Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nayeon Kim, Hye-won Yun, Juwon Park, Fatima Nari, Hee Jin Wang, Kui Son Choi, Mina Suh
Summary: This study investigated the perception of social inequalities and healthcare utilization inequalities in Korea and explored the association with socioeconomic status. The findings revealed socioeconomic inequalities in healthcare utilization and health perception. Policymakers should address these inequalities and future research should focus on understanding perception of healthcare utilization and health inequalities.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Paul Y. Chang, Jihye Oh, Young-Mi Kim
Summary: This study examines the determinants of marriage decline in South Korea and finds that socioeconomic resources, income, and parental wealth have a positive impact on men's marriage chances. However, high educational attainment is negatively associated with marriage probability for Korean women.
JOURNAL OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yongjun Zhu, Seojin Nam, Lihong Quan, Jihyun Baek, Hongjin Jeon, Buzhou Tang
Summary: Studies have shown a clear connection between structural factors such as gender, social class, and occupation, and various suicide outcomes in South Korea. Male and female suicide victims have differences in suicide methods, warning signs, and places of death. Employees accounted for the largest proportion of murder-suicides, while over 50% of those choosing pesticides as their suicide method were primary workers.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jungeun Shin, Hyeonkyeong Lee, Eun Kyoung Choi, Chungmo Nam, Sun-Mi Chae, Oksik Park
Summary: This study investigated the impact of social-cultural and community factors on the well-being of adolescents in multicultural families. The results showed that social support, sense of community, economic status, and type of school significantly affect their well-being. These findings could be valuable for educators, health professionals, and policymakers in enhancing the well-being of adolescents in multicultural families.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Taha Abdulmagid Basheer Agila, Wagdi M. S. Khalifa, Seyi Saint Akadiri, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo, Mehmet Altuntas
Summary: By comparing biocapacity and ecological footprint, this paper analyzes the influence of load capacity factor on ecological damage. Various indices are used to study ecological problems, while considering the impact of structural change, trade globalization, economic growth, and energy on the load capacity factor. The findings suggest that economic growth, structural change, energy, and trade globalization can mitigate the load capacity factor, and all independent variables can predict it. Policy proposals for sustainable development in South Korea are provided based on the research findings.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sai Qu, Youngryel Ryu, Jiangong Liu, Jonathan A. Wang
Summary: South and North Korea have experienced contrasting economic developments since the 1950s despite sharing similar climates. The greening rate in North Korea over 1986-2017 was almost twice that of South Korea, with the expansion of agricultural facilities in South Korea's cropland being the main cause of the greening discrepancy. CO2 fertilization effects and transitions from grassland to cropland promoted an increase in NDVImax in North Korea, while deforestation led to decreasing NDVImax in forest areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
D. Phuong Do, Reanne Frank
Summary: COVID-19 case and death rates are higher in Black, Hispanic, and other minority communities compared to majority White communities. The increased case rates can be attributed to a larger presence of essential workers in minority communities, but the excess deaths in Black neighborhoods remain unexplained.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Binod Shrestha, Dan J. Green, Manish Baidya, Tim Chater, Jiban Karki, Andrew Ck Lee, Seema Khadka, Gerda Pohl, Rudra Neupane, Simon Rushton
Summary: In Nepal, significant inequalities in child health persist, with caste, ethnicity, and sex playing major roles. This study found that there were significant demographic differences in health seeking behaviors and accuracy of diagnoses of pneumonia among children under 5 based on ethnicity, sex, and district, highlighting the importance of a digitalized healthcare system in identifying and addressing these inequalities.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Maria Jose Monsalves, Iris Espinoza, Patricia Moya, Josefina Aubert, Doris Duran, Oscar Arteaga, Jay S. Kaufman, Shrikant I. Bangdiwala
Summary: The study found a strong association between social determinants of health, particularly structural factors, and caries indicators in preschool children in the Metropolitan Region of Chile. There were significant differences in caries prevalence between districts based on social advantage, and rurality and caregiver's education level were the most consistent predictors.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth Ingram, Sarah Ledden, Sarah Beardon, Manuel Gomes, Sue Hogarth, Helen McDonald, David P. Osborn, Jessica Sheringham
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the associations between household and area-level social determinants of health and multimorbidity prevalence or incidence in the general population. The findings suggest that household income and area-level deprivation are significant factors associated with multimorbidity.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yihao Tian, Yong Zhan, Min Wu
