Purpose
This study was performed to identify factors associated with nursing performance, classify potential profiles of nursing performance-related variables, and explain their effects on nursing performance.
Methods
The study involved 245 nurses at a University Hospital in South Korea from September 1 to 14, 2021. The participants were nurses in a ward who operated within a team and had at least 6 months of clinical experience. Structured questionnaires were used to measure variables, and data were collected online using Google Forms. Using latent profile analysis, the participants were classified into four human resource and job attitude profiles. Linear regression was used to identify relevant factors, and one-way analysis of variance was employed to examine the differences in nursing performance between the four profiles.
Results
Shared leadership (β=.30, p<.001) was most strongly associated with nursing performance, followed by authentic leadership (β=.16, p=.009), and education level (β=.15, p=.006). Significant differences in nursing performance (F=22.48, p<.001) were observed across profiles, with the groups deemed "excellent" and "best" scoring higher in nursing performance and authentic leadership compared to the "fair" and "worst" groups. However, no significant difference in education level was found across the latent profiles (p=.212).
Conclusion
This research examined the impact on nursing performance through variable-centered analysis and a person-centered approach. Accordingly, this study provides valuable insights for interpreting the results of linear regression analysis, highlighting the need to consider individual heterogeneity.

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impacts of digital literacy, attitudes towards internet health information, and e-health literacy on health promotion behavior among adults.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey design was used. Data were collected from 260 adults aged 19 and older from two provinces. Data were collected from September 1 to 22, 2020. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis.
Results
Hierarchic multiple regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of the analyzed variables on participants' health promotion progress older age, better self-perceived health status, frequency of exercise (≥3/week), frequency of exercise (1~2/week), higher digital literacy scores, and no smoking history were associated with a higher degree of health promotion behavior, with an explanatory power of 37.0%.
Conclusion
Based on these results, in order to improve health promotion behavior in adults, it is necessary to pay more attention to younger people, those who do not exercise regularly, and smokers. In particular, as digital literacy was found to be a factor influencing health promotion behavior in adults, it is necessary to consider strategies that are tailored towards improving digital literacy in adults from all age groups and to conduct systematic education on digital devices.

Citations

• The Effect of Digital Health Literacy, Self-Efficacy on Self-Care Behaviors among Community-Dwelling Elderly: Focusing on Gyeongsangbuk-do
  Hyojin Son, Youngran Han
  Research in Community and Public Health Nursing.2025; 36: 59.     CrossRef
• The Parallels, Pearls, and Perils of Health and Genomic Literacy
  Rebecca Kronk, Kim Subasic
  Nursing Clinics of North America.2025; 60(2): 229.     CrossRef

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to construct and test a hypothetical model of clinical nurses’ spiritual nursing care based on the theory of planned behavior. Methods From May 1 to May 31, 2019, data of 289 nurses working at a university hospital were collected and analyzed. Results The goodness-of-fit of the final model was at a good level (TLI=.90, CFI=.91, SRMR=.06, RMSEA=.06). The intention toward spiritual nursing was directly affected by attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control toward spiritual nursing. Spiritual nursing care was both directly and indirectly affected by attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and intention toward spiritual nursing. These variables accounted for 76.6% of the intention to spiritual nursing and 44.5% of spiritual nursing care. Conclusion Clinical nurses’ spiritual nursing care can be improved by intention, attitude, subjective norm, and decreased perceived behavioral control toward spiritual nursing. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the job of nursing, create an environment for spiritual nursing, and develop and implement various education programs.

Citations

• Spiritual nursing education programme for nursing students in Korea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  Hyun-Jin Cho, Kyoungrim Kang, Kyo-Yeon Park
  BMC Nursing.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
• A Structural Model for Aggression in Middle School Students in Korea: Based on Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior
  Sook Jang, Hye Young Ahn
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2023; 20(2): 1576.     CrossRef

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to determine the levels of medication adherence in patients with heart failure and explore the factors related to it.
Methods
Cross-sectional and descriptive surveys were conducted in 107 patients with heart failure who visited C Hospital in D City. Data were collected from patients using self-report questionnaires between May 2015 and November 2016, and their medical records were identified. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and correlation and hierarchical multiple regression analyses using SPSS.
Results
The mean score of medication adherence was 10.23±2.70. Patients with long-term adverse effects showed worse medication adherence than those without long-term adverse effects (t=2.55, p=.012). Medication adherence positively correlated with depression (r=.34, p=.001) and barriers (r=.48, p=.001) but negatively correlated with attitude (r=-.39, p=.001). The hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that the model with two independent variables of long-term adverse effects (β=-.23, p=.008) and barriers (β=.37, p<.001) explained the 29.6% in medication adherence (F=11.93, p<.001).
Conclusion
To improve medication adherence, a nursing strategy to reduce long-term adverse effects and barriers accompanied by continuous monitoring is required.

Citations

• A predictive model for medication adherence in older adults with heart failure
  Eun Ha Oh, Chun-Ja Kim, Elizabeth A Schlenk
  European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.2024; 23(6): 635.     CrossRef
• One‐year trajectories of self‐care behaviours and unplanned hospital readmissions among patients with heart failure: A prospective longitudinal study
  Youn‐Jung Son, Insil Jang
  Journal of Clinical Nursing.2023; 32(17-18): 6427.     CrossRef
• The Role of Depression on Treatment Adherence in Patients with Heart Failure–a Systematic Review of the Literature
  Valentina Poletti, Francesco Pagnini, Paolo Banfi, Eleonora Volpato
  Current Cardiology Reports.2022; 24(12): 1995.     CrossRef

Purpose
Nurses are at the forefront of the battle against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Nurses’ expertise, attitude, and practice of prevention and control are important to provide a good quality of care for patients and to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection. This study aimed to investigate the attitudes and practices toward droplet and airborne universal precaution among nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak and to identify factors associated with nursing practices. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among nurses who had been involved in COVID-19 prevention and control and were able to join in the research from referral hospitals from Bandung, West Java, Indonesia from May 1 to 20, 2020. The questionnaire comprised three parts: demographic characteristics, attitude toward droplet and airborne universal precaution, and practice toward droplet and airborne universal precaution. Results: The response rate was 91.7% (550 of 600 nurses). The majority were women (75.5%), aged 31.26±7.19 years (range: 22~55). Attitude (β=.51, p=.036) and perception of risk of contracting COVID-19 (β=.66, p=.045) were factors found to be associated with practices toward droplet and airborne universal precaution during the COVID-19 outbreak. Conclusion: The Indonesian government needs to improve health services by enhancing and expanding tailored training programs for nurses on routine infection prevention and provide policies to better control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Citations

