A5075004397- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Korean Peninsula Historical and Political Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Global Health Care Issues
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Marine and Coastal Research
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- School Health and Nursing Education
Hanyang University
2012-2023
Anyang University
2016
Seoul National University
2009-2010
Eulji University
2003-2009
Hôpital Rangueil
1998
This study aimed to estimate nationwide prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and identify its association with cardiovascular diseases. The data on a national representative sample 6,147 adults from 1998 Korea National Health Nutrition Survey were analyzed. was determined according two kinds modified definition ATP III, in which abdominal obesity by waist circumference (WC) standard for Asians waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). Based former, 22.1% men 27.8% women. However, based latter, 28.6% 27.8%,...
Background Most of the evidence about socioeconomic inequalities in metabolic syndrome comes from Western industrialized societies. The aim this study is to examine how appear and what could explain them Korea, a rapidly changing society.
This study aimed to determine the factors associated with successful endotracheal intubation (ETI) on first-attempt in an emergency department.We studied all of ETI data at two urban departments over a 5-year period. We assessed intubator's specialty and training level, method, device used, predicted airway difficulty cause ETIs. Univariate multivariate logistic regression models were used identify affecting success (FAS) departments.A total 1478 adult ETIs analysed. A analysis revealed that...
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to explore psychological distress and examine the relationship between individual, family, school factors among adolescents in four low- middle-income countries (LAMICs) Asia (i.e., Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka).MethodsA total 4,098 attending public schools LAMICs were surveyed as part Healthy School Development Project, which aimed develop capacity for improving (1) health all members (2) environment through tailored programs. Psychological distress,...
To examine the prevalence of food insecurity and to identify factors that contribute it in Republic Korea.A cross-sectional study.Data were selected from a secondary data set, third Korean Welfare Panel Study. Household was measured with six-item version US Food Security Survey Module. The differences proportions or means household characteristics, householder's economic status social benefits by tested χ2 t test. independent associations each characteristic assessed multivariate logistic...
This study aimed to examine whether a dose-response relationship exists between psychological distress and types of physical activity (total, occupational, leisure-time). The subjects (233 men 313 women) were recruited for on cardiovascular disease in the Yangpyeong community located South Korea. type characteristics measured with modified version Stanford 5 city project's questionnaire by well-trained interviewers using standard protocol. Psychological Well-being Index-Short Form was used...
서 론 1. 연구 배경 및 목적 건강보장의 일차적인 기능은 건강상의 위험과 이로 인한 경제적 위험에서 국민을 보호하는 것이나 [1], 한국의 건강 보장 제도는 낮은 보장성으로 인해 그 기능을 충분히 하지 못하고 있다는 지적이 지속적으로 제기되고 있다.한국의 건강보장 제도 혹은 의료안전망의 기능이 충분하지 못한 문제에 대해 보장성과 그로인한 높은 본인부담률이 주요 원인으로 지적되고 있다 [2-6].아시아 국가의 본인부 담금 비율을 조사한 연구에서 한국은 홍콩과 대만이 30%대 인 것에 비해 49.9%로 매우 나타내고 있으며, 이는 소득수준이 한국 보다 필리핀이나 스리랑카와 비슷한 수준이다 [7].이에 따라 한국에서 총지출 중 담 의료비가 차지하는 비율은 4.6%로 OECD 평균인 3.0% 에 높으며, 국가 스위스와 그리스 다음으로 수치이다 [8].특히 건강보험이 정률제를 기 반으로 한 본인부담금 제도를 운영하여 소득이 낮아질수록 의료비에 대한 부담이 더 커지도록 되어 있는...
Objectives : This study aimed to examine the association between public social expenditure (PSE) and suicides in 27 countries of Organization for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) from 1980 2003.Methods The age-standardized suicide rates their annual change (%) were obtained OECD Health Data 2007.As a measure protection, PSE (% GDP) was used.The covariates included divorce rate (/100,000 population), fertility (number children/woman aged 15 49 years), GDP per capita (US$ PPP), male...
