Research in Community and Public Health Nursing

Invited Papers

[Korean] Mixed Methods Systematic Review Approach to Combine Quantitative Evidence And Qualitative Evidence: Hyun-Ju Seo; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2025;36(4):353-360. Published online December 31, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2025.01410

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This article aims to provide detailed information on mixed methods systematic reviews (MMSRs), including formulating review questions, related processes focused on a convergent integrated approach, and integrating qualitative and quantitative review evidence, and to suggest recommendations for reviewers undertaking MMSRs. Methods: This article provides a brief introduction to the researchers on the purpose of MMSRs, the methodological framework with related examples, and practical tips for conducting MMSRs. Results: MMSRs are a relatively emerging approach to evidence synthesis methods that provide a line of argument or overall configuration derived from primary quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research. By integrating quantitative and qualitative synthesized findings, a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of interest can be obtained, particularly for complex interventions in health systems or public health contexts. Conclusion: Due to the complex process of conducting MMSRs, reviewers need to adhere to methodological guidance to enhance the validity and robustness of review findings.

[Korean] Current status of systematic review studies on patient-reported outcome measures published in Korean journals: Duck-Hee Chae, Jiyeon Lee, Eun-Hyun Lee; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2025;36(1):1-8. Published online March 31, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2025.01032

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This study aimed to explore the current status of systematic review studies on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) published in Korean journals.
Methods
Studies on the systematic review of PROMs, which applied the COnsensus-based Standards for selecting health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) methodology. There were searched from the KoreaMed. The studies were evaluated based on the eight steps suggested by the COSMIN systematic review processes.
Results
A total of eight systematic review studies were published in seven Korean journals. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) measure for post-traumatic growth, social adjustment, physical impairment in post-intensive care syndrome, sleep quality, constipation, discharge readiness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and eHealth literacy.
Conclusions
No studies adhered to the steps of the COSMIN systematic review guidelines. Among the steps, the weakest points were searching strategies and evaluating measurement properties.

Review Articles

[English] Factors associated with Hypertensive Retinopathy among People with Hypertension: A Systematic Review: Ihn Sook Jeong, Chan Mi Kang, Eun Joo Lee, Seol Bin Kim, Young Kyung Seo, Young Shin Son, Kun Hyung Kim; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2025;36(1):130-149. Published online March 31, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2024.00857

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The associated factors for hypertensive retinopathy (HTR) are rarely investigated. This study aimed to identify the associated factors for HTR using a systematic review.
Methods
The review included cross-sectional, case-controlled, and cohort studies on HTR risk factors published in Korean and English with full texts available from PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Korean databases. Methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist.
Results
Eleven studies were finally selected, and three studies including patients with hypertension without diabetes mellitus, older age, male sex, alcohol consumption, the duration of hypertension, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, microalbuminuria, high creatinine levels, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular changes were identified as factors associated with HTR. Conversely, in the remaining eight studies, younger age, non-smoking status, and renal function indicators (albuminuria, high creatinine levels, chronic kidney disease, and uric acid) were identified as associated factors.
Conclusions
Regardless of the inclusion of patients with diabetes mellitus, impaired kidney functions were determined as significant factors associated with retinopathy in patients with HTR. However, considering a limited number of evidence and lack of evidence to confirm causality, we recommend further research on renal function and HTR.

[English] A Systematic Review of Questionnaire Measuring eHealth Literacy: Jung-Won Ahn, Mi Young Kim; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2024;35(3):297-312. Published online September 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2024.00752

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Purpose
This review aims to summarize the characteristics of currently used questionnaires measuring eHealth literacy and assess the quality of their psychometric properties in self-reported assessments within community settings.
Methods
The systematic analysis was conducted using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments checklist to evaluate the methodological quality of studies on measurement properties.
Results
A total of 21 studies, including 19 questionnaires, were reviewed. The findings indicated that the quality of psychometric assessments for eHealth literacy was generally rated as 'good,' with most studies addressing multiple aspects of reliability and validity. Internal reliability, content validity, hypothesis testing, and responsiveness were particularly well-supported, each receiving over 10 sufficient ratings. However, there was limited evidence regarding measurement errors, test-retest reliability, criterion validity, and analyses of floor and ceiling effects.
Conclusion
This study contributes to the enhancement of eHealth literacy measurement tool selection and improves the reporting of their validity and reliability, thereby increasing the credibility of future research.