• Influences of healthcare workers' behaviours towards infection prevention and control practices in the clinical setting: A systematic review
  Gift A. Mutsonziwa, Marwa Mojab, Megha Katuwal, Paul Glew
  Nursing Open.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study aimed to identify the factors explaining the performance of health behaviors among adults with metabolic syndrome based on the theory of planned behavior.
METHODS
A total of 218 adults with metabolic syndrome were recruited for the study from September to December, 2017. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 22.0 and AMOS 24.0.
RESULTS
The hypothetical model appeared to fit the data with χ²/df=2.65, SRMR (Standardized Root Mean Residual)=.07, PNFI (Parsimonious Normed Fit Index)=.67. Attitude toward health behavior, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control explained 32.3% of variance in intention toward health behavior. Perceived behavioral control showed significant direct effects and mediating effect through intention on health behavior (γ=.57, t=5.85). Family support also had significant direct effects on health behavior (γ=.38, t=4.75). Attitude toward health behavior, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and family support were the significant factors explaining 56.3% of variance in the performance of health behaviors among patients with metabolic syndrome.
CONCLUSION
Health promotion programs for behavioral modification in this population should focus on these factors to lead to better health outcomes. Further studies are warranted to test the health promotion strategies based on theory of planned behavior for long-term change toward a healthy lifestyle among individuals with metabolic syndrome.

Citations

• Factors Affecting Radiation Protective Behaviors in Perioperative Nurses Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior: Path Analysis
  Se Young Jang, Hee Sun Kim, Seok Hee Jeong, Young Man Kim
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2023; 53(2): 222.     CrossRef
• Factors Associated with Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome Among Middle-Aged Postmenopausal Korean Women: A Study Based on the Information, Motivation, Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model
  Yoonjung Kim, Sooyeon Park
  Patient Preference and Adherence.2023; Volume 17: 2279.     CrossRef
• Predictors of Health Promotion Behaviors Among Working Adults at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
  Sungwon Park, Min Kyeong Jang, Chang Gi Park, Oi Saeng Hong
  Nursing Research.2022; 71(4): 275.     CrossRef
• Development and Evaluation of an Integrated Health Management Program for Psychiatric Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
  Yun Bock Kwak, Ji Young Kim
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2022; 52(3): 261.     CrossRef
• An Analysis and Evaluation of the Theory of Planned Behavior Using Fawcett and DeSanto-Madeya's Framework
  Sungwon Park, Hyewon Shin
  Advances in Nursing Science.2021; 44(4): E141.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify factors that influence the performance of cancer pain management among nurses in an oncology unit.
METHODS
The participants of this study were nurses working in an oncology unit at an oncology hospital located in Busan city. Data was collected between January 10 and February 10, 2018 from questionnaire responses received 101 nurses. Measures used for this study assessed knowledge and attitudes toward cancer pain management, patient-centered care, and the performance of cancer pain management. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, a one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression analysis.
RESULTS
Performance of cancer pain management was significantly correlated with knowledge (r=.21, p=.032), attitudes toward cancer pain management (r=.21, p=.034), and patient-centered care (r=.33, p=.001). In addition, performance of cancer pain management was influenced by knowledge of cancer pain management (β=.27, p=.008), patient-centered care (β=.33, p=.001), and working in the surgery department (β=.24, p=.012). The explanatory power of this model was 29.3%.
CONCLUSION
These results suggest the need for programs to improve patient-centered care, and continual education on cancer pain management guidelines, in order to provide organized and effective pain management.

Citations

• Assessing healthcare professionals’ perceptions of pain concepts and beliefs
  Sejun Oh, Yeonji Gu, Inbeom Kim, Euha Kwon, Sangheon Lee, Kyounghae Kim
  NeuroRehabilitation.2024; 55(1): 117.     CrossRef
• Development of a nurse navigation program for cancer pain
  Miyoung Yoo, Eunyoung E. Suh, Mi Jang, Sunsil Kang
  Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing.2024; 11(7): 100528.     CrossRef
• Managing Postembolization Syndrome Through a Machine Learning–Based Clinical Decision Support System
  Minkyeong Kang, Myoung Soo Kim
  CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing.2024; 42(11): 817.     CrossRef
• Understanding of Dense Breast and Perception of Breast Cancer Risk of Nurses with or without Dense Breast Notification
  Seon Mi Yoon, Jeong Hee Kang
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2023; 23(2): 75.     CrossRef
• Nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward patient-controlled analgesia for postoperative pain control in a tertiary hospital in South Korea
  Mi-Ra Kang, Youn-Ju Kwon
  BMC Nursing.2022;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Factors Affecting Nurses’ Performance of Cancer Pain Management in a Tertiary Hospital
  Minhwa Kang, Minjeong Seo
  The Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care.2022; 25(3): 99.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing Oncology Nurses’ Pain Management of Cancer Patients
  Hoi Sook Seo, Eun Young Park, Se Jin Park, Bo Ra Han, Myung Jin Jang
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2021; 21(4): 213.     CrossRef
• The Knowledge, Attitudes, Performance, and Barriers of Nurses to Pain in Oncology Settings: A Multi-Center Study
  Hyekyung Kim, Soeun Choi, Sue Kim, Jiyeon Lee, Sun-Hee Kim, Insook Lee, Yoonjung Shin, Hye-Young Jang
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2021; 21(1): 15.     CrossRef
• Pain Assessment of Lung Cancer Patients in the Emergency Department: A Case Report
  Nayung Youn
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2021; 21(4): 194.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study aimed to investigate attitude toward and intention to use the so-called silver-care robot technology in older adults and family members.
METHODS
This descriptive correlational study recruited 80 older adults and 80 family members who were users of a general hospital in Seoul city. Data collection, conducted from February to March 2019, used the Almere model and self-reported questionnaires that included items on socio-demographic and robot-related characteristics.
RESULTS
The mean age of the older adults was 73.48±6.88 years and that of family members was 53.48±10.08 years. No differences were identified in attitude toward and intention to use silver-care robot technology among the older adults and family members. The older adults were more concerned with the trustworthiness (t=2.46, p=.015) of the care robot technology, whereas the family members were more concerned with ease of use (t=−2.97, p=.003). Intention to use was significantly affected by perceived enjoyment in the older adults (25.4%, p=.001) and perceived usefulness (p=.009) and ease of use (p=.002) in the family members (57.1%).
CONCLUSION
The participants showed a positive attitude toward and intention to use silver-care robot technology. Perceived enjoyment, perceived usefulness and ease of use should be considered in the development and application of silver-care robot technology.

