Background: The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy and toxicity weekly irinotecan as second-line chemotherapy in advanced gastric cancer after failure cisplatin-based regimen.

Docetaxel (T) and capecitabine (X) are active agents against gastric cancer with synergistic antitumor effects. We conducted the current phase II study to assess response rate toxicity of combination TX regimen in patients metastatic cancer. Eligible were treated docetaxel (36 mg/m2 intravenously) on days 1 8 (1000 orally twice a day) 1–14 3-week schedule until progression occurred. From December 2001 May 2003, 55 median age 54 years (range, 22–73 years) enrolled; 47 had measurable lesions....

[Purpose] This study examined sex differences in physical activity and social cognitive theory factors Korean college students. [Subjects Methods] A cross-sectional survey of 688 students (285 men 403 women) Korea was conducted using a self-reported questionnaire. [Results] There significant difference the level between male female The predictors for were goals, self-efficacy, sitting time. Meanwhile, those perceived weight, goal, outcome expectations, [Conclusion] Sex should be considered...

This study was performed to identify the factors influencing gender differences in sleep quality between men and women. A cross-sectional survey conducted using a convenience sample of 300 young adults from three Korean universities. Participants were 20–40 years age, used smartphones, took no medication. completed questionnaires on quality, exercise, stress, depression, smart phone addiction. The predictors coffee consumption, napping, failure engage light exercise at least times per week,...

Purpose: To compare and contrast demographic characteristics health care service utilization between overusers underusers of services to identify factors associated with the overuse or underuse among medical aid beneficiaries in Korea. Methods: Secondary data analysis was performed using costs case management progress data. Data on characteristics, health-related quality life (HRQoL), inappropriate user category (overuse underuse) were provided by Medical-Aid Case Management Center Korea,...

This study examined the effects of a physical activity and sedentary behavior program on activity, behavior, stress, body size, sleep in 63 Korean college students. used quasiexperimental approach with nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The results showed that increased step counts reduced waist circumference, stress levels.

The purpose of this study was to identify the effects a home based exercise program for patients with stomach cancer who were undergoing oral chemotherapy.The home-based developed from findings Winningham (1990) and data Korea Athletic Promotion Association (2007). consisted 8 weeks individual education adherence strategy. Participants 24 chemotherapy following surgery in 2007 or 2008 at university hospital Seoul. Patients randomly assigned either experimental group (11) control (13)....

False positives of fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) regarding colorectal cancer detection are common. The aim was to investigate the upper gastrointestinal (GI) condition confirmed by endoscopy in positive FOBT patients without advanced neoplasia, hemorrhoid, or colitis.The authors reviewed collective data 340 who underwent both esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy from January 2005 October 2011. Demographic data, effects medications, including antiplatelet agents, nonsteroidal...

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing health risk behavior in high school students.Methods: The subjects were 512 students from 4 schools 3 cities.The questionnaire measured level self-esteem, self-efficacy, internal locus control and behaviors.The data analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe test, Pearson's correlation coefficient stepwise multiple regression analysis.Results: There significant differences behaviors according sex, a...

This study was conducted to identify the factors that influence level of adaptation older K orean adults skilled nursing facilities. The subjects were 500 aged 65 or who living in six different facilities S eoul and G yeong‐gi‐do, outh orea. measures a demographic form, H ealth elf‐ R ating cale, A ctivities D aily L iving E fficacy I nstrument, imple epression Q uality F acility cale daptation cale. analyses showed prediction model significant ( = 128.624, P < 0.001). value adjusted 2...

[Purpose] This study aimed to identify factors influencing the BMI classifications of 3,583 Korean adults using data from fifth National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. [Subjects Methods] Measures included lifestyle factors, physiologic perceived health state, stress, subjective body recognition, health-related quality life, weight control behavior. [Results] Body perception scores were lower with underweight higher overweight obesity than a healthy weight. There was proportion men...

away, the patient experienced pain in acute lower abdomen and anus, was admitted to emergency room.At admission, his blood pressure 120/70 mmHg, pulse rate 74/minute, respiratory 20/minute, body temperature 36.6 o C. On physical examination, slightly distended bowel sounds were decreased.He examined mild moderate direct tenderness diffused from low abdomen, but no rebound tenderness.He did not experience symptoms of nausea, vomiting or complaining desire defecate.On a digital rectal it seen...

The study was done to identify factors influencing the sleep of elderly women.Data were collected by questionnaires from 203 women in Seoul and Gyeong-gi province. Measures physical health state, family support, life satisfaction, sleep, depression, quality life. Data analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients, t-test, ANOVA, stepwise multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 13.0 version.The mean score for 39.04. Sleep according religion, education level, spouses, monthly income showed...

In Brief The purpose of this study was to examine family support, health status, burnout, and the burden caregiver caring for older Korean adults correlations among them. participants were composed a total 267 caregivers Koreans aged 65 years or older. Family Support Scale used measure support. Cornell Medical Index–Simple Form status. Burnout burnout. Burden level burden. Data analyzed using statistical package, SPSS/WIN version 16.0. status low. burnout them moderate. Also, there...

This study identified factors influencing diet-related quality of life (QoL) among hemodialysis patients by age. In a cross-sectional correlational in South Korea, 175 participants from two age groups-20-59 years and 60 above-completed self-report questionnaires assessing demographic health-related characteristics, eating status, subjective health disease-related factors, dietary knowledge, xerostomia severity. Findings indicated that the predictors QoL included status regular (20-59 years)...

Purpose: The study was done to identify factors influencing the quality of life elderly in non-paid or paid assisted living facilities. Methods: Data were collected by questionnaires from 634 Seoul and Gyeonggi province. Measures self-esteem, activities daily living, depression, family support, health status, facility adaptation, care facility's quality, life. analyzed using <TEX>$x^2$</TEX>-test, independent t-test, ANCOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, stepwise multiple regression with...

Hypertension is a common condition contributing to many diseases. Factors influencing blood pressure (BP) classification for adults have changed over time. This study aimed identify factors BP according gender.Data from the Sixth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014) were used in this descriptive, cross-sectional study. Participants 1555 (589 men, 966 women). Measures included demographic, health-related, lifestyle factors.Compared with male normal group,...

The purpose of this study was to identify degrees fatigue and influencing factors for in cancer patients.Data collected by questionnaires from 115 patients at 3 hospitals Seoul. research instruments utilized were fatigue, physical symptoms, depression, family support, health promoting behaviors. Data analyzed using the pearson correlation, t-test, ANOVA, stepwise multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 12.0.The mean score 12.90(range: 6-36). Fatigue according age group weight change showed a...

Background. Silent peptic ulcer has been considered to be associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The recent studies have reported no relationship between them. Aim. We attempted investigate an association asymptomatic and NSAID in Korean adults. Methods. subjects were enrolled from participants visiting Myongji Hospital for health examination program of the National Health Insurance Corporation. questionnaires designed individual medical information gastroduodenal...

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic recurrent gastrointestinal disorder that may deteriorate life quality significantly. There no specific way of curing IBS but to rely on symptomatic and supportive treatment as well changes in lifestyle. Previous studies have suggested tha...