[Evaluation and application of the Korean version of the sexuality attitudes and beliefs survey for nurses].

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Sexuality Attitudes and Beliefs Survey (SABS) and to assess SABS for Korean nurses.

Methods: The Korean version of SABS was developed through forward-backward translation techniques. Internal consistency reliability and construct validity using confirmatory factor analysis were conducted using PASW+ PC Win (18.

[Effects of antenatal depression and antenatal characteristics of pregnant women on birth outcomes: a prospective cohort study].

Purpose: This study was done to evaluate the effects of antenatal depression on birth outcomes.

Methods: The participants were 255 pregnant women who were followed in a prospective study. Of these, 197 cases were examined included birth weight, Apgar scores at 5 minute, premature contraction, complication of labor, delivery types and laboratory data.

Relating Factors in Pap Smears by Stages of Change among Married Nurses.

Purpose: This study was to examine the differences in health belief variables and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) knowledge in Pap smears according to the stages of change using Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) among married nurses.

Methods: The research design was a cross sectional survey. Participants were 387 married nurses working in general hospital located metropolitan city.

Influencing Factors on Antenatal Depression.

Purpose: This study examined the influencing factors on antenatal depression among pregnant women.

Methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study with 255 pregnant women who visited a general hospital in a metropolitan city for their regularly scheduled check-up. Measurement tools employed were the Korean version of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the food habits, and the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

[Development and application of a feeding program for infants postoperatively following cardiac surgery].

Purpose: Despite recent advances in the surgical and postoperative management of infants with congenital heart disease, nutritional support for this population is often suboptimal. The purpose of this study was to develop a nutritional program for the postoperative period for infants who have had cardiac surgery and to evaluate effects of the program.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest measures was used.