Citations

• Analysis of instructors’ intention to use and experience of using cognitive training robots for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
  Lee Kyounga, Jung Ae-Ri, Park Eun-A, Jang Seon-Mi
  Universal Access in the Information Society.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Factors associated with intention to use care robots among people with physical disabilities
  Sang H. Jung, Yong Soon Shin
  Nursing Outlook.2024; 72(3): 102145.     CrossRef
• Developmental Study on “Smart Silver Care”: A Mobile Application to Alleviate Loneliness in Older Adults within the Community
  Hee-Kyung Choi, Kayoung Lee, Seon-Heui Lee
  Healthcare.2023; 11(17): 2376.     CrossRef
• Needs Analysis for Non-Face-to-Face Services among Older Adults to Reduce Loneliness
  Hee Kyung Choi, Seon Heui Lee
  Healthcare.2022; 10(8): 1576.     CrossRef
• The Humanoid Robot Sil-Bot in a Cognitive Training Program for Community-Dwelling Elderly People with Mild Cognitive Impairment during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Eun-A Park, Ae-Ri Jung, Kyoung-A Lee
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(15): 8198.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the willingness of family members to perform the CPR to their loved one with heart disease.
METHODS
226 participants whose family member is hospitalized with heart disease were recruited from two hospitals in Daegu city. Data were collected by using questionnaires which included demographic characteristics, factors including knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy and the willingness to perform CPR.
RESULTS
Participants reported on their level of knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy of CPR at the following levels: 9.16±2.66, 35.55±5.56, and 63.83±19.37 respectively. Only 53% of the participants reported prior CPR training, and 67.7% indicated that they would be willing to perform CPR to their family member with heart disease. Of the participants without prior CPR training, 34% reported that they did not recognize the importance of CPR training. Participants reported attitude (p=.002) and self-efficacy (p=.040) predicted willingness to perform CPR. Age (p < .001), gender (p=.004), educational level (p < .001), occupation (p < .001), prior CPR training (p < .001) were related to willingness to perform CPR.
CONCLUSION
This study findings suggest that it is necessary to develop educational programs for public to improve competent CPR performance.

Citations

• Effects of immersive virtual reality cardiopulmonary resuscitation training on prospective kindergarten teachers' learning achievements, attitudes and self‐efficacy
  Ze‐Min Liu, Xianli Fan, Yujiao Liu, Xin‐dong Ye
  British Journal of Educational Technology.2022; 53(6): 2050.     CrossRef
• Relationships among Affect, Hardiness and Self-Efficacy in First Aid Provision by Airline Cabin Crew
  Yi-Chen Yu, Jyh-Chong Liang
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(4): 2108.     CrossRef
• Indicators Related to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation According to Occupation Among Family Members of Coronary Heart Disease Patients
  Gyung-Jae Oh, Kyungsuk Lee, Kyungsu Kim, Young-Hoon Lee
  Chonnam Medical Journal.2020; 56(3): 196.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing for Intention to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Elementary and Secondary School Teachers
  Kyoung Sun Song, Kyung-Yeon Park
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2020; 31(3): 384.     CrossRef
• Knowledge, Attitude, Self-Confidence and Performance Ability on Cardiopulmonary resuscitation of Seafarers
  Jeong-Hee HWANG, Byung-Jo HAN
  JOURNAL OF FISHRIES AND MARINE SCIENCES EDUCATION.2019; 31(6): 1552.     CrossRef
• Knowledge, Attitude and Self-efficacy of CPR among Health-related and Non Health-related Majors University Students
  Young-Sook KIM, Ji-Suk KIM, Jeong-Eon PARK
  JOURNAL OF FISHRIES AND MARINE SCIENCES EDUCATION.2018; 30(3): 861.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The aim of the study was to examine effects of a fall prevention education program among inpatients over 65 years old.
METHODS
A quasi- experimental study with two intervention groups and a comparison was used. One hundred and forty-three participants recruited from one university hospital were assigned to one of three groups: Video-only education (n=49), video plus leaflet education (n=45), and a comparison group who received a routine education (n=49). The data collection period was from March to August 2016.
RESULTS
The two intervention groups reported higher scores in fall prevention behaviors than the comparison group (F=19.83, p < .001). Participants who viewed the video and received the leaflet education reported higher scores than those with video only education. The scores of attitudes toward falls (F=16.05, p < .001), and satisfaction with education (F=40.02, p < .001) in both intervention groups were also significantly higher than the comparison group, with no significant difference between the two intervention groups.
CONCLUSION
The fall prevention program was effective in improving fall-related attitude and satisfaction among elderly inpatients. Since the video plus leaflet education was most effective in improving prevention behaviors, it might be included in routine orientation on admission for the elderly.

Citations

• The Impact of a Fall Prevention Education Program on Falls-related Knowledge, Prevention Behavior, and Falls Efficacy
  Jieun Oh, Taeyoung Lee, Joohyun Kim, Hyeonsuk Park, Suyeong Park, Jihye Jeong, Yeongeun Lee, Sujin Son, Ju Young Park
  Quality Improvement in Health Care.2024; 30(2): 62.     CrossRef
• The Effectiveness of Multimedia Education on Patients' Knowledge and Behavior on Fall Prevention
  Shamsi Nasiri, Samira Daneshvar, Habib Emami, Fatemeh Nasiri, Dina Batebi, Fatemeh Bahrambeygi
  Journal of Preventive, Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies in Medicine.2023; 2(1): 33.     CrossRef
• Development and effectiveness of an integrated medication management program centered on senior welfare centers for older adults with hypertension: A cross-sectional study
  Heuijeong Moon, Dukyoo Jung
  Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2023; 25(3): 297.     CrossRef
• Comparative Study of the Accuracy of At-Point Clinical Frailty Scale and Morse Fall Scale in Identifying High-Risk Fall Patients among Hospitalized Adults
  Sunghwan Ji, Hee-Won Jung, Jeounghee Kim, Younghye Kwon, Yeonmi Seo, Semin Choi, Hyoun Jin Oh, Ji Yeon Baek, Il-Young Jang, Eunju Lee
  Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research.2023; 27(2): 99.     CrossRef
• A comparative study on the training method that mixed face-to-face/non-face-to-face education for apprentice engineers in the training ship
  Jung-Ho Noh, Eun-Seok Jeong, Jin-Uk Lee, Sae-Gin Oh, Kyoung-Kuk Yoon, Jong-Su Kim, Hyeon-Min Jeon, Jae-Jung Hur
  Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology.2022; 46(2): 93.     CrossRef
• A comparative study on video training and lecture-style training for apprentice engineers of training ships
  Ki-Young Han, Jun-Soo Kim, Hong-Beom Kim, Jae Jung Hur
  Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology.2021; 45(6): 459.     CrossRef
• Development and Effect of a Fall Prevention Program Based on King’s Theory of Goal Attainment in Long-Term Care Hospitals: An Experimental Study
  Bom-Mi Park
  Healthcare.2021; 9(6): 715.     CrossRef
• The Effect of Video Education on Cancer Patient Advance Directive Writing
  Ji Su Kang, Hyeon Ok Kim
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2020; 20(1): 39.     CrossRef
• The Effects of Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Education for Elderly Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty
  Mi Hee Lee, Mee Ock Gu
  Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2019; 26(4): 269.     CrossRef
• Physical Attributes of Housing and Elderly Health: A New Dynamic Perspective
  Zan Yang, Yuqi Fu
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2019; 16(24): 4961.     CrossRef
• Effects of Video-centered Nursing Education Program on Anxiety, Uncertainty, and Self-care among Cataract Surgery Patients
  Hyang Hee Jeon, Soo Jin Lee
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2018; 30(5): 482.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
Subjective Attitudes toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be diverse. The purpose of this study was to identify subjective attitudes toward CPR among hospital nurses working in emergency room and intensive care units.
METHODS
The Q methodology was used. The 42 Q-statements selected by each of the 38 participants were classified into a shape of normal distribution. The collected data were analyzed using a QUANL program.
RESULTS
Three types of attitudes emerged: ‘TypeI, CPR requires professionalism(medical personnel-centered)’, ‘Type II, CPR requires reality (patient-centered)’, and ‘Type III, CPR requires ethicality (human dignity-centered)’.
CONCLUSION
The findings suggest that nursing intervention programs for the three types should be developed. Mandatory repeat education programs for TypeI, Development of guidelines for the prohibition and termination of CPR for TypeII. Continuing education on wills and advance directives for TypeIII can be helpful.

