Research in Community and Public Health Nursing

Jin Suk Ra

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Factors Associated with the Weight Bias Internalization of the Girls in Early Adolescence: Jin Suk Ra, Soon Ok Kim; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2021;32(2):140-149. Published online June 30, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2021.32.2.140

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Purpose
This study aimed to identify factors (biological, psychological, interpersonal, and contextual factors) associated with the weight bias internalization of the Korean girls in early adolescence.
Methods
This study used a cross-sectional design. Data was collected from 233 girls aged 12~14 years with a self-reported questionnaire. With multiple regression analysis, the factors associated with the weight bias internalization of the girls in early adolescence were analyzed.
Results
Of psychosocial factors, fear to fat (anti-fat attitude) (β=.43, p<.001) was associated with the weight bias internalization of the girls in early adolescence. In addition, attachment with teachers (β=-.11, p=.029) of an interpersonal factor and perceived socio-cultural pressure regarding weight control (β=.34, p<.001) of a contextual factor were associated with the weight bias internalization of the girls in early adolescence.
Conclusion
For releasing the weight bias internalization of the girls in early adolescence, decreasing anti-fat attitude and socio-cultural pressure regarding weight control should be primarily required through social efforts including community and school based interventions.

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Moderating Effects of Student Engagement on the Relationship Between Weight Bias Internalization and Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescent Girls With Higher Weight
Jin Suk Ra
The Journal of Early Adolescence.2024; 44(3): 365. CrossRef
The relationship between internalised weight bias and biopsychosocial outcomes in children and youth: a systematic review
Tiarna Foster, Melissa Eaton, Yasmine Probst
Journal of Eating Disorders.2024;[Epub] CrossRef

Association between Maternal Feeding Practices and Excessive Weight Gain in Infants: Jin Suk Ra; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2019;30(1):90-98. Published online March 31, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2019.30.1.90

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to identify the association between maternal feeding practices and excessive weight gain in infants.
METHODS
This study adopted a cross-sectional design and included 240 pairs of mothers and their infants (129 boys and 111 girls) in public healthcare centers in the Daejeon area in South Korea. Via multivariate analyses, the association between maternal feeding practices and excessive weight gain in infants was identified.
RESULTS
Among 240 infants in this study, 39 (16.3%) infants gained excessive weight during 12 months after birth. Using multivariate logistic regression with adjustment for covariates, more than 7 months of exclusive breastfeeding was associated with a reduced likelihood of excessive weight gain in infants during the 12 months after birth (adjusted odds ratio: 0.39, 95% confidence interval: 0.02~0.81, p=.029).
CONCLUSION
Based on these results, nurses in communities and clinics should educate mothers on the importance of longer durations of exclusive breast feeding and develop strategies for encouraging such behavior. Furthermore, support for exclusive breast feeding should be provided in various settings.

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Anthropometric Kit Development for Stunted Early Detection among Children Under-two Years Old: Providing a Portable Body Length Measurer
Maria Wigati, Aphrodite N. Nurlita, I Made A. Gunawan, Narendra Y. Hendarta, Mubasysyir Hasanbasri, Siti Helmyati
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences.2022; 10(E): 852. CrossRef

Factors associated with Intermittent and Light Smoking among Korean High School Students: Intermittent and Light Smoking among Korean Adolescents: Jin Suk Ra, Hye Sun Kim, Yoon Hee Cho; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2018;29(1):33-40. Published online March 31, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.1.33

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with intermittent and light smoking among Korean high school students.
METHODS
In this cross-sectional study, we employed secondary data from the 2015 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey, and used the biopsychosocial model as a framework. The analysis was performed using the data of 2,851 high school students who smoked. We defined intermittent and light smoking as smoking on 1 to 29 days in a 30-day period and no more than 10 cigarettes per day. A logistic regression analysis using the complex samples procedure was conducted.
RESULTS
Among all the participants, 1,231 (43.2%) were intermittent and light smokers. Factors significantly predicting intermittent and light smoking were gender and grade (biological factors); subjective stress (psychological factor); and mother's smoking, sibling's smoking and academic achievement (sociocultural factors).
CONCLUSION
In smoking cessation programs, health care providers both at school and in the community should consider the unique biological, psychological, and sociocultural characteristics of intermittent and light smoking behavior among high school students.

