rates were both 95%. The K-MMSE scores and T&C Test were significantly related in the elderly from a rural community (p<0.01), The T&C Test was not influenced by the educational status. The Time and Change Tests took a mean of 6.3 and 12.7 seconds, respectively, to complete Conclusion : The T&C Test is a simple, accurate and reliable, performance-based tool in the screening for dementia. Because it is quick, and easy-to-use, it is hoped the T&C Test will be used for the widespread cognitive screening of aging populations.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.173-188
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• 2024

Objectives: The study aim was to analyze the regional differences in dietary protein intake and protein sources of Korean older adults and their association with metabolic syndrome. Methods: Study participants were 1,721 older adults aged 65 and over who participated in 2016-2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Using 24-hour recall dietary intake data, protein intake and their food sources were examined. The association between protein intake and metabolic syndrome, obesity, and abdominal obesity were analyzed by multiple logistic regression. Results: Total protein and animal protein intakes were higher in urban area (60.0 g, 24.4 g, respectively) than in rural area (54.6 g, 19.6 g, respectively). With increase of protein intake level, animal to total protein proportion was increased in both areas. Total protein and plant protein intake was negatively associated with the risk of obesity, abdominal obesity in both areas. Animal protein intake was negatively associated with the risk of obesity in both areas, and with abdominal obesity only in urban area. In urban area, plant protein intake was also negatively associated with the risks of metabolic syndrome, elevated triglyceride, and reduced high density lipoprotein-cholesterol. In urban area, the risk of metabolic syndrome was decreased when their protein intake was more than 0.91 g/kg and was lowest when their protein intake was more than 1.5 g/kg (P for trend < 0.001). Conclusions: Korean older adults showed inadequate protein intake and those in rural area showed lower animal protein intake than in urban area. The risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome was decreased with the increase of protein intake level. These findings may help develop effective nutrition support strategy for older adults to reduce regional health disparity.

• 스마트미디어저널
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• 제12권11호
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• pp.175-184
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• 2023

농촌 지역 노인들은 거주 환경이 열악하고 사회성이 떨어지며 노후지식이 부족한 곤경에 직면하고 있다. 이와 더불어 부족한 사회보장시설 및 의료시설의 문제로 인해 농촌에 거주하는 노인들의 자살률은 도시보다 훨씬 높다. 편안한 지역사회 환경을 통해 농촌 지역 노인들이 긍정적인 마음을 가지고 이를 통해 날로 심각해지는 고령화 문제를 해결하기 위해서 연구자는 간쑤성 톄러우향(甘肅省鐵樓鄕) 바이마장족(白馬藏族) 노인들의 지역사회 환경을 연구대상으로 하여 지역사회 환경의 개선 방안을 연구했다. 선행연구로써 농촌 지역사회 환경의 고령친화적 개선에 대한 연구를 살펴보고 이를 통해 이론적 배경으로써 ERG 이론을 본 연구의 이론적 근거로 삼았다. 연구방법으로써 현지 조사 및 인터뷰를 통해 바이마장족 거주 지역의 독거노인 수를 조사하고 국가 표준을 근거로 분류했다. 그리고 노인들의 현재사회 환경 현황이 드러난 사진을 수집하고 이를 통해 파악된 문제를 종합했다. 마지막으로 ERG 이론의 세가지 욕구인 생존 욕구, 관계 욕구, 성장 욕구의 세 가지 측면에서 노인들의 지역사회 환경을 분석하고 이에 대한 고령친화적 개선 방안을 마련했다. 본 연구의 목적은 지역사회 환경의 고령친화적 개선을 통해 노인의 생활환경, 사회성 및 생존력을 향상 시키며 이를 통해 노인들의 노후 생활에 즐거움을 더하는 데에 있다.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.303-315
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• 2008