Citations

• Nurses’ Experiences of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: An Integrative Review of Qualitative Studies
  Myunghwa Jeon, Hyeonji Kang, Sanghee Kim
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2025; 31(1): 110.     CrossRef
• Predicting nurses' intentions in allowing family presence during resuscitation: A cross‐sectional survey
  Ju Young Park, Jiyeon Ha
  Journal of Clinical Nursing.2021; 30(7-8): 1018.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify attitudes of male baby boomer toward holistic health using Q-methodology.
METHODS
Q-methodology is analysed through the subjectivity of each type of attitudes. Thirty-five q-statements were selected from a total of 145 statements. These statements were categorized into six areas (Physical, psychological, spiritual, work and leisure, love and friendship, culture). The recruited P-sample consisted of thirty-four male baby boomers from one town and two cities. The 35 selected Q-statements from each of 35 participants were classified into the shape of a normal distribution using a 9-point scale. The collected data were analysed using the PQMethod Program 2.11.
RESULTS
Four types of male baby boomer attitudes towards holistic health were identified. The first is a relationship oriented-marital relationship oriented type, the second type is an economic oriented- job seeking type, the third type is a nature friendly oriented-independent living type, and the fourth type is health oriented-physical health seeking type.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study indicated that different approaches to holistic health promotion program could be developed based on the four types of holistic health attitudes among baby boom generation males in Korea.

PURPOSE
The purposes of this study were to identify nurses' empathy, attitude and pain management for patients with dementia and the factors associated with their performance of pain management.
METHODS
The study design was a cross-sectional survey. The participants in the study were 114 nurses working at 12 geriatric hospitals. This study utilized the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI), which measures four empathy factors. Nurses' attitudes toward pain and performance of pain management, and general and pain related characteristics were measured by self-administered questionnaires.
RESULTS
Barriers to pain management for patients with dementia were absence of guidelines, prejudice of pain in dementia, and lack of time and knowledge deficit. There was a significant positive correlation between empathic concern and attitudes, perspective-taking of empathy and pain management. There was also a correlation between empathy and pain management. Stepwise linear regression analysis indicated that the significant factors affecting the performance of pain management included perspective-taking of empathy, use of pain management in dementia guideline and attitudes toward pain. These factors explained 24.0% of variance.
CONCLUSION
The findings from this study suggest that empathy and positive attitude are the important provider attributes which needs to be enhanced by educational programs. It is also necessary to develop and disseminate guidelines for a dementia specific pain management.

Citations

• Influence of Pain Management Knowledge, Pain Management Self-Efficacy, and Empathic Capacity on Pain Management Performance of Nurses in Orthopedic Units
  Ji-Eon Han, Jeonghyun Cho
  STRESS.2022; 30(2): 109.     CrossRef
• Pain Management Program in Cardiology: A Template for Application of Normalization Process Theory and Social Marketing to Implement a Change in Practice Quality Improvement
  Kerstin Bode, Peter Whittaker, Miriam Dressler, Yvonne Bauer, Haider Ali
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2022; 19(9): 5251.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing Oncology Nurses’ Pain Management of Cancer Patients
  Hoi Sook Seo, Eun Young Park, Se Jin Park, Bo Ra Han, Myung Jin Jang
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2021; 21(4): 213.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing Performance of Pain Assessment and Pain Intervention for Dementia Patients among Long-term Care Hospital Nurses
  Mi Seon Jeon, Chi Eun Song, Jeong Min Park, Weon Gyeong Kim
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2020; 32(3): 283.     CrossRef
• The Influence of Dementia Attitude, Empathy, and Burden Related to Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia Patients on Job Satisfaction of Long-Term Care Hospital Nurses
  Yun-Suk Lee, Hwasoon Kim
  Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2020; 22(3): 205.     CrossRef
• Model of Empathic Pain Assessment and Treatment in Persons With Dementia
  Lauren T. Starr, Kristin Corey Magan
  Research in Gerontological Nursing.2020; 13(5): 264.     CrossRef
• Reliability and Validity of the Korean version of the Pain in Older Adults Knowledge Survey (K-POAKS) among Nurses Who Have Worked in Long-term Care Hospitals
  Young Seun Ryu, Jeong Sook Park
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2020; 31(2): 130.     CrossRef
• The Effect of Nurses’ Compassion Competence on Performance of Terminal Care in Geriatric Hospitals
  Young Hye An, Soon Rim Suh
  Journal of Health Informatics and Statistics.2019; 44(3): 253.     CrossRef
• Development and Effect of Evidence-based Nursing Practice Guidelines for Pain Management in Patients with Dementia
  Young Seun Ryu, Jeong Sook Park
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(2): 176.     CrossRef
• Nursing students’ Attitudes to Dementia and Empathy as Predictors of Pain Assessment in Patients with Dementia: A Mediation Model
  Mihyun Lee
  Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2019; 21(1): 41.     CrossRef
• Empathy in Family Caregivers for Persons with Dementia: A Q Methodology Study
  Kim Hyojin, Song Jun-Ah
  Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2017; 19(3): 214.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study was to identify relationships between the levels of perceived stress, cancer-related knowledge, attitude and prevention behaviors, and to explore factors influencing cancer prevention behaviors of adult women in Korea.
METHODS
This study was a descriptive research, using a cross-sectional survey. A convenience sample of 314 women aged 20 to 64 was selected. A self-administered questionnaire was used to measure perceived stress, cancer-related knowledge, cancer-related attitude, and cancer prevention behaviors. The data were analyzed with the SPSS/WIN 21.0 program.
RESULTS
Cancer-related knowledge significantly differed according to age, marital status, education level, and occupation. While correlations between cancer-related knowledge, cancer-related attitude, and cancer prevention behaviors were positive, correlations between perceived stress and cancer prevention behaviors were negative. The hierarchical regression analyses revealed significant positive relations between cancer prevention behaviors and age (beta=.18, p=.003), perceived health status (beta=.22, p<.001), periodic checkup (beta=.21, p=.002), and cancer-related attitude (beta=.25, p<.001). Perceived stress on the other hand was negatively related to cancer prevention behaviors (beta=-.23, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
Interventions targeting women, especially young adults should focus on enhancing cancer-related attitude in order to improve cancer prevention behaviors. Thus, there continues to be a need to reduce perceived stress in adult women.

