Research in Community and Public Health Nursing

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Factors Affecting the Performance of Infection Control of Multi-drug Resistant Organisms in Intensive Care Unit Nurses of General Hospitals based on the Theory of Planned Behavior: The Mediating Effect of Intention: Nam-Sook Kim, So-Eun Choi; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2023;34(3):183-195. Published online September 27, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2023.00150

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The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that affect the performance of infection control of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) by nurses in intensive care units (ICU) in general hospitals.
Methods
Participants were 105 ICU nurses from 6 general hospitals. The questions for the survey performed were based on the theory of planned behavior, such as attitude towards infection control of MDROs, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, intention, and performance.
Results
In the relationship between subjective norms towards infection control of MDROs and performance, intention showed a significant complete mediating effect; and in the relationship between perceived behavioral control and performance, intention showed a partial mediating effect. The attitude towards infection control of MDROs was excluded from the mediating effect verification because there was no significant correlation between intention and performance.
Conclusion
The results of this study suggest that department atmosphere and perceived behavior control promotion programs should be developed to enhance subjective norms in order to promote the performance of infection control of MDROs.

A Structural Equation Model on Standard Precautions Compliance of Nursing Students: Hey Jin Ha, Eun A Kim; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2022;33(3):321-331. Published online September 30, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2022.33.3.321

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This study is to establish a structural model for standard precautions compliance of nursing students. This conceptual model was based on the IMB (Information-Motivation-Behavioral skills) model of Fisher and Fisher. Methods: Data were collected from October 12 to December 1, 2020, and the subjects were nursing students from G metropolitan city and J province, and the data of a total of 334 subjects were analyzed. For data analysis, this study used the SPSS 24.0 and AMOS 24.0 programs. Results: The hypothetical model showed a good fit to the data: x ² =106.46 (p<.001), x ² /df=2.54, RMSEA=.07, SRMR=.04, CFI=.96, TLI=.94. It was confirmed that the variables that have a statistically significant influence on the standard precautions compliance in nursing students were in the order of self-efficacy, social support, personal attitude, and standard precautions knowledge. The model explained 48.3% of the variance in standard precautions compliance of nursing students. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop and apply various specialized extracurricular programs that can induce an individual attitude toward observing standard precautions compliance in a positive direction in relationships with teachers and peers and gain their support.

Factors Influencing the Practice of Respiratory Infection Prevention for the Elderly in Rural Areas: Myung Soon Kwon, Jeong Soon Yu; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2019;30(4):460-470. Published online December 31, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2019.30.4.460

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PURPOSE
This study was to identify the factors influencing the practice of respiratory infection prevention (RIP) for the elderly residing in rural areas.
METHODS
The data were collected from 188 residents aged 65 years or older residing in the jurisdictions of four public health clinics in rural areas of C city, using a structured questionnaire for the period from December 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019. The collected data were analyzed with independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis using SPSS/WIN 25.0 program.
RESULTS
The score on knowledge of RIP was 8.82Â±1.36, while it was 4.53Â±0.47 for attitude, 3.78Â±0.66 for practice, and 3.78Â±0.69 for social capital. It was observed that the factors influencing the practice of RIP were attitude of RIP (Î²=.38, p < .001), social capital (Î²=.29, p < .001), family type (Î²=âˆ’.19, p=.002), and subjective health status (Î²=.15, p=.035), while the explanatory power of the model was 47%.
CONCLUSION
Consequently, to enhance the practice of RIP for the elderly residing in rural areas, it is necessary to develop programs considering social and environmental characteristics of rural areas based on their attitude of RIP, social capital, family type and subjective health status.

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Compliance with Respiratory Infection Preventive Behaviors and Its related Factors in Older Adults using a Senior Center: Yeon Hwan Park, Seong Hyeon Lee, Yu Mi Yi, Chi Young Lee, Min Hye Lee; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2018;29(3):322-334. Published online September 30, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.3.322

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to identify factors related to compliance with respiratory infection preventive behaviors including hand washing, cough etiquette, and oral hygiene of older adults.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 100 older adults (mean age: 76.11Â±6.35 years, female: 86.0%). Data were collected from a community senior center through face to face interviews by using instruments including measuring knowledge, perceived threat, self-efficacy, compliance with respiratory infection preventive behaviors.
RESULTS
The mean score of knowledge was 7.52 out of 13 in total. The compliance with hand washing with soap was 6.0% for 8 or more times per day. Among the participants, 12.0% adhered to the cough etiquette. Sixty-two older adults (62.0%) didn't use interdental brushes or floss at all. The stepwise linear regression indicated that age and self-efficacy for respiratory infection preventive behaviors were significant factors and explained 24.0% of the compliance with hand washing and the cough etiquette. Education level, cancer diagnosis, and self-efficacy for respiratory infection preventive behaviors were significant predictors of oral hygiene. The factor with the greatest effect was self-efficacy in the two models.
CONCLUSION
The findings suggest that it is necessary to improve compliance with respiratory infection preventive behaviors among older adults using senior centers. In order to enhance the compliance, it is necessary to develop nursing programs based on the self-efficacy for respiratory infection preventive behaviors in the senior centers.