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Current status of systematic review studies on patient-reported outcome measures published in Korean journals
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Research in Community and Public Health Nursing.2025; 36: 1. CrossRef
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Original Articles

[English] Maternal Health Effects of Internet-Based Education Interventions during the Postpartum Period: A Systematic Review: Jung Mi Chae, Hyun Kyoung Kim; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2021;32(1):116-129. Published online March 31, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2021.32.1.116

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Purpose
This study aimed to investigate the maternal health effects of internet-based education interventions on parturients during the postpartum period through a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Methods
An electronic literature search of the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, EMBASE, Eric, PsycINFO, PubMed, RISS, and KISS databases was performed, using the combination of keywords such as ‘parenthood education’, ‘*natal education’, ‘*birth intervention’, ‘internet-based intervention’, ‘randomized controlled trial’. The inclusion criteria were peerreviewed papers in English regarding randomized controlled trials of internet-based postnatal education interventions. Educational interventions were delivered through any web, mobile, eHealth, mHealth, virtual reality, short message service, or social networking service platform. Quality appraisal was performed using the Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) for randomized controlled trials. Nine articles were yielded, and the intervention effects were analyzed.
Results
Internetbased education interventions during the postpartum period affect maternal self-efficacy, postpartum depression, and successive breastfeeding; however, they do not affect maternal satisfaction and parenting confidence.
Conclusion
This study demonstrated that internet-based education interventions affect maternal health status in terms of psychological, emotional, and physical wellness. Therefore, maternal health care professionals can utilize remote education using the internet or mobile-based interventions during the postpartum period.

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Determinants of Access to Health Information on the Internet by Indonesian Women (2017 IDHS Analysis)
Andi Bungawati, Saharudin Saharudin, Hasanudin Hasanudin, Kadar Ramadhan, Taqwin Taqwin, Nasrul Nasrul, Fahmi Hafid
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences.2022; 10(G): 417. CrossRef
The effects of environmental prenatal program on environmental health perception and behavior using internet-based intervention in South Korea: A non-randomized controlled study
Hyun Kyoung Kim, Geum Hee Jeong, Hye Young Min, George Vousden
PLOS ONE.2022; 17(11): e0277501. CrossRef

[English] Effects of a Group-based Parenting Support Program for Infant and Toddler Parents: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials: Sun Hwa Park, Seong Hi Park, Kyung Ja June; J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2019;30(3):377-389. Published online September 30, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2019.30.3.377

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PURPOSE
Group-based interventions help the members of the parent group work together to share their parenting stress, provide opportunities for them to support each other emotionally and informatively, and allow them to achieve what they want to accomplish. The purpose of this study is to investigate and synthesize the outcome of a parenting support program for infant and toddler parents.
METHODS
Published randomized control trials were identified through Ovid-Medline, Embase and CINAHL DB. Eligible studies include articles published between 2008 and 2018 in English in the randomized controlled trial design in which parenting support programs were implemented for infant and toddler parents group.
RESULTS
A total of 11 studies was selected for this review. These programs reported large level of effect size for parenting, and middle level effect size for parent's psycho-social outcomes and child development. There were many programs conducted for parents with infants between 13 and 24 months, and the frequency of programs provided for 2 hours a week was high with 9 to 12 sessions. Most programs were facilitated by trained professionals including nurses and social workers except two programs led by lay persons.
CONCLUSION
This review demonstrates that group-based parenting support programs have positive effects on parenting, parent's psychosocial health and infant development. To disseminate the effective group-based parenting support programs, further research is needed to confirm the long term effect and develop nurse's role as a group facilitator.

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