Citations

• Factors related to Cancer Preventive Behavior among Patients with Early Gastric Cancer who Underwent Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
  Sunghye Choo, Sanghee Kim, Yong Chan Lee, Eunsung Kim
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2023; 23(2): 47.     CrossRef
• Structural Equation Modeling Analysis on Health Literacy and Cancer Prevention Behaviors among Medically-Underserved, Low-Income Populations
  Eun Jin Kim, Su Hyun Kim
  Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2021; 28(1): 83.     CrossRef
• Influence of Sleep Quality, Coffee Consumption, and Perceived Stress on the Incidence of Thyroid Cancer in Healthy Korean Adults
  Myoyoun Kim, Seon Young Hwang
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2021; 33(2): 125.     CrossRef
• Influence of Knowledge and Attitude of Cancer on Cancer Prevention Health Promoting Behavior in General Hospital Nurses
  SooHyeon Kim, Eun Young Park
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2018; 18(3): 163.     CrossRef
• Impacts of Colorectal Cancer Knowledge and Health Literacy on Self-management Behaviors among Elderly Women in Rural Areas
  Hyenam Hwang
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2017; 29(5): 527.     CrossRef
• Health Literacy, Cancer Knowledge, and Cancer Preventive Behaviors among Rural Older Adults
  Hyenam Hwang
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2016; 16(4): 234.     CrossRef
• Knowledge, Attitude, and Preventive Health Behavior of Cancer in Middle-aged Men
  Youngrye Park, Hwee Wee
  The Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing.2014; 17(2): 97.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of sexual attitude among the elderly to their sexual life while exploring the moderating effect of general characteristics in the relationship between sexual attitude and sexual life.
METHODS
A descriptive research design was used. The subjects were 322 married elderly from four silver centers in Seoul and Gangwon-do. Aging Sexuality Attitude Scale developed by White (1982) was used to examine sexual life status and general characteristics of the subjects (gender, age, academic background, religion, economic status, and residential type). For data analysis, chi2-test, t-test, and ANOVA were conducted. Since the dependent variable of sexual life is a binary variable, hierarchical logistic regression was implemented.
RESULTS
There were 180 people (55.9%) who had a sexual life. Depending on gender (chi2=35.03, p<.001), academic background (chi2=29.45, p<.001), and economic status (chi2=7.36, p=.025), the subjects showed significant difference in terms of sexual life. Regarding sexual attitude, the subjects showed significant difference depending on gender (t=-5.47, p<.001), age (t=-2.31, p=.021), academic background (t=5.16, p<.001), economic status (F=3.17, p=.043), and sexual life status (t=4.99, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
It is important to devise the sex education program in consideration of gender, age, and academic background that showed moderating effects.

Citations

• Necessity and methods of sexual education in the elderly population
  Hana Yoon
  Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2019; 62(6): 320.     CrossRef
• Effects of Expressive Sexual Coping Behavior on the Prostitution Attitude of Spouseless Men
  Byeong-Joo Jeon, Keon-Hoo Kim
  Journal of Digital Convergence.2015; 13(2): 13.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study aimed to identify if participating in a sexual education program, influences knowledge, and healthcare attitude among attitudes of nurse clinicians in Korea.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 210 Korean nurse clinicians. Data were collected through self-reported questionnaires from July to August, 2011 from five hospitals in S and I cities. Data were analyzed using t-test, Pearson correlations, and multiple linear regression with SPSS/WIN 21.0.
RESULTS
This study reported that the majority of nurse clinicians had attended sexual programs about sexual harassment, reproductive system and function. There were significant correlations between experience of attending sexual education(r=.32, p=.003) and sexual knowledge(r=.14, p=.047) with sexual healthcare attitude. Sexual education on the job(beta=.13, p=.004), supplementary sexual education(beta=.17, p=.009), sexual knowledge(beta=.16, p=.048), and obstetrics and gynecology department carrier(beta=.29, p<.001) explained 14.0% of sexual healthcare attitude.
CONCLUSION
This study's results demonstrate that advanced and continuous sexual health program is necessary for nurse clinicians. Proper sexual knowledge and positive attitude may promote nursing intervention and counseling concerning patients' sexual problems.

Citations

• Sexual health knowledge and needs among young adults with congenital heart disease
  Su Jin Kwon, Yu-Mi Im, Ka Ming Chow
  PLOS ONE.2021; 16(5): e0251155.     CrossRef
• Sexual Health Care Attitudes and Practices of Nurses Caring for Patients with Cancer
  Young Hee Chae, Young Ok Song, Soon Tae Oh, Won Hee Lee, Young Mi Min, Hyang Mi Kim, Seung A Lee, Young Sin Choi
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2015; 15(1): 28.     CrossRef
• Nursing Student's Perceptions of Barriers on Sexuality : Sexuality Attitudes and Beliefs Survey
  Mi Young Chan
  Journal of Digital Convergence.2014; 12(6): 355.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study examines the relationships between academic self-efficacy, major satisfaction, and career attitude maturity among nursing students. The study further explored the mediating effect of major satisfaction on the relationship between academic self-efficacy and career attitude maturity.
METHODS
Data were collected via questionnaires from 239 nursing students in D city and P city from March 1 to March 30, 2012. Pearson's correlation and multiple regression analyses were used to assess the relationships between the variables.
RESULTS
1. The mean scores for academic self-efficacy, career attitude maturity, and major satisfaction were 3.81, 3.67, and 3.89, respectively. 2. Academic self-efficacy was positively correlated with major satisfaction and career attitude maturity. 3. Major satisfaction had a mediating effect on the relationship between academic self-efficacy and career attitude maturity.
CONCLUSION
Academic self-efficacy is expected to serve as a foundation for the promotion of career attitude maturity.

