Abstract Objective : Despite high incidence rates of cervical cancer in Korea, Papanicolaou (Pap) tests are not utilized as a preventive behavior. This study examined the effects an emotion‐cognition focused program on decision taking Pap Korean women. Design A non‐equivalent control group post‐test only design was utilized. Sample convenience sample randomly assigned to either experimental (N = 48) or after matching for education and age. Measurements Knowledge Cervical Cancer Smear Test,...

Abstract Background Simulation is an alternative or complementary method for students who cannot obtain sufficient direct care experience, as they allow to experience various clinical situations. Mixed learning becoming increasingly common a way provide with opportunities real-life scenarios. This study compared the effects of virtual simulation and high-fidelity in different order presentation, focus on training premature rupture membranes field maternity nursing. Through this comparison,...

ABSTRACT Purpose This study aimed to develop a virtual reality (VR) intervention for reducing exposure endocrine disruptors (EDs) and examined the effect of among Korean adolescent girls. Design Methods A methodological design was employed involving five phases developing VR tool its evaluation validity testing. The development were conducted through (1) literature review surveys select appropriate content adolescents’ snack shopping, (2) scenario composition based on...

Purpose: The increasing incidence of uterine fibroids (UFs) among women who could consider conception presents challenges. This study examined the relationships fatigue, UF symptom severity, sexual function, anxiety, and loneliness across diverse life conditions treatment stages in with UFs wishing to maintain fertility.Methods: descriptive correlational study, guided by Levine’s conservation model, included 221 hoping their reproductive potential. Participants were recruited from...

Exercise is commonly recommended to women after breast cancer surgery, yet it difficult for patients and health professionals adopt safe beneficial types modes of exercise. Thus studies on exercise interventions targeting with treatment were systematically reviewed.The review process quality assessment the followed guideline National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency. Relevant obtained from electronic databases, two trained reviewers independently analyzed studies. Of 902...

Background: Breast cancer is not a disease merely experienced by the diagnosed woman. Despite increased prevalence of breast in Korea, impact illness on married couples has previously been studied. Objective: This study aimed to explore experiences women with and their spouses South Korea. Methods: A descriptive, single-occasion design was used. Fourteen participants, comprising 7 dyads, were recruited from university-affiliated hospital clinic Seoul. Inclusion criteria that diagnosis...

The coexistence of diabetes and depression occurs frequently among young middle-age women. Unless one is resourceful, simultaneous management the symptoms both conditions especially challenging. Skills constituting resourcefulness are learned throughout life important for optimal performance daily activities. Little known about specific factors that influence resourcefulness. In this study, contextual (diabetic depressive symptoms) cognitive (positive cognitions acceptance diabetes) were...

Abstract More than one fourth of the millions Americans with Type 2 diabetes experience depression, which two thirds are women. Unless individual is resourceful, coexisting and depression adversely affect one' health practices. The effects diabetic depressive symptoms on practices mediating moderating role learned resourcefulness in this relationship were examined 90 women diabetes. Regression analyses showed direct negative depressive, but not diabetic, partially mediated by...

Children need to develop appropriate cognitive-behavioral repertoires maintain mental health and prevent depression. Resourcefulness is learned throughout life in the context of one's environment. However, environmental or situational factors individual children's development resourcefulness have not been studied. This study examined effects family (one two parents, number siblings) maternal characteristics (employment, resourcefulness, adaptive functioning), (child) (gender, academic...

Aim This study was conducted in order to develop and evaluate a Pregnancy Stress Scale (PSS). Methods The PSS developed according Devellis’ scale development process. Data that were collected from 388 pregnant women used the validity reliability of tool. An item analysis, factor Pearson's correlation coefficients, Cronbach's α used. Results comprised seven factors can be applied all women, with one additional is dedicated specifically for working resulting total eight 43 items: physical...

This study aimed to identify differences in contraception behavior and related factors between unmarried female male.A cross-sectional survey design with a convenient sampling was used. From Seoul, 107 women 96 men were recruited. A structured questionnaire self-administered from July 14, 2008 September 2, 2008.The average ages of 26.9 27.8 years old, respectively. Fifty-six percent 85.4% have experienced sexual intercourse. There no male attitude toward contraception, subjective norm,...

