Research in Community and Public Health Nursing

Seung Mi Park

7 Articles

A Path Analysis for Health-related Quality of Life in Long-term Care Insurance In-home Service Users: Je Hyun Kim, Seung Mi Park; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2023;34(1):1-11. Published online March 31, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2022.00283

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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to construct and verify a path model for the factors affecting on quality of life in long-term care insurance in-home service users.
Methods
Total 246 participants using long-term care insurance in-home service were recruited from long-term care agencies. Data collection was conducted using a structured questionnaire from March 1st to March 31st 2021. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 26 and AMOS 26 programs.
Results
The hypothetical path model was suitable for explaining the health-related quality of life in long-term care insurance in-home service users and has an explanatory power of 39.8%. Long-term care grade, depression, perceived health status, social support, age and living arrangement had a significant total effect on the quality of life in long-term care insurance in-home service users.
Conclusion
Long-term care insurance in-home service policies need to be expanded, such as screening and relieving depression, strengthening social support, and fostering a positive perception of health to improve the quality of life of the elderly.

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Prediction model of health-related quality of life in older adults according to gender using a decision tree model: a study based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Hee Sun Kim, Seok Hee Jeong
Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science.2024; 26(1): 26. CrossRef

Gestational diabetes and breastfeeding-related pain as major contributors to early breastfeeding cessation: Deulle Min, Eun Ju Kwak, Seung Mi Park; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2023;34(1):52-60. Published online March 31, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2022.00332

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This study aimed to determine the effects of gestational diabetes mellitus, breastfeeding-related pain, and infant growth on the cessation of breastfeeding. Methods: This is secondary data analysis. This study included 60 pregnant women from 3 prenatal breastfeeding clinics. Pregnant women aged 20–49 years, with or without a diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus were enrolled. The participants were administered four self-reported questionnaires, one at 5 days, 14 days, 3 months, and 6 months postpartum. A linear mixed model and Cox regression analysis were used. Data were collected between May 25, 2020 and June 14, 2021. Results: The rate of breastfeeding cessation was 55.0% (n=33). The average maternal ages were 32.30 (±4.61) and 31.33 (±7.05) years in the cessation and maintenance groups, respectively. The average duration of breastfeeding in the cessation group was 56.27 (±37.48) days. After adjusting for all covariates, the risk of breastfeeding cessation was 2.5 times greater among participants diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (p=.042). Additionally, the risk of breastfeeding cessation was 1.3 times greater among those with severe breastfeeding-related pain (p=.015). Conclusion: The first two months postpartum is the most essential time for healthcare workers to provide support and address difficulties associated with breastfeeding for mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus.

The Influence of Knowledge and Health Beliefs about Gestational Diabetes on Breastfeeding Intention of Women with Gestational Diabetes: Seung Mi Park, Deulle Min, Ji Yeon Park; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2020;31(4):427-435. Published online December 31, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2020.31.4.427

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Purpose
The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and health beliefs about gestational diabetes and to identify the influence on breastfeeding intention of women those who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
Methods
A cross-sectional descriptive study was designed. A questionnaire survey was conducted on 270 women who were pregnant and currently diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Data collection was conducted at Internet cafes and breastfeeding clinics where pregnant women were able to participate actively. The data collection period was from November 5 to November 27, 2019 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, x 2 test and multiple logistic regression.
Results
The average age of the participants was 34.21±3.73 years. There were 221 women who had breastfeeding intention, and 49 women who did not intend to breastfeed. The higher the perceived susceptibility (OR=2.49, p=.032), benefits (OR=2.62 p=.009), and the self-efficacy, the higher the intention to perform breastfeeding (OR=2.97, p=.004). On the other hand, the higher the perceived severity, the lower the intention to perform breastfeeding (OR=0.35, p=.007). Conclusion: Health beliefs such as perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, self-efficacy and perceived severity have been shown to affect the breastfeeding intention. Based on these results, we suggest developing a breastfeeding promotion intervention program that improves self-efficacy in gestational diabetics.