Citations

• The effects of satisfaction with major, and dental hygiene professionalism on career preparation behavior of dental hygiene students
  Ji-Hyoung Han, Min-Young Kim
  Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene.2023; 23(5): 387.     CrossRef
• Academic Achievement of Nursing College Students according to Academic Self-efficacy: The Mediating Effect of Major Satisfaction
  Juyeoun Kim, Hyeon Ok Kim, Myungha Lee
  Child Health Nursing Research.2019; 25(2): 205.     CrossRef
• The Effects of Major Satisfaction and Self-esteem of Students Majoring in Optometry and Optic Science on College Life Adaptation
  Eun-Sun Seo, Sun-Hee Park
  The Korean Journal of Vision Science.2019; 21(2): 153.     CrossRef
• Factors Associated with the Choices of Local Hospitals among New Graduate Nurses
  Eun-Young Kim, Hun Ha Cho
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2018; 24(3): 202.     CrossRef
• Moderating Effect of Professor-Student Interaction on the Relationship between Career Decision Self-efficacy and Major Satisfaction among Nursing Students
  Hye Sun Hyun, Yunyoung Kim
  Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2018; 24(1): 29.     CrossRef
• Specialty satisfaction, positive psychological capital, and nursing professional values in nursing students: A cross-sectional survey
  Chung Hee Woo, Ju Young Park
  Nurse Education Today.2017; 57: 24.     CrossRef
• Convergence Study about Problem-based Learing and Self-directed Learning Ability, Problem Solving Skills, Academic Self-efficacy, Motivation toward Learning of Nursing Students
  Seung-Ju Kang, Eun-Ju Kim, Hae-Jin Shin
  Journal of the Korea Convergence Society.2016; 7(2): 33.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing the Career Preparation Behavior of Nursing Students
  Tae Jeong Jang, Mikyung Moon
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2016; 22(4): 344.     CrossRef
• Senior Nursing Students' Perceived Competence of Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
  Jin-il Kim, Doo Ree Kim, Hyo Nam Lim
  The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2016; 22(2): 115.     CrossRef
• The Relationship between Emotional intelligence, Academic self-efficacy and self-leadership among Nursing Students
  Oi Sun Lee
  Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2015; 16(9): 6036.     CrossRef
• Nursing Students' Awareness of Career Decision-making Self-efficacy, Career Search Behavior and Commitment to Career Choice
  Kyoung A Lee, Jinhyun Kim
  Perspectives in Nursing Science.2015; 12(1): 42.     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing on Learning Flow of Nursing Students
  Seon-Hwa Kim, Sang-Youn Park
  Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2014; 15(3): 1557.     CrossRef
• The Relationship of Career Identity, Major Satisfaction and College Adaptation of Nursing Freshmen
  In-Young Cho
  Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2014; 15(5): 2937.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify aging anxiety and influencing factors of middle-aged adults.
METHODS
Descriptive correlation design was used. Three hundred and three middle-aged adults participated in the study and completed the questionnaires in the period from September 11 to October 15 of 2011. The data was analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and hierarchial multiple regression analysis.
RESULTS
Aging anxiety of middle-aged adults was higher than a moderate level. Socio-demographic variables such as age, religion, education, economic level, perceived health status and experience of living with older adults influenced significantly on aging anxiety. In contrast, general self-efficacy, aging knowledge and attitude toward older adults were negatively correlated with aging anxiety. Hierarchial multiple regression analysis incorporating these variables showed an explanation rate of aging anxiety at 21%. And religion, perceived health status, attitude toward older adults, and general self-efficacy were statistically significant among variables that influence on aging anxiety.
CONCLUSION
The findings of this study suggest that senior preparation programs that can enhance self-efficacy, induce positive attitude on older adults and promote health should be implemented to reduce aging anxiety of middle-aged adults.

Citations

• 중년 여성의 행복감과 삶의 의미가 노화 불안에 미치는 영향*
  성민 전, 정윤 박
  Journal of Family Relations.2025; 29(4): 49.     CrossRef
• Yaşlı Bireylere Bakım Verenlerde Yaşlılık Dönemi Korkusu ve Ölüm Kaygısı
  Kübra Sarı, Merve Çayır Yılmaz
  Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi.2025; 8(1): 10.     CrossRef
• Aging is inevitable: understanding aging anxiety related to physical symptomology and quality of life with the mediating role of self-esteem in adults
  Rowaida Yawar, Soulat Khan, Maryam Rafiq, Nimra Fawad, Sundas Shams, Saher Navid, Muhammad Abdullah Khan, Nabiha Taufiq, Areesha Touqir, Moazma Imran, Tayyab Ali Butt
  International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare.2024; 17(2): 170.     CrossRef
• Association between Menopausal Women’s Quality of Life and Aging Anxiety: The Role of Life Satisfaction and Depression
  Seunghee Lee, Mijung Jang, Dohhee Kim, KyooSang Kim
  Medicina.2024; 60(8): 1189.     CrossRef
• Evaluating Eye Health and Interest in Eye Health Care of Middle-Aged Adults
  Myoung-Hee Lee, Ka-Ul Choi, Se-Jin Kim
  Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society.2023; 28(2): 83.     CrossRef
• Aging anxiety and beliefs about exercise in middle-aged women
  Nedim TEKİN, Adeviye AYDIN
  Turkish Journal of Kinesiology.2023; 9(3): 214.     CrossRef
• The health status, aging anxiety, social networking, generativity, and happiness of late middle-aged adults
  Hae Kyung Chang
  The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2021; 27(4): 392.     CrossRef
• The Effects of Climacteric Symptom Cognition, Self-efficacy on Aging Anxiety in Middle-Aged Couples: Actor and Partner Interdependence Mediation Model
  Yeon-Suk Kim, Myung-Haeng Hur
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2021; 33(3): 247.     CrossRef
• Development of an Aging Anxiety Scale for Middle-Aged Women
  Haejin Lee, Mi-Ae You
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2019; 49(1): 14.     CrossRef
• The Effects of Social support, Self-efficacy and Perceived health status on Aging anxiety of the Middle-aged women
  Young-Ok Jung, Hyo-Sook Oh
  Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing.2016; 30(1): 30.     CrossRef
• Aging Anxiety, Factors of Successful Aging and Preparation for Aging in Early and Late Middle Age
  Kum-Hee Hong, Ju-Young Ha
  Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing.2015; 29(1): 29.     CrossRef
• Influences on the Aging Anxiety of University Students
  Suk-Jung Han, Hyo-Sun Kim
  Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2015; 16(2): 1164.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to compare the attitude of physicians and nurses toward family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
METHODS
100 physicians and 100 nurses from five hospitals with than 500 beds in B city were surveyed using a Family Presence During Resuscitation (FPDR) Inventory. The data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA and Duncan's multiple range test using SPSS/WIN 19.0 version.
RESULTS
Nurses showed more positive attitudes toward family presence during CPR but reported more concerns about the problem of confidentiality, arguing with family members, and emotional distress of family members than physicians did.
CONCLUSION
On the basis of results from this study, we recommend that educational program be developed within the hospitals to change the negative perception of health care providers for the family presence during CPR.