The purpose of this study was to identify health behavior and risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Korean patients with diabetes. This a secondary analysis the Fourth National Health Nutritional Examination Survey (2007-2009). Of 24,871 participants, 1,239 aged over 19 years diagnosis diabetes were included. Stratified cluster variables analysis-plan file weighted, complex sample analyzed. CKD confirmed by estimated glomerular filtration rate level 15.0-59.9 mL/min/1.732 m(2)....

The purpose of this study was to test and validate a model predict contraception behavior in unmarried men women.Data were collected from questionnaire survey 180 186 women 20 years age or over who had sexual relationships the past 6 months. Participants Seoul, Kyunggi, Daegu, Busan data collection done February 19 April 16, 2013.Model fit indices for hypotheoretical fitted recommended levels. Out 15 paths, 11 statistically significant both. Predictors intention use self-efficacy...

This study was based on social-role theory, and purposes were to investigate (1) how depression health determinants vary with married employed women, (2) what factors contribute according family cycle.A stratified convenience sample of 765 women recruited during May August 2010. Study variables depression, socio-demographic threatening factors, psycho-stimulating related measured via a structured questionnaire.Prevalence rate for 18.6%, highest (25.4%) from elementary laborers. Greater...

Background: There are differences in risk and factor findings of postpartum type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) after gestational depending on study design subjects previous studies. This aimed to assess these factors more accurately through a population-based provide basic data for prevention strategies.Methods: open retrospective cohort included 419,101 women with matched 1,228,802 control who delivered between 2004 2016 from the South Korea National Health Information Database Insurance...

The majority of elders have at least one or more chronic conditions. Functional decline coupled with increased dependence can make vulnerable to negative emotions. Reminiscence be useful in maintaining a healthy psychological adaptation the later years life. This study examined effectiveness specific type reminiscence reducing emotions 32 residing retirement communities. reminiscence, called focused reflection, was organized into six weekly, 2-hour group sessions, each theme. Paired t tests...

This study was aimed at exploring the current status of graduate programs for an advanced practice nurse(APN) to recommend future directions APN education.A total 142 students enrolled in seven specialty programs, 67 professors who were involved education, and nine nurse administrators participated study. Data collected by questionnaires focus group interviews.The definition found not be specific enough represent expected roles regards knowledge, attitudes, roles, skills. Standard curricula...

The purpose of this study was to identify students' experiences performance and their satisfaction with clinical nursing practice in Women's health nursing.Data collected using questionnaire consisting 104; 89,; 82 activities 12; 10; 7 domains for delivery floor, obstetric, gynecologic wards retrospectively. Five hundred ninety students from 10 four year one three colleges, were recruited selected data collection.Site specific core among top 15 items performed experience were: interpreting...

This study aimed to identify related factors of prenatal depression by stress-vulnerability and stress-coping models for pregnant women.A cross-sectional survey design with a convenience sampling was used. A total 107 women who visited general hospital in metropolitan city were recruited from August October, 2013. structured questionnaire included the Korean version Beck Depression Inventory II, instruments measuring Self-Esteem, Marital Satisfaction, Pregnancy Stress, Stressful Life Events,...

Abstract Background Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) occurs mainly through dietary intake. Due current lifestyle trends, young people tend consume fast food, use disposable products, and utilize convenient household items, all of which are major sources EDCs. This study aimed investigate the effects a modification intervention on menstrual pain urinary bisphenol A (BPA) levels throughout three cycles in female college students who experienced severe pain. We also analyzed...

The social cognitive model of health is primarily concerned with influences on a person’s decisions to perform behaviors. In this study, the relationships among factors reflecting enabling skills (learned resourcefulness), internal motivation for (health self-determinism), and help responses (coping responses) measure physical psychosocial were examined in 137 chronically ill elders. Gender, race, number chronic conditions predictors learned resourcefulness. Learned resourcefulness was...