Effects of medication adherence interventions for older adults with chronic illnesses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to understand the characteristics of medication adherence interventions for older adults with chronic illnesses, and to investigate the average effect size by combining the individual effects of these interventions. Data from studies meeting the inclusion criteria were systematically collected in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. The results showed that the average effect size (Hedges' g) of the finally selected medication adherence interventions for older adults with chronic illnesses calculated using a random-effects model was 0.

Depressive symptoms and menstrual distress according to the menstrual phase in nurses: the Korea Nurses' Health Study.

Objective: This study aimed to identify the level of menstrual distress among nurses during the premenstrual and menstrual phases and to investigate associations between depressive symptoms and menstrual distress.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted using data from the Korea Nurses' Health Study. We used data from December 2018 to September 2019.

Correlation of physical, psychological, and functional factors with independent medication adherence in Korean older adults with chronic illness: Using the 2017 national survey of older Koreans.

Purpose: To identify the differences in sight, hearing, cognitive function, depression, and activities of daily living and the relationships between the research variables according to the independent medication adherence of Korean older adults with chronic illness.

Methods: Data were taken from the 2017 National Survey of Older Koreans. The sample comprised 8333 household-dwelling participants aged 65 and older, who had one or more chronic diseases.

Relationships between depression, family function, physical symptoms, and illness uncertainty in female patients with chronic kidney disease.

This study investigated the relationship between depression, family function, physical symptoms, and illness uncertainty in women with chronic kidney disease. Data were collected through structured questionnaire that was completed by 120 women undergoing hemodialysis. Assessment instruments consisted of the Family Adaptability, Partnership, Growth, Affection, Resolve Scale, Symptom Experience Scale, Mishel's Uncertainty in Illness Scale for Adults, and the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale.

Factors affecting depressive symptoms in employed hemodialysis patients with chronic renal failure.

Depressive symptoms are commonly experienced by hemodialysis patients, generally related to withdrawal from dialysis and compliance with dialysis prescription. This study aimed to identify the factors affecting depressive symptoms in employed hemodialysis patients with chronic renal failure. A cross-sectional, correlational study design was utilized, consisting of 71 patients with chronic renal failure receiving hemodialysis treatment, all employed.

Illness uncertainty and complementary and alternative medicine use in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

In this study, we identified the relationships between illness uncertainty, subjective health, and the use of complementary and alternative medicine in patients undergoing hemodialysis. In total, 138 participants who were diagnosed with stages 4-5 chronic kidney disease and currently receiving hemodialysis were included. A cross-sectional, correlational design was utilized.

[A Structural Model for Premenstrual Coping in University Students: Based on Biopsychosocial Model].

Purpose: The aims of this study were to construct a hypothetical structural model which explains premenstrual coping in university students and to test the fitness with collected data.

Methods: Participants were 206 unmarried women university students from 3 universities in A and B cities. Data were collected from March 29 until April 30, 2016 using self-report structured questionnaires and were analyzed using IBM SPSS 23.

[Effects of perceived health status, self-esteem and family function on expectations regarding aging among middle-aged women].

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate expectations regarding aging by middle-aged women in the community, and identify factors contributing to their expectations about aging.

Methods: Participants in the survey for this study were 303 middle-aged women from community health centers and religious facilities in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and Chungcheongbuk Province. Data were collected from March 2 to April 17, 2012 using self-report structured questionnaires.

Relations of drinking motives and alcohol consumption in Korean male office workers.

The relation between alcohol consumption and drinking motives was investigated among male office workers, 270 adult Korean men (M age = 38.6 yr., SD = 9.

Gender differences in factors influencing sexual satisfaction in Korean older adults.

This study investigates the sex lives of Korean older adults (i.e., those over 60 years) and attempts to identify gender-related factors influencing sexual satisfaction.

Risk factors related to hazardous alcohol consumption among Korean men with hypertension.

The present study examines the alcohol consumption behaviors and risk factors related to hazardous alcohol consumption in men with hypertension in South Korea. The participants were 490 Korean hypertensive men > 20 years of age. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test was used to detect hazardous alcohol consumption.

Relationship between obesity, alcohol consumption, and physical activity of male office workers in South Korea.

This study investigated the relationship between obesity, alcohol consumption, and physical activity of males in South Korea. A total of 141 middle-aged office workers were recruited from two companies in Seoul, Korea. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire and body composition analyzer (Inbody 230).