Citations

• Emergency Nurses' Perceptions of Family Presence during Resuscitation: A Thematic Analysis
  You Ri Choi, Yeojin Yi
  Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2023; 30(4): 519.     CrossRef
• Family presence during resuscitation
  Monika Afzali Rubin, Tintin LG Svensson, Suzanne Forsyth Herling, Patricia Jabre, Ann Merete Møller
  Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
• A Corbin and Strauss Grounded Theory on the Experiences of Patients, Relatives, and Health Professionals About the Family Presence During Emergency Care
  Mayckel da Silva Barreto, Cristina Garcia-Vivar, Thiago Privado da Silva, Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon-Perlini, Sonia Silva Marcon
  Advances in Nursing Science.2022; 45(1): E1.     CrossRef
• Family presence during invasive procedures: a pilot study to test a tool
  Eva de Mingo-Fernández, Ángel Belzunegui-Eraso, Guillermina Medina-Martín, Roser Cuesta-Martínez, Raquel Tejada-Musté, María Jiménez-Herrera
  BMC Health Services Research.2022;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Predicting nurses' intentions in allowing family presence during resuscitation: A cross‐sectional survey
  Ju Young Park, Jiyeon Ha
  Journal of Clinical Nursing.2021; 30(7-8): 1018.     CrossRef
• La ausencia familiar en la atención de urgencia conlleva sufrimiento en pacientes y familiares
  M.S. Barreto, C. Garcia-Vivar, G. Dupas, L. Misue Matsuda, S. Silva Marcon
  Enfermería Intensiva.2020; 31(2): 71.     CrossRef
• Validity and Reliability of Korean Version of the Attitude Measurement Tool for Family Presence during Resuscitation
  Mi-Ran Lee, Mi Ha Chung
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2020; 32(2): 209.     CrossRef
• The absence of the family in emergency care contributes to suffering in patients and family members
  M.S. Barreto, C. Garcia-Vivar, G. Dupas, L. Misue Matsuda, S. Silva Marcon
  Enfermería Intensiva (English ed.).2020; 31(2): 71.     CrossRef
• Decidindo “caso a caso” a presença familiar no serviço de atendimento emergencial
  Mayckel da Silva Barreto, Sonia Silva Marcon, Cristina Garcia-Vivar, Mara Cristina Ribeiro Furlan, Leidyani Karina Rissardo, Maria do Carmo Lourenço Haddad, Giselle Dupas, Laura Misue Matsuda
  Acta Paulista de Enfermagem.2018; 31(3): 272.     CrossRef
• Emergency department nurses’ experience of performing CPR in South Korea
  Mi-ran Lee, Chiyoung Cha
  International Emergency Nursing.2018; 38: 29.     CrossRef
• Attitudes and Type Analysis of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among Hospital Nurses in Emergency Room and Intensive Care Units
  Eun-Ho Ha, Kyoung-Soon Hyun
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2017; 29(5): 484.     CrossRef
• Intention of Korean Nurses to Allow Family Presence During Resuscitation
  Kyoung-Iel Kim, Minju Kim
  Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing.2016; 18(4): 364.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an educational program about reproductive health promotion on sexual knowledge and attitudes of university students. METHODS: The sample included 79 students of all grades from 3 universities in Korea. Data were collected from 8th to 11th of January, 2008 by using a structured questionnaire administered before and after the educational program. The data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 12.0 program. RESULTS: The students' scores on sexual knowledge increased, and attitudes toward sexuality changed at the completion of the educational program. The program was especially effective in 'physiology', 'contraception and abortion' and 'venereal disease and AIDS' among sexual knowledge, and in 'intercourse' and 'sexual morality' among sexual attitudes. CONCLUSION: The results of this study show that an educational program about reproductive health increases sexual knowledge and changes the sexual attitudes of university students.

PURPOSE
This study was examined to identify the relationship among knowledge, attitude, and compliance with preventive behavior on influenza A (H1N1) by University students.
METHODS
The sample consisted of 101 students. The data were collected from August to September 2009 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression.
RESULTS
The mean scores of knowledge (11.89 +/- 1.39), attitude (30.16 +/- 2.87), and compliance with preventive behavior (22.35 +/- 3.51) on influenza A (H1N1) were above the average. The level of knowledge was not significantly different regardless of characteristics. Students' attitude differed according to gender (p<.001), and plan to seasonal influenza vaccination for this year (p=.007). Compliance with preventive behavior was significantly different according to experience of seasonal influenza vaccination during last year (p=.010), experience of obtained information about influenza A (H1N1) (p=.037). Significant correlations were found between knowledge and compliance with preventive behavior (p<.001), attitude and compliance with preventive behavior (p<.001). Knowledge and attitude was a predictor of compliance with preventive behavior (23.4%).
CONCLUSION
These findings indicate that perceived knowledge and attitude may be necessary to improve compliance with preventive behavior on influenza A (H1N1) among university students. The results of the study can be utilized in educational programs about preventing the occurrence of influenza among university students.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to analyze attitude toward dignified dying of Korean students majoring in human service area.
METHODS
The Q-methodology which provides a method of analyzing the subjectivity of each item was used. The 34 selected Q-statements from each of 38 subjects were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 9 point scale. The collected data was analyzed using a QUANL PC program.
RESULTS
Four types of attitude toward dignified dying from the subjects were identified. Type I is an expression type for happy emotion, Type II is a dislike type for life prolongation, Type III is a pursuit type for relationship improvement, and Type IV is a perception type for family presence.
CONCLUSION
The results of the study indicate that integrating multi-disciplinary curriculum development related to dignified dying and death education for students majoring in human service area are needed.

