Preventive Behavior Intentions for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Young Students.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is among the most common, yet treatable causes of infertility. This study explored how South Korean female college students' health beliefs and knowledge of PCOS are associated with their preventive behavior intentions. Data for this cross-sectional study were collected using an online survey of 328 female university students from July 25 to August 30, 2020.

Factors Associated with the Need for Breastfeeding Information Among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study.

Purpose: Analyzing information based on individual needs can maximize the effectiveness of education, leading to changes in personal health behaviors. This cross-sectional descriptive survey study aimed to identify the characteristics of mothers who experienced gestational diabetes mellitus and correlate the factors associated with their information needs.

Methods: The participants were 298 women between the ages of 20 and 49 years who were pregnant and diagnosed with gestational diabetes at the time of the study, or who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus within five years after delivery.

Knowledge and Health Beliefs of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Associated with Breastfeeding Intention Among Pregnant Women in Bangladesh.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the health beliefs about GDM management, as well as to investigate the effects of these factors on breastfeeding intention in Bangladesh.

Methods: This study involved a cross-sectional survey of 358 healthy pregnant women who visited antenatal clinics in Bangladesh.

Results: Perceived susceptibility, perceived benefit, and self-efficacy were identified as significant factors for breastfeeding intention (p < .

Knowledge and health beliefs about gestational diabetes and healthy pregnancy's breastfeeding intention.

Aims And Objectives: If the knowledge and health beliefs relating to gestational diabetes mellitus during pregnancy are associated with behaviours during pregnancy and lactation, this suggests potential educational interventions.

Backgrounds: Women with gestational diabetes mellitus are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus, and babies with gestational diabetes mellitus incur increased risk of neonatal hypoglycaemia and childhood obesity. Breastfeeding is an effective way to improve maternal and lipid metabolism of gestational diabetes mothers, and to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus after birth, to prevent conception.

Risks for depression among ostomates in South Korea.

Aim: This study explored the factors that are associated with the depressive status among older adult ostomates in South Korea.

Methods: The study was a secondary analysis of data from a cross-sectional study with 217 ostomates who were aged ≥55 years from September 2, 2013 to October 30, 2013. The general characteristics, daily routines, and depressive status were assessed in order to identify the factors that were contributing to a depressed mood among the older adult ostomates in South Korea.

Clinical misconduct among South Korean nursing students.

This study examines the extent and predictors of unethical clinical behaviors among nursing students in South Korea. From survey data of 345 undergraduate nursing students, unethical clinical behaviors were examined with respect to 11 individual characteristics, frequency and perceived seriousness of classroom cheating, two factors of individual attitude, and four contextual factors. Qualitative data from two focus group interviews were analyzed to explore reasons for and contexts of unethical clinical behaviors.

Academic cheating among nursing students.

Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate the magnitude and predictors of academic cheating and to understand relevant perspectives among South Korean nursing students.

Methods: Survey responses of 655 undergraduate nursing students from five institutions were analyzed. Demographics, psychological factors of an individual (perceived seriousness of cheating, ethical attitudes to cheating, neutralization behaviors, knowledge of academic integrity and policy) and contextual factors (perceived prevalence of peers' cheating, atmosphere of academic integrity, atmosphere of whistle-blowing, moral support of families and friends) were measured in relation with 11 exam-cheating and 15 assignment-cheating behaviors.

Current Status and Factors Affecting Prenatal Care by Married Immigrant Women.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting prenatal care (PNC) by married immigrant women.

Methods: This study was a secondary analysis of "Reproductive Health Status of Married Immigrant Women and Policy Directions in Korea" by the Korea Institute for Health & Social Affairs. The participants were 727 married immigrant women from Asia.