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Development and Effectiveness Evaluation of Comprehensive Mobile-Based, Breastfeeding Promotion Program for Mothers with Gestational Diabetes
Eunju Kwak, Seungmi Park
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2024; 54(2): 224. CrossRef
A study on research trends for gestational diabetes mellitus and breastfeeding: Focusing on text network analysis and topic modeling
Junglim Lee, Youngji Kim, Eunju Kwak, Seungmi Park
The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2021; 27(2): 175. CrossRef
A comparative study of cumulative stress patterns within 14 days postpartum in healthy mothers and those with gestational diabetes
Seungmi Park, Soo-Young Yu, Eunju Kwak, Deulle Min
Medicine.2021; 100(41): e27472. CrossRef
Factors Associated with the Need for Breastfeeding Information Among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study
Seungmi Park, In Sun Jang, Deulle Min
Asian Nursing Research.2021; 15(3): 210. 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.

Breakfast Skipping and Related Factors in Children in Poverty: Kyung Ja June, Jin Young Kim, Seung Mi Park, Ji Yun Lee; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2011;22(2):204-211. Published online June 30, 2011; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2011.22.2.204

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PURPOSE
To investigate the frequency of breakfast skipping and affecting factors in children in poverty.
METHODS
The subjects were 644 children who were receiving the services of community child center or delivery meal-box. They were asked about their socio-demographic characteristics, health behaviors and breakfast-skipping status in the survey.
RESULTS
Breakfast-skippers were 17.4% of the subjects. The count of negative health behaviors in breakfast skippers was higher than that in eaters, and the behaviors of exercise, screen time, alcohol experience, and smoking experience were worse in skippers than in eaters. The odds ratio of breakfast skipping was higher in female children (OR=2.53, p<.001), those with single father (OR=3.76, p<.001) or single mother (OR=1.83 p=.030), those with alcohol experience (OR=1.82, p=.022) and smoking experience (OR=2.80, p=.003), and under-weight ones (OR=2.54, p=.048).
CONCLUSION
Breakfast skipping is associated with gender, family structure, alcohol experience, smoking experience and BMI. Children in poverty need comprehensive health promotion programs including interventions for breakfast skipping and health behaviors.

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Study on Skipping Breakfast in Adolescents Classified by Household Type
Jaehong Park, Soye You
The Korean Journal of Community Living Science.2017; 28(2): 329. CrossRef
Assessment of Nutritional Status of Children in Community Child Center by Nutrition Quotient(NQ) - Gyeongiu -
Na-Hyung Kim
Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life.2015; 25(1): 73. CrossRef
Health Behaviors and Health-related Quality of Life among Vulnerable Children in a Community
Suyeon Kim, Jina Choo
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2015; 26(3): 292. CrossRef
Regional Disparities in Sedentary Behaviors and Meal Frequency in Iranian Adolescents: The CASPIAN-III Study
Fereshteh Baygi, Ramin Heshmat, Roya Kelishadi, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Mohammad Esmail Motlagh, Gelayol Ardalan, Hamid Asayesh, Bagher Larijani, Mostafa Qorbani
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Variation in Meal-skipping Rates of Korean Adolescents According to Socio-economic Status: Results of the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey
Seri Hong, Hong Chul Bae, Hyun Soo Kim, Eun-Cheol Park
Journal of Preventive Medicine & Public Health.2014; 47(3): 158. CrossRef

The Effects of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms on Depression and Quality of Life among Women in Urban Areas: Seung Mi Park, Ji Yun Kim; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2009;20(4):522-530. Published online December 31, 2009

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This study was performed to investigate the effects of lower urinary tract symptoms on depression and quality of life among women in urban areas.
METHODS
The participants in this study were 306 women in P city. Data were collected using a questionnaire from May 1 to June 6, 2008. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) were measured with BFLUTS-SF and categorized into voiding, filling and incontinence. The data were analyzed through t-test, one-way ANOVA, Fisher exact test, and multiple regression.
RESULTS
Age, filling and incontinence, and all of the subcategories of LUTS explained 16% of variance in depression. Older women, LUTS with incontinence, filling and incontinence, and all the problems including filling, voiding and incontinence lowered the quality of life.
CONCLUSION
In order to develop nursing interventions for women with urinary tract symptoms, comprehensive understanding of LUTS is needed.

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