PURPOSE
This correlational study was to examine the relationships between dementia knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy and preventive behavior of low income middled-aged women.
METHODS
The subjects for this study were 125 low income middle aged women living in I city. The data were collected using the questionnaires for dementia knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy and preventive behavior. The data analysis was done by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson product moment correlation and stepwise multiple regression analysis.
RESULTS
The mean of dementia knowledge was 13.96 out of 20, attitude was 43.98 out of 60, self-efficacy was 54.07 out of 75 and preventive behavior was 25.98 out of 36. The positive correlations were revealed between dementia knowledge (r=.458, p=.000), attitude (r=.498, p=.000), self-efficacy (r=.573, p=.000) and preventive behavior. The influencing factors for dementia preventive behavior were self-efficacy, belief in Buddhism and attitude which accounted for 42.5% of the total variance.
CONCLUSION
Dementia knowledge, attitude and self-efficacy were identified as variables that correlate dementia preventive behavior. Also, self-efficacy is the most influential factor affecting dementia preventive behavior. On the basis of these results, it is necessary for nurses to consider using dementia knowledge and mode of efficacy expectation in order to improve dementia preventive behavior.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine the subjective opinions of first-generation Korean-Americans about survival.
METHODS
The Q-methodology which provides a method of analyzing the subjectivity of each item was used. The 34 selected Q-statements from each of 38 subjects were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 9 point scale. The collected data was analyzed using a QUANL/WIN program.
RESULTS
Four types of survival attitudes from 38 first-generation Korean-Americans were identified. Type I was a satisfaction type based on belief, Type II was an effort type based on purpose, Type III was an isolation type based on ethnicity, and Type IV was a compromise type based on adaptation. Results of this study indicate that approaches to a minority's survival strategies need to be differentiated taking this typology and various subject characteristics into account.
CONCLUSION
This information may provide a basic understanding for healthcare providers who work with first-generation Korean-Americans.

PURPOSE
This study aimed to identify the difference of sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of college students who fulfilled military service and those who did not, for providing basic data for developing nursing interventions for the college students.
METHODS
This study used a descriptive research design. The subjects of this study were 3,741 male college students. Data were collected through personal interviews using questionnaires from November to December 2007. The sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behavior measurement tool was used. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test and chi-square test.
RESULTS
The major findings of this study were as follows: 1) There was a statistically significant difference in sexual knowledge of contraception / abortion(p = .002, t = 3.16), venereal disease(p = .006, t = .2.73), sexual attitude of sexual behavior(p = .002; t = 3.13) and sexual double think(p = .047, t = 1.98) according to military service 2) There was a statistically significant difference in sexual behavior experience frequency of 9 items(friendship with opposite sex, kiss / embracing, petting, porno magazine / porno video contact, masturbation, sexual intercourse via anus, sexual intercourse via mouth, cause pregnancy, cause abortion: p < .000, chi-sqare = 39.47; p < .000, chi-sqare = 55.88; p < .000, chi-sqare = 46.76; p = .034, chi-sqare = 6.77; p = .017, chi-sqare = 12.05; p = .003, chi-sqare = 14.24; p < .000, chi-sqare = 47.70; p < .000, chi-sqare = 23.86; p < .000, chi-sqare = 21.84) respectively according to military service.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study indicate that sexual knowledge, attitudes and behavior differ before and after the experience of military service, so further study for detecting military sex culture character effecting difference in sex knowledge, attitudes and behavior is needed.

PURPOSE
This study was to provide baseline data to arrange systematic management for the infectious waste.
METHODS
This data was collected by self-reported questionnaires from a total of 419 subjects, ie nurses, nurse's aides and laboratory technicians working at a university hospital located in G city. The collected data were analyzed by t-test or ANOVA, Tukey test, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analysis using SPSS/WIN 12.0.
RESULTS
The knowledge of the infectious waste was statistically significant in type of staff and level of education. Attitude was statistically significant in type of staff, age group, level of education, working period, and marital status. And also the practice of the subject was statistically significant in type of staff, age group, education level, the working periods, and marital status. There was positive association between attitude and practice(r=.63, p< 001). By means of multiple stepwise regression analysis, total variance explained by the attitude towards infectious wastes, single employee, and the working periods less than ten years was 44% of the practice of infectious wastes.
CONCLUSION
An educational program focusing on strategy to change employee's attitude can be effective for building a well-organized management system.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among knowledge, attitudes, and the use of negative control maintenance techniques toward older adults among nurses working in geriatric hospitals (n=86).
METHODS
Data were collected from April 4th to May 30th in 2006 by using questionnaires of Fact on Aging Quiz Part I, Aging Semantic Differential Scaling, and Control Maintenance Techniques.
RESULTS
The findings showed that the nurses displayed lack of knowledge concerning older adults and their average rate of correct answer was 45.6%. They also hold some negative bias and attitudes, especially in psychological and social aspects. The level of using negative control maintenance techniques in managing older patients' problematic behaviors was reported as the mean of 5.65 with a possible range of 0-40. Nurse's knowledge of older adults was positively associated with their attitudes toward older adults, but their knowledge and attitudes were not associated with the use of negative control maintenance techniques.
CONCLUSION
It is necessary to provide educational programs for nurses that focus on a comprehensive understanding of aging with lifetime developmental perspectives. Further studies are needed to understand the factors associated with using negative control maintenance techniques and to evaluate the intervention programs in reducing the use of negative control maintenance techniques.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of a simulated disability program on attitude and stereotyping by nursing students toward people with disabilities.
METHODS
A total of 107 undergraduate nursing students attended and completed pre-and post-questionnaires on attitude and stereotyping. The experimental group participated in a simulation exercise program which was composed of wheel-chair mobility and vision modification in Nam-won Rehabilitation Center. The data were analyzed by the SPSS 12.0 program including frequency, percentage, chi-square test and t-test.
RESULTS
There was no significant difference in attitude toward people with disabilities between the two groups (t=-.743, p=.459). But there was a significant difference in stereotyping between the experimental and the control group(t=-4.097, p=.000).
CONCLUSION
As the result of this study, we can conclude that the program was effective to improve stereotyping toward people with disabilities.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to develope and evaluate the effects of an AIDS education program among health care workers on knowledge, attitudes and care intention about AIDS.
METHODS
This study was conducted by self reporting with a 44 items of structured questionnaire by 291 health care workers. The research was a quasi-experimental study using one group pre-post design. AIDS education program was consisted of phases for 50 minutes, using power point by a researcher and research assistants. Data were collected before and after education and was analyzed by descriptive statistics and paired t-test.
RESULTS
The level of general cognition about AIDS was low. There were a statistically significant increases in the mean of knowledge(t=-22.17, p=.000) and care intention(t=-2.74, p=.006). However, there was no significant difference in the mean of attitudes(t=-.57, p=.569) between the pre-post test.
CONCLUSION
The findings of this study showed the benefits of providing educational interventions for improving knowledge and care about AIDS, while there not any significant changes in attitudes, especially in items based on Korean socio-cultural values. Therefore, to increase attitude about AIDS, various teaching strategies need to be further studied and evaluated.