Ecological factors affecting first-time mothers' satisfaction with Sanhujoriwons (postpartum care centres) from South Korea: a cross-sectional and correlational study.

Background: In South Korea, commercial postpartum care centres, known as Sanhujoriwons, have emerged as important institutions aiding mothers' physical recovery after childbirth. Although previous studies have measured mothers' satisfaction level with Sanhujoriwons, this study applies Bronfenbrenner's ecological model to identify the factors influencing first-time mothers' satisfaction with Sanhujoriwons.

Methods: This descriptive correlational study involved 212 first-time mothers admitted to Sanhujoriwons for two weeks with their new-borns (healthy babies weighing at least 2.

Ecological factors influencing parenting self-efficacy among working mothers with a child under 36 month old in South Korea: a cross-sectional and correlational study.

Background: Parenting self-efficacy is an essential component for parents to successfully perform their role and is important for mother and child well-being. To support parenting self-efficacy amongst working mothers, it is necessary to understand the factors influencing parenting self-efficacy amongst this group. However, the majority of previous studies regarding factors influencing parenting self-efficacy did not focus on working mothers.

Do depression and its associated factors differ in women daytime and shift workers?: an analysis of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2018.

Purpose: This study examined health behaviors, use of health services, and depression among women who perform daytime and shift work in Korea, as well as factors related to depression.

Methods: We conducted a secondary analysis using data from the 2018 data of the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data on women, 1,493 regular daytime workers and 322 shift workers, were analyzed.

Effects of a maternal role adjustment program for first time mothers who use postpartum care centers (Sanhujoriwon) in South Korea: a quasi-experimental study.

Background: Many South Korean women stay in specialized postpartum care centers called Sanhujoriwon for 2 weeks after childbirth, a time which is widely recognized as a critical period for maternal role adjustment. Mothers' time within the postpartum care center offers a unique opportunity for nursing intervention to promote a successful transition to motherhood, especially for first time mothers. This study aimed to develop a maternal role adjustment program within the Sanhujoriwon based on the ecological model, and to evaluate its effects on maternal role confidence and breastfeeding success.

[Unmet healthcare needs and related factors according to gender differences in single-person households].

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify unmet healthcare needs among man and woman one-person households and to explore related factors by gender.

Methods: Data were drawn from the 2017 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The final sample consisted of 820 one-person households.

The impact of infection control cost reimbursement policy on central line-associated bloodstream infections.

Background: In September 2016, the Korean National Health Insurance Service began reimbursing infection control (IC) costs on the condition that a certain number of doctors and full-time nurses for IC be allocated to supported hospitals. We analyzed the impact of the IC cost reimbursement policy on central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs).

Methods: A before-and-after study that analyzed the CLABSI rate trends between preintervention (January 2016 to February 2017) and intervention (March to December 2017) periods using autoregression time series analysis was performed in intensive care units (ICUs) at a 750-bed, secondary care hospital in Daegu, Republic of Korea.

Health Behavior, Health Service Use, and Health Related Quality of Life of Adult Women in One-person and Multi-person Households.

Purpose: This study was to identify health behavior, health service use, and health related quality of life of adult women in one-person and multi-person households.

Methods: It was used data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VII-2017). Subjects were 2,522 women with age of 19 to 64 years in 2017.

Experiences of Sanhujori Facility Use among the First Time Mothers by the Focus Group Interview.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of Sanhujori facility use among the first time mothers in Korea.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted, using focus group interview. Data were collected from the 24 first time mothers of 4 focus groups, who had given birth within 6 month and had used one of the Sanhujori facilities located in C province, Korea.

Changes in perceived health status, physical symptoms, and sleep satisfaction of postpartum women over time.

The aim of this study was to identify the changes of perceived health status, physical symptoms, and sleep satisfaction of postpartum women over time. A longitudinal design was used. Participants were 137 healthy postpartum women who had not been diagnosed with any medical diseases.

The Relationship between Life Style, Menstrual Attitude and Premenstrual Syndrome in Nursing Students.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between life style, menstrual attitude and premenstrual syndrome in nursing students.

Methods: The study participants were 246 nursing students of a university in Gyeunggi province. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire from May to June, 2012.

[Measurement properties of self-report questionnaires published in Korean nursing journals].

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate measurement properties of self-report questionnaires for studies published in Korean nursing journals.

Methods: Of 424 Korean nursing articles initially identified, 168 articles met the inclusion criteria. The methodological quality of the measurements used in the studies and interpretability were assessed using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) checklist.

Effects of Clinical Practice and Simulation-Based Practice for Obstetrical Nursing.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of clinical practice and simulation-based practice for obstetrical nursing in terms of self-efficacy, practice satisfaction, and practice stress.

Methods: A non-equivalent control group post test design was used. The participants were 171 junior nursing students, 103 in the experimental group, and 68 in the control group.

Predictors of maternal identity of Korean primiparas.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing maternal identity of Korean primiparas.

Methods: The data were collected by a self-report questionnaire in 2006. The participants were 210 healthy primiparous women who delivered at one of three medical centers and revisited the outpatient department for follow up between 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth.

[Monitoring the use of health-related quality of life measurements in Korean studies of patients with diabetes].

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to monitor the use of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) instruments in Korean studies of patients with diabetes.

Methods: Of 86 Korean studies initially identified, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. For each study, a description of the instrument and its psychometric properties were monitored by the Instrument Review Criteria of the Scientific Advisory Committee.

Knowledge and Educational Need about Contraceptives according to Sex in College Students.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate differences of subjective, objective knowledge and educational need about contraceptives according to sex in college students.

Methods: Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire from 84 male and 111 female college students on May, 2008. PASW 18.