- Abstract - Objectives: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of depression and identify its related factors among an urban elderly. Methods: The data for this study were obtained from 333 men and 514 women, aged 65-79 years who participated in '2007 community health survey' in Donggu, Gwangju metropolitan city. Their depressive symptoms were measured by Korean version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D). Results: The mean CES-D score (mean±S.D) for all subjects was 7.68±0.31. The mean CES-D score was significantly greater in the women (9.09±0.43) than in the men (5.51±0.39) (p<0.001). The prevalence rates of possible depression (CES-D score ≥16), probable depression (CES-D score≥21), and definite depression (CES-D score≥25) were 8.1%, 5.4%, and 3.9% in men, respectively. The prevalence rates of possible depression, probable depression, and definite depression were 19.5%, 11.1%, and 7.2% in women, respectively. Existence of spouse (no/yes), education level (no/high school or higher), health security system (medical aid/national health insurance), self-reported health status (poor/good), vascular risk factors (present/absent) proved to be statistically significant related factors of depression. Conclusions: This study suggests that a systematic effort and attention to support for elderly people living alone, low educational level, medical aid, poor self-reported health status and vascular risk factors should be promoted to reduce the incidence of depression.

• 한국노년학
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.711-732
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• 2011

본 연구는 우리나라 노인들이 삶 속에서 실제적으로 경험하는 노후생활의 의미와 본질을 이해하고 시대적·문화적 배경 속에서 이를 재구성하는 데 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 다양한 유형의 노인들을 접할 수 있는 도농복합지역인 경기도 화성시를 선정하여 만 60세 이상 노인 15명을 대상으로 심층면담(interview)을 실시하였다. 연구결과 첫째, 한국 노인이 인식하는 노후생활은 신체적, 가족적, 경제적, 여가적, 사회환원적 측면으로 나타났다. 둘째, 노후준비에 대한 인식과 준비도는 상당히 낮은 것으로 조사되었다. 셋째, 꿈꿔왔던 노후생활과 실제 노후준비에 대한 격차가 커짐으로써 '자녀들에 대한 원망', '현실부정', '신체적·경제적 변화', '생애주기의 연장선에서 오는 경험'으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과에 근거하여 다음과 같이 제언해 보면, 첫째, 노후생활과 노후 준비에 대한 의식을 강화하고, 성공적인 노후생활을 목표로 한 교육을 다양화할 필요가 있다. 둘째, 생애주기별 영역에 따른 통합적 관점에 입각한 노인복지정책, 실천적 개입이 요구된다. 셋째, 현 노인세대를 대상으로 한 소득보장제도를 강화할 필요가 있다. 넷째, 생애사건에 대한 적응과 대처방식에 대한 개입이 필요하다. 다섯째, 예비 노인세대를 위한 노후생활설계 프로그램을 확대 시행할 필요가 있다.

• 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.120-128
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• 2004

The worthness of life of an elderly person is a subjective thing that is based on the individual's sense of values, and it depends on what he or she pursues in life. Therefore, the quality of life is a relative concept and it varies according to individual tastes and changes of values resulted from changes of social framework. The purpose of this study is to furnish information about the basic plan for the increase of Q.O.L. There are three methods used in this study. First is to understand the structure and the factors related to Q.O.L by research and documents. Second, site survey and analysis of urban and rural areas, for example Seoul and Jochiwon, and third, study the condition of the old using SPSS. The result of study to enrich the Q.O.L of the old can be categorized into two ways. First, the old themselves has to satisfy the image of the old who has a high Q.O.L. Second, the community has to support the proper environment for the old to get worth of life.

• 한국노년학
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.351-364
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• 2018

