Research in Community and Public Health Nursing

Chul Gyu Kim

3 Articles

The Prevalence and Associated Factors of the Metabolic Syndrome in Pre-menopausal Housewives: An Analysis of the 2010~2015 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: Chul Gyu Kim, Young Ji Kim; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2018;29(1):108-119. Published online March 31, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.1.108

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in pre-menopausal housewives and to explore controllable and uncontrollable factors regarding metabolic syndrome.
METHODS
The study population of this cross-sectional survey was from the Korean Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KHANES) 2010 through 2015, including the fifth and sixth population-based studies. The criteria for metabolic syndrome include waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) based on Korean Clinical Practice Guideline for Metabolic Syndrome by the Korean Academy of Family Medicine 2015.
RESULTS
Among the 2,498 subjects, 247 subjects had metabolic syndrome and the prevalence was estimated to be 9.9%. The number of subjects who met the criterion of HDL was 936 (36.2%), which was the most prevalent among the criteria for metabolic syndrome. Statistically significant (p < .05) factors include age, livinghood benefit group, perceived health status, obesity, family history of DM, sleeping time, awareness of stress,leukocyte, and erythrocyte count. The odds ratio of obesity in the BMI â‰¥25 group was 12.59 times as high as that of the BMI < 25 group (p < .001) for metabolic syndrome.
CONCLUSION
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in pre-menopausal housewives in the survey was not low, and it is necessary to develop and apply comprehensive health habit management programs to improve controllable factors including exercise and food intake.

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Effect of Household Type on the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Korea: Using Propensity Score Matching
Jisu Park, Ilsu Park
Healthcare.2022; 10(10): 1894. CrossRef
Comparison of metabolic syndrome and related factors in married pre-menopausal white- and blue-collar woman
Seungmi Park, Chul-Gyu Kim, Youngji Kim
Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health.2022; 77(9): 744. CrossRef
Sociodemographic and Health Characteristics Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Men and Women Aged ≥50 Years
Goeun Chung, Hye-Sun Jung, Hye-Jin Kim
Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders.2021; 19(3): 159. CrossRef
Mental Health Status of Adults with Cardiovascular or Metabolic Diseases by Gender
Yeunhee Kwak, Yoonjung Kim, Soo Jin Kwon, Haekyung Chung
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(2): 514. CrossRef

Factors Associated with Senile Macular Degeneration in Elders within Communities: Chul Gyu Kim, Yun Geong Park, Seung Mi Park; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2013;24(1):1-10. Published online March 31, 2013; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2013.24.1.1

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PURPOSE
This study was conducted to examine the degree of senile macular degeneration in elders aged 65 or older and identify factors associated with senile macular degeneration in elders within communities.
METHODS
Participants in this cross-sectional descriptive study were 388 elders without cataract, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Data were collected through face to face interviews using a questionnaire in an urban area from June 2010 to December 2011. To detect senile macular degeneration, the participants' self-tests were carried out with Amsler grid testing. Stepwise multivariate logistic regression was performed to evaluate the effects of health behavior and knowledge about eye health on senile macular degeneration.
RESULTS
The proportion of participants with senile macular degeneration was 11.6%. Factors that significantly increased the risk of senile macular degeneration included eye discomfort and history of ophthalmic examination (p<.05). Factors that significantly decreased the risk of senile macular degeneration included regular change of magnifiers, non-use of magnifiers, and knowledge about preventive effects of non-smoking and antioxidant vitamin intake on senile macular degeneration (p<.05).
CONCLUSION
This study showed that programs for preventing senile macular degeneration were necessary for elders within communities and the results of this study can be used for developing those programs.

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Age‐related macular degeneration among the elderly: The 5th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2010 through 2012
Chul‐Gyu Kim, Seungmi Park, Youngji Kim
Japan Journal of Nursing Science.2020;[Epub] CrossRef
Analysis of a Survey of Adults’ Actual Attitude and Awareness of Eye Healthcare
Jeong gu Sim, Ki hun Ye, O hyun Kwon, Se jin Kim
Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society.2018; 23(4): 265. CrossRef
An Analysis on the Quality of Hand-Washing and Practice Related to Eye Health Care of Adults
Jeong gu Sim, Ki hun Ye, O hyun Kwon, Se jin Kim
Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society.2018; 23(3): 173. CrossRef

The Knowledge, Awareness and Preventive Behaviors of Pneumococcal Vaccination for the Elderly: Jeong Sil Choi, Chul Gyu Kim, Seung Mi Park; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2012;23(3):266-275. Published online September 30, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.0000/jkachn.2012.23.3.266

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The purpose of this study was to ascertain current status of pneumococcal vaccination for the elderly and their knowledge, awareness and preventive behaviors for the vaccination and to verify the relationship between results.
METHODS
This cross-sectional study was performed using a questionnaire. Data were collected from 114 elderly people over 65 years at one community center from October to November in 2011. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS.
RESULTS
The vaccination rate of the elderly was as low as 19.3%. The most common reason for no vaccination was 'Because I did not know about it' (64.0%), and the intention to vaccination was to ascertain in 77.2%. The scores of knowledge, awareness and preventive behavior for vaccination were 0.31/1, 1.15/3 and 1.48/2, respectively. The knowledge for vaccination was significantly different by gender and education. The awareness of vaccination showed statistically significant difference by religion, perceived health status and experience of vaccination. A positive correlation was observed between both knowledge and awareness and awareness and preventive behavior for vaccination.
CONCLUSION
The pneumococcal vaccination rate of the elderly was relatively low. To develop, therefore, the educational program for improving awareness and preventive behavior regarding pneumococcal vaccination of the elderly is necessary.

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