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Effects of Oral Health Behavior and Mental Health on Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Adults
Jin-Ah Jung, Hye-Won Cheon, Sang-Eun Moon, Sun-Hwa Hong
Journal of Dental Hygiene Science.2022; 22(2): 90. CrossRef
Analysis of multidimensional factors in attempts to quit using tobacco by Korean adolescents
Mi-Jung Kang, Hyunjin Lee, Mirae Jo
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine.2020;[Epub] CrossRef
Psychosocial Factors Associated with Smoking Cessation Attempts in Korean High School Students Who Engage in Intermittent and Light Smoking
Jin Suk Ra, Yeon-Hee Jeong
Child Health Nursing Research.2020; 26(1): 1. CrossRef

Gender Differences in the Effects of Weight, Weight Perception, and Weight Satisfaction on Depression in Adolescents: Jin Suk Ra, Hye Sun Kim, Jeong Lim Ryu; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2017;28(4):359-365. Published online December 31, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2017.28.4.359

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PURPOSE
This study aims to investigate gender differences in the association between depressive symptoms and weight, weight perception, and body satisfaction among Korean adolescents.
METHODS
A secondary data analysis was performed on data from 33,374 adolescents who participated in the 2015 Adolescent Health Behavior Online Survey. They were classified as underweight, normal weight, or overweight/obese; weight perception was classified into perception of being underweight, normal weight, or overweight/obese; and weight satisfaction into desire to gain weight, satisfied, and desire to lose weight.
RESULTS
Among boys, perception of being underweight (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.20, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.07~1.35) and desire to gain weight (AOR: 1.45, 95% CI: 1.30~1.62) were associated with depression. Among girls, perception of being overweight or obese (AOR: 1.18, 95% CI: 1.07~1.29) and a desire to lose weight (AOR: 1.30, 95% CI: 1.18~1.42) were associated with depression.
CONCLUSION
Gender differences were observed in the association between weight perception and depression in adolescents. The perception of being underweight among boys and the perception of being overweight/overweight among girls were associated with depression. Thus, gender-specific intervention programs to correct weight perception and weight satisfaction are needed in order to relieve depressive symptoms in adolescents.

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Moderating Effects of Student Engagement on the Relationship Between Weight Bias Internalization and Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescent Girls With Higher Weight
Jin Suk Ra
The Journal of Early Adolescence.2024; 44(3): 365. CrossRef
Prevalence of body weight dissatisfaction among adolescents: a systematic review
Mariana Contiero San Martini, Daniela de Assumpção, Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros, Josiemer Mattei, Antônio de Azevedo Barros Filho
Revista Paulista de Pediatria.2023;[Epub] CrossRef
Age and gender differences in misperceptions of body shape in a Taiwanese population
Hui-Ching Weng, Sheng-Mao Chang, Jason C. Hsu, Yung-Ning Yang, Chung-Ying Lin
Journal of Eating Disorders.2023;[Epub] CrossRef
Factors Associated with the Weight Bias Internalization of the Girls in Early Adolescence
Jin Suk Ra, Soon Ok Kim
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2021; 32(2): 140. CrossRef

Research Trends and Quality Evaluation of Family Nursing Interventions Outside Korea: Kasil Oh, Hyun Mi Ahn, Jin Suk Ra, Eun Young Cho; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2009;20(4):421-432. Published online December 31, 2009

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This study investigated trends in family nursing intervention studies and evaluated the quality of studies using the RCT design.
METHODS
This study included a total of 898 abstracts published from 1977 to 2007 in order to describe trends in family nursing intervention studies. Out of 898 studies, 153 RCT studies were selected for quality evaluation. The criteria of Jadad et al. (1996) were employed for the quality evaluation.
RESULTS
The number of RCT studies on family nursing interventions increased since 2001. Only 6.8% of the studies were published in the area of nursing. Most of the family interventions (27.1%) focused on individual family members and only 8.2% of the studies provided interventions to family as a whole unit. Nine different modes of family nursing intervention could be categorized, but none of the studies used the double blind design. Few studies utilized protocols for interventions. Only 17.5% of the studies reported the rationale for sample size. The mean score was 1.6 out of 5 according to the criteria of Jadad et al. (1996).
CONCLUSION
Refined definitions and attributes of family nursing intervention modes are needed. Most of the studies did not meet the expectations of RCT. Thus, it is needed to improve the quality of design. More RCT studies should be conducted to provide evidence-based practice of family nursing interventions.

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