An economic evaluation of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) immunization was conducted to examine whether Hib should be included in Korea's national program. The costs and benefits direct indirect values an estimation the efficiency. We determined that a universal program Korea would prevent 17 deaths 280 invasive cases. When we assumed one cost as 26,000 won, 34.6 billion won. Costs for various diseases were estimated at 26.8 won (11.8 from 14.9 costs). A benefit-cost ratio 0.77 showed...
This study divided the factors that affect participation in health screenings into individual, household, and regional levels conducted a multi-level analysis to identify related screenings.Participants from 2017 Community Health Survey were classified 2 groups (under 40 or older). A logistic regression was affected screenings.The screening rate of participants 69.7%, it higher among aged older (80.3%) than younger (49.8%). At individual level, influenced included age, economic activity,...
The seroepidemiologic studies on anti-Toxoplasma antibody titers were carried out using ELISA and indirect latex agglutination test. Among 899 sera prepared from pregnant women, 39 cases (4.3%) revealed positive reaction 218 middle school students showed 4 (1.8%) by ELISA. By LAT (newly established National Veterinary Research Institute. Korea), the of 7 women (0.8%) reaction. When 80 showing > or = 1:8 used for comparing results obtained Toxotest-MT (Eiken Chemical Co., Japan), 8 positive,...
Background: The low benefit coverage rate of South Korea's health security system causes catastrophic expenditure. And expenditure can be the cause transition to and persistence poverty. This study was conducted ascertain effect on poverty, using 6 years Korea Welfare Panel Study Data. Methods: among 22,528 households that participated in Study, 2007-2012. Catastrophic defined as equal or exceeds thresholds (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%) household's capacity pay. poverty ascertained via multivariate...
Background: With the increasing use of narcotic analgesics, Ministry Food and Drug Safety has been operating National Narcotics Information Management System (NIMS) since 2018 in Korea.Some studies are related to analgesics use, but evaluation system, including NIMS users insufficient.Objective: This study evaluated enforcement process through in-depth interviews on experience using doctors pharmacists who prescribe or dispense opioid analgesics.Methods: Participants this were selected...
서 론 사회경제적 위치에 따른 건강 불평등은 이미 널리 알려지 고 받아들여지는 사실이며 [1], 우리나라의 불평등에 대하여 많은 연구 [1-4]가 이루어졌다.연구들은 최근 그 크기가 증가하고 있다고 보고 하였다 [5].이러한 사 회경제적 불평등의 발생 기전은 정책적 함의를 갖기 때문에 중요하다 [6].그러나 단순히 위치와 건 강 불평등 사이의 연관성을 기술하는 것만으로는 원인이 무엇인지, 위치가 어떻게 불평등을 야기 하였는지 이해하기 어려우며 [7] 그것의 함의가 무엇 인지 알기 어려운 측면 [1,7]이 있다.또한 한 계 층 내에 존재하는 개인 수준의 변이를 설명하기 어렵다 [8].따라서 또는 궤적과 어떠한 관련이 있는지 이해하고 밝히는 것이 중요하며 이것은 역동 적인 생애적 접근(life course approach)을 필요로 한다 [1].
Establishing social security networks for the reunification of Koreas is important to minimize disturbances. Above all, it highly critical establish a medical safety net. The non-political and humanitarian aspects services may be used as valuable tool initiate peaceful exchanges between two amid geopolitical tensions. It necessary determine principles set up strategies in order build net course reunification. A staged approach required. In first phase, we need system ensure expedited basic...
The aim of this study was to determine the age-specific rubella seroprevalence and related factors in Korean children. Subjects were 5393 students from 8 elementary schools Gyeonggi Province, Korea. Questionnaire surveys with blood sampling conducted 1993, 1996, 1999. ELISA tests, used detect specific IgG antibody, Imx (R) (Abbott, U.S.A.) 1993 1999, Enzygnost (Behring, Germany) 1996. age-adjusted susceptibility rate 22.9% (95% CI: 22.8-23.0%) it increased age 14% 28%. rates vaccinees,...