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Respiratory Infections Prevention in Rural Older Adults: An Interventional Study
Hassanat Ramadan Abdel-Aziz, Nashwa Saber Atia
Clinical Nursing Research.2022; 31(8): 1445. CrossRef
The effectiveness of the information-motivation-behavioral skills model-based intervention on preventive behaviors against respiratory infection among community-dwelling older adults
Min Hye Lee, Yeon-Hwan Park
Patient Education and Counseling.2021; 104(8): 2028. CrossRef
Factors Influencing the Practice of Respiratory Infection Prevention for the Elderly in Rural Areas
Myung Soon Kwon, Jeong Soon Yu
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2019; 30(4): 460. CrossRef

The Effects of Case Management for Clients with Clonorchiasis in Riverside Areas: Chun Mi Kim, Hee Gerl Kim, Kyung Ja June, Souk Young Kim; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2012;23(4):427-437. Published online December 31, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2012.23.4.427

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PURPOSE
In order to lower the infection rate and the reinfection rate of Clonorchiasis in high-risk areas, we performed and analyzed a case management on people with chlonorchisis.
METHODS
The data was collected from April 2010 to March 2011. A community health practitioner was selected as a case manager based on our training program. The intervention group had 58 participants with three months of case management and the control group had 144 participants handled with traditional methods.
RESULTS
The pre and post-test in the intervention group and the control group showed us improved knowledge of Clonorchiasis, attitudes and behavior toward eating freshwater fish. The results of post-test between the intervention group and the control group showed statistically significant differences in all categories, except a hand-washing category. However, one year after a case management, there was no significant difference in the failure rate of treatment.
CONCLUSION
The case management was effective for people infected with Clornorchiasis near riverside areas; however, in order to lower the rates of reinfection and treatment failure, it is necessary to perform continuous monitoring and regular evaluations.

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A new method for estimating the prevalence of clonorchiasis in Korea
Jin-Young Jeong, Jin Yong Lee, Byung-Suk Chung, Younghyun Choi, Allison Baer Alley, Hyun Joo Kim
Medicine.2017; 96(13): e6536. CrossRef
Population-Based Regional Cancer Incidence in Korea: Comparison between Urban and Rural Areas
Haa-Na Song, Se-Il Go, Won Sup Lee, Yire Kim, Hye Jung Choi, Un Seok Lee, Myoung Hee Kang, Gyeong-Won Lee, Hoon-Gu Kim, Jung Hun Kang, Yune Sik Kang, Jeong-Hee Lee, Jin-Myung Jung, Soon Chan Hong
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Clonorchis Sinensis Infection Experience in Residents Living in Riverside Areas: Hee Gerl Kim, Kyung Ja June, Souk Young Kim, Myungsook Park, Chun Mi Kim; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2010;21(1):110-117. Published online March 31, 2010; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2010.21.1.110

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this research was to describe clonorchis sinensis infection experience in high risk populations living in riverside areas. The research question was "How do local residents perceive Clonorchiasis and how are they infected with the parasite".
METHODS
Qualitative data were collected by focus group interviews with 16 participants from January to February, 2009. All the interviews were tape-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by the content analysis method.
RESULTS
Five main categories were conceptualized, which were "lacking in understanding of Clonorchiasis," "culture of the rural community," "life style," "recovering experience from infection" and "change of health behavior." CONCLUSION: The result of this study indicates that residents are infected with Clonorchiasis through interaction between individual and group risky factors. Therefore, it is important to develop effective health education programs on both individual and group levels to prevent infection with Clonorchiasis.

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Development of tailored contents of a mobile health application to prevent the metabolic syndrome
Jiye Kim, Jiwan Kang, Harim Kim, Juyeun Ko, Hyekyeong Kim, Yuri Kim, Kwangsuk Ko, Minsoo Lee
Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion.2018; 35(3): 25. CrossRef
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Jin-Young Jeong, Jin Yong Lee, Byung-Suk Chung, Younghyun Choi, Allison Baer Alley, Hyun Joo Kim
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Prevalence and Related Factors of Clonorchiasis among Five Major Riverside Residents in South Korea
Chunmi Kim, Kyung Ja June, Shin Hyeong Cho, Kyung Soon Park, Hung Sa Lee, Ji Yeon Park
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2016; 27(4): 346. CrossRef
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Chunmi Kim, Hee-Gerl Kim, Kyung-Ja June, Souk-Young Kim
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2012; 23(4): 427. CrossRef
A Study on the Prevalence of Clonorchis Sinensis and the Effects of Educational Program among Residents in the Basin of the Youngsan River, Korea
Chunmi Kim, Aeyoung So, Kyung-Ja June, Hee Young Jung
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