Effects of Breastfeeding Knowledge and Health Beliefs regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on the Breastfeeding Intention of Pregnant Women.

Purpose: This study aims to explore the relationships between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) related breastfeeding knowledge, GDM-related breastfeeding health beliefs, and breastfeeding intention. It investigates the factors influencing breastfeeding intention among pregnant women in Nepal.

Methods: A total of 229 healthy pregnant women visiting an antenatal clinic in Nepal participated in this study between January and March, 2023.

Development and Impact of a Cognitive Reserve Enhancement Program for Climacteric Korean Women.

Background: In light of the rising incidence of mild cognitive impairment in women, an appropriate cognitive reserve enhancement program is urgently needed for women experiencing climacteric symptoms.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a cognitive reserve enhancement program for climacteric women based on cognitive reserve theory (CRT) and to verify its effectiveness.

Methods: A nonequivalence control group, pre- and post-quasi-experimental design was used.

The effect of support surface on the prevention of pressure injury in acute care settings: A multi-center prospective observational study.

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze if a multi-foam core mattress with a laminated cover can reduce the incidence of pressure injuries, compared to an alternating air mattress overlay among critically ill patients in acute settings.

Design: Prospective observational study.

Participants: and setting: Patients with a Braden scale score ≤16 on intensive care unit admission at five general hospitals in Korea were included in this study between February 2022 and March 2022.

[Development and Effectiveness Evaluation of Comprehensive Mobile-Based, Breastfeeding Promotion Program for Mothers with Gestational Diabetes].

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a mobile-based breastfeeding promotion program (M-BFGDM) that helps mothers with gestational diabetes.

Methods: Forty-seven mothers participated in the study, of whom 22 were in the experimental group and 25 in the control group. To verify the effects, a lag design before and after the non-equivalence control group was used.

Knowledge and Visual Differentiation Ability of the Pressure Injury Classification System and Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis among Hospital Nurses: A Descriptive Study.

This study investigated clinical nurses' knowledge and visual differentiation ability of the pressure injury classification system (PICS) and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), additionally analyzing possible influencing factors. A convenience sample of 248 nurses took the PICS and IAD knowledge test (KT) and completed the visual differentiation ability test (VDAT), consisting of 21 photographs with clinical information. The overall mean score for correct answers was 12.

Patient Safety in Nursing Homes From an Ecological Perspective: An Integrated Review.

Objectives: The aims of the study were to identify the systemic factors affecting the characteristics and safety of older adults living in nursing homes and the resulting resident outcomes and to explore the relationship between them through an integrated literature review.

Methods: A literature search was conducted from April 22 to May 6, 2021, in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, CIHNAL, RISS, NDL, and KoreaMed databases. The following key words and MeSH terms were used for the search: "nursing home," "skilled nursing facility," "long-term care facility," and "patient safety" or "safety.

Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Abdominal Subcutaneous Fat Thickness During Pregnancy.

Current evidence regarding the safety of abdominal subcutaneous injections in pregnant women is limited. In this study, we developed a predictive model for abdominal skin-subcutaneous fat thickness (S-ScFT) by gestational periods (GP) in pregnant women. A total of 354 cases were measured for S-ScFT.

The Effects of Academic Stress and Upward Comparison on Depression in Nursing Students during COVID-19.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created a global long-term education crisis, which has negatively affected the psychological well-being of nursing students. This study aims to determine the effect of academic stress and upward comparison on depression among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A convenience sample of 271 junior and senior nursing students from four universities in South Korea was selected.

Breastfeeding mobile application for mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus: designed by mothers and experts.

Background: Mothers and babies with gestational diabetes have an increased risk of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular complications. Breastfeeding is known to help reduce complications in mothers and babies with gestational diabetes. However, the rate of breastfeeding among mothers with gestational diabetes is still low due to various barriers.

Cancer Screening Program Delivered by Community Health Workers for Chinese Married Immigrant Women in Korea.

