Publications by authors named "Seonhwa Ban"

This research examines the low rate of co-administration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines among seniors aged 65 and older in Korea, despite recommendations from authorities and academia worldwide. The study aimed to understand the influence of general characteristics and health beliefs on the vaccination choices of seniors, who were categorized into four groups based on their vaccination status: influenza only, COVID-19 only, both, or neither. A total of 400 participants, aged 65 and above, were selected through proportional stratified random sampling from five major Korean regions for a survey conducted between November 24th and December 15th, 2023.

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Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for improving pregnancy rates in infertile women undergoing fertilization (IVF) treatment through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: Twelve studies were included in the meta-analysis. To estimate the effect size, a meta-analysis of the studies was performed using RevMan 5.

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Article Synopsis
  • The first monkeypox case in Korea was reported in June 2022, leading to public questions about vaccination due to recent COVID-19 experiences.
  • A ring vaccination strategy, focusing on high-risk groups, is more suitable than mass vaccination with smallpox vaccines for the current monkeypox outbreak.
  • Proper identification of target groups for vaccination should consider risk-benefit analysis and be updated based on local epidemiological data and current understanding of monkeypox transmission and severity.
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Purpose: This study was to systematically review randomized controlled trials and conduct a meta analysis. The results of randomized controlled trials were integrated and analyzed to assess the effects of mind-body programs on anxiety, depression, quality of life, and pregnancy rate in infertile women.

Methods: Using electronic databases (i.

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Background: Infertility is an emerging socioeconomic issue affecting an individual's life and the nation. However, only few studies have examined the influence of resilience on the quality of life (QoL) of spouses as actors and partners. Hence, this study aimed to analyze the influence of resilience, a positive factor that infertile couples may have, on QoL using the actor-partner interdependence model (APIM).

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of emergency contraceptive pill on adolescent sexuality and contraceptive behaviors through a meta - analysis of intervention studies on advance provision of emergency contraceptives. This study aimed to provide objective data on the transition of general medicines to be discussed in relation to the reclassification of emergency contraceptive pills.

Methods: Using electronic database, 1,820 studies written in Korean or English without limitation of the year were reviewed and for analysis, 5 studies were selected, in which emergency contraceptives were provided to adolescents.

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