본 연구는 김포시 거주 노인들을 대상으로 노인복지관 이용 결정요인을 파악하는데 목적을 두고 있다. 그 이유는 노인복지관이 종합서비스 제공기관으로 국가정책 차원에 명시되어 있음에도 불구하고 실천 현장에서 과연 노인들에게 고유의 역할과 기능을 하고 있느냐 하는 관점에서 출발하고 있다. 특히 농어촌 거주 노인들의 경우 평소 여가활용 기회가 부족한 상황에서 지난 10년간 전국의 노인복지관 관련 수가 획기적으로 증가하였음에도 노인복지관 역할과 위상이 동일하게 여겨지고 있는가하는 점은 의구심을 불러일으키고 있다. 이에 도농형 도시 김포시에 거주하는 만 65세 이상 노인 360명을 대상으로 실태조사를 하였다. 연구방법으로 앤더슨 모형의 선행요인과 가능요인, 욕구요인간의 영향과 관계를 검증하고자 로짓분석 및 의사결정나무분석을 시행하였다. 연구결과 로짓분석에서는 앤더슨 모형에서 제시한 대부분의 요인들이 통계적으로 유의미하였다. 선행요인에서는 성별, 연령, 교육수준이, 가능요인에서는 월평균소득이, 욕구요인에서는 노후를 위한 경제자금준비와 경제활동준비가 유의미하였다. 다음으로 요인간 상호작용을 감안한 의사결정나무분석 시행 결과, 선행요인 중 교육수준이 높은 경우 노인복지관을 이용할 가능성이 가장 높았으며, 다음으로 욕구요인 중 건강증진 준비수준이 낮은 경우 노인복지관을 이용할 가능성이 높게 예측되었다. 이상과 같은 연구결과에 근거하여 노인복지관의 종합적 서비스 제공의 필요성을 제안하였다.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제55권
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• pp.283-307
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• 2003

우리나라 노인들의 사회복지서비스 이용은 매우 저조하고 서비스가 각기 독립적으로 제공되고 있기 때문에 중복과 누락현상이 나타나고 있음이 지적되어 왔다. 본 연구는 경기도 국민기초생활보장대상 노인들 전수를 대상으로 노인들이 어떠한 서비스기관으로부터 어떠한 사회복지서비스를 받고 있는지에 대해 살펴보고, 노인들의 사회복지서비스 이용기관수에 영향을 미치는 요인이 무엇인지 알아보고자 하였다. 연구결과 서비스중복 문제보다는 낮은 서비스이용률이 더 문제인 것으로 드러났다. 노인의 사회복지서비스 이용에 영향을 미치는 요인을 알아본 결과 비교적 욕구요인이 큰 비중을 차지하였고 그 외 귀속요인과 자원요인도 중에는 큰 영향을 미치는 변수들이 나타나, 사회복지서비스확충과 지역별 균형의 달성, 서비스 연계 활성화가 필요한 것으로 밝혀졌다.

• 농촌계획
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.69-80
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• 2009

The purpose of this paper is to estimate the regional economic impact of reverse mortgage system based on farmer's net asset of house and farmland together. The regional economic impact was estimated by using inter-regional input-output model. Major findings are as follows: 1) The result of input-output analysis shows that 49,130 million won of production effect, 20,040 million won of value added effect, and 24,759 number of employment effect, 2) Since the result shows that the elderly spend most of the reverse mortgage money for their living expenses, it seems necessary to adopt net asset based reverse mortgage system to improve and stabilize farmers' living conditions and regional economy.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.204-220
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• 2008

Objectives: This study was performed to determine the levels of depression symptoms among the community elderlies and to reveal its related factors, specifically aimed at revealing psycho-social factors such as social support net-work, sense of self-esteem, state anxiety, interpersonal behavior trait and locus of control. Methods: The interviews were performed during the period from April 1st to June 30th, 2007 to the 790 elderlies in urban and rural areas. Results: The mean scores of depression (CES-D) among all subjects were 16.65±10.97(urban: 18.81±10.31, rural: 14.49±11.20) and they were higher in urban than rural. The level of depression symptoms was influenced by the variables of educational level, with or without spouse, bear for living expenses, sense of satisfaction in daily life. As for health related behaviors, they were influenced by the variables of with or without regular exercise. As for health status, they were influenced by the subjective health status, with or without disability of body, visual acuity, hearing ability, ability of food mastication, urinary incontinence, with or without help in activity of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activity of daily living (IADL). As for social support net-work and social activities, they were influenced by number of offspring, frequency of offspring contents, frequency of going out and activity of hobbies. As for psycho-social factors, they were influenced by sense of self-esteem, state anxiety and social support, especially, the level of depression symptoms was higher influenced by the variables of psycho-social factors than other variables. Conclusions: Lower of the level of depression symptoms among the community elderlies would require development and application of programs to keep under management psycho-social factors as well as looking for ways to promoting the present health status.