This quasi-experimental study used a cancer prevention program delivered by community health workers (CHWs) as an intervention to improve health literacy and increase screening uptake. The intervention group was educated by trained CHWs and received information about the nearby hospitals. After education, participants received telephone counseling once a month for 6 months.

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.

Comparison of metabolic syndrome and related factors in married pre-menopausal white- and blue-collar woman.

This study aimed to identify the prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome in pre-menopausal married women with white-collar and blue-collar jobs. This study analyzed 4,447 women with jobs in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010-2018). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was higher among blue-collar women (15.

A comparative study of cumulative stress patterns within 14 days postpartum in healthy mothers and those with gestational diabetes: A prospective study.

Although the number of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is on the rise, only few studies have examined the cumulative stress associated with breastfeeding after childbirth. GDM mothers are susceptible to stress due to insulin resistance, and their level of stress is associated with breastfeeding. This study aimed to identify patterns of stress change over time in GDM mothers and healthy mothers and to identify the factors influencing those patterns.

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 < .

Age-related macular degeneration among the elderly: The 5th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2010 through 2012.

Aim: This study was conducted to identify the prevalence and factors associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in Korean elderly.

Methods: The study population of this cross-sectional survey was the Korean Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KHANES) 2010 through 2012, the fifth population-based study.

Results: Analysis of 2,767 elderly (above age 65) from 23,376 participants showed the prevalence of any AMD to be 17.

Prevention of Zika virus infection: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women in Korea.

This study was performed to investigate the association of knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices for the prevention of Zika virus infection. The study sample consisted of 185 pregnant women in Korea. The Zika virus-related knowledge and attitude of pregnant women significantly affected preventive practices.

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.

The relationship of subepidermal moisture and early stage pressure injury by visual skin assessment.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of subepidermal moisture and early stage pressure injury by visual skin assessment in elderly Korean.

Methods: Twenty-nine elderly participated at a particular nursing home. Data were collected for 12 weeks by one wound care nurse.

The use of sub-epidermal moisture measurement in predicting blanching erythema in jaundice patients.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) and visual skin assessment (VSA) in pressure ulcers (PU) patients with jaundice in Korea.

Method: This is a longitudinal observational study. Data was collected by a wound care nurse, at a tertiary hospital, for six weeks beginning in June 2013.

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.

Effect of community-based education to Korean mothers in relation to the prevention of cervical cancer in their daughters: A non-randomized trial.

Aim: This study was conducted in order to examine the effects of community-based education on cervical cancer prevention in relation to South Korean mothers' knowledge about the Papanicolau (Pap) test and human papillomavirus, self-confidence in communication with their daughters, and health-related beliefs about their daughters.

Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-post design was used. For the experimental group, face-to-face education was administered to 35 participants for 60 min.

A study on the predictors of Korean male students' intention to receive human papillomavirus vaccination.

Aims And Objectives: The objective was to survey the current state of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and the predictors of vaccination intention among Korean male students of high school (ages 15-19) and university (ages 17-27).

Background: Human papillomavirus is a sexually transmitted infectious agent causing uterine cervical, anal, and/or penile cancer and genital warts in males and females. Infection rate of human papillomavirus increases from the age when sexual intercourse first occurs.

Predictors of hepatitis A vaccine coverage among university students in Korea.

Aim: To investigate the status of hepatitis A vaccination, knowledge, and health beliefs among university students in Korea and identify factors influencing their hepatitis A vaccination rate.

Methods: A self-reporting survey was conducted with 367 university students in Korea via descriptive survey. Data were collected on demographics, status of hepatitis A vaccination, knowledge, and health beliefs.

The effects of an HPV education program by gender among Korean university students.

Purpose: This study compared the effects of an HPV education program by gender among Korean university students in terms of their knowledge of HPV, intention to prevent HPV, awareness of sexual rights, and perception of gender equality.

Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-post design was employed. 31 male and 28 female university students participated in eight sessions of an HPV prevention program for four weeks and in a self-administrative survey.