Summary: This study explores the distribution and differences in the health status of migrant workers in China by gender and age, and investigates the causes of health inequalities among them. Using data from the China Migrant Dynamic Survey in 2018, the paper analyzes the differences in health status across age groups for migrant workers of different genders and empirically assesses the impact of education level and health insurance on gender-related health inequalities. The results suggest that female migrant workers in China have significantly lower health levels than males, which worsen with age. This disparity may be attributed to lower social insurance participation and educational attainment among female migrant workers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Kyung Soo Woo, Su Hyun Bong, Tae Young Choi, Jun Won Kim
Summary: The study found that using smartphones for more than 4 hours on weekdays had negative effects on stress perception, sleep satisfaction, depressive symptoms, and suicide-related indicators. When using smartphones for 2-4 hours, the impact on mental health differed based on the purpose of usage. On weekends, using smartphones for 2-4 hours worsened sleep satisfaction but decreased suicide-related indicators.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Woohyun Yoo
Summary: This study examines the role of mHealth technologies in addressing health disparities in South Korea, a country with high smartphone usage. It finds that mHealth technologies can moderate the effects of social determinants on health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
E. Halliday, A. Tompson, E. McGill, M. Egan, J. Popay
Summary: This study aims to understand the effective knowledge exchange strategies in supporting actions on place-based determinants and the barriers and facilitators to this knowledge exchange. Four approaches to knowledge exchange were identified: improving access to knowledge, collaborative approaches, participatory models, and knowledge exchange as part of advocacy. The findings highlight the importance of considering the political context and researchers' willingness to engage with politicized agendas.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Kyung-In Joung
Summary: This study investigated gender differences in adverse events (AEs) of zolpidem and found that there are gender disparities in reporting certain AEs. Women exhibited a higher susceptibility to parasomnia such as somnambulism, while men were more likely to report cognitive disorders. The difference in somnambulism was the most consistent and substantial among all AEs with gender differences.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Minjung Han, Donghee Seo, Yeol Kim, Hong Gwan Seo, Sung-il Cho, Sungkyu Lee, Sujin Lim, Susan C. Kaai, Anne C. K. Quah, Mi Yan, Steve S. Xu, Geoffrey T. Fong
Summary: This study aims to identify predictors of quit intentions among cigarette-only smokers and concurrent users of cigarettes and NVPs or HTPs in South Korea. Younger age, having a spouse/partner, lower nicotine dependence, past quit attempts, regretting starting smoking, belief in smoking's harm to health, worrying about future health damage, and perceiving health benefits of quitting were all significantly associated with quit intentions. Current use of NVPs or HTPs did not significantly impact quit intentions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Taehee Chang, Bong-Kwang Jung, Jong-Yil Chai, Sung-il Cho
Summary: This study suggests that there may be an association between the prevalence of malaria and the incidence of COVID-19 cases at the national level, while other parasitic diseases are unlikely to be critical factors in the variability of COVID-19 epidemic trends.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kyuhyun Yoon, Jayeun Kim, Kyong Ran Peck, Hyun Soo Kim, Hyukmin Lee, Yoo-Sung Hwang, Soon Young Lee, Sung-il Cho, Hun Jae Lee, Yeong-gyeong Kim, Byoungguk Kim, June-Woo Lee, Ah-Ra Kim, Hyeon Nam Do, Dong-Hyun Kim
Summary: The proportion of undetected cases in Korea remained low as of early 2021, indicating that the country's infection control strategy with exhaustive tracing and widespread pre-emptive testing appears to be effective in containing community spread of COVID-19.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Da-eun Lee, Heewon Kang, Sung-il Cho
Summary: This study investigates the association between tobacco or nicotine product (TNP) use and non-compliance with mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that current and former TNP users are less likely to wear masks.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sujeong Han, Jun-Young Lee, Sung-il Cho, Dae Jong Oh, Dae Hyun Yoon
Summary: Using the group-based trajectory model, our study aimed to identify distinct trajectories of cognitive function and investigate demographic factors that act as risk factors for cognitive decline. The study found that cognitive function trajectories among adults over 40 years of age were heterogeneous, with four trajectories identified: high, medium, low, and rapid decline. Older age, male gender, low educational level, bad dietary habits, diabetes mellitus, technical worker occupation, and lower income increased the likelihood of cognitive function decline.
PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Gun Woo Victor Park, Sung-il Cho
Summary: A study found that there is a noticeable increase in suicide deaths on Mondays in South Korea. However, it is uncertain if this uneven weekly distribution is observed in other causes of death. The study also suggests that suicide prevention efforts should focus on providing additional mental health resources on Mondays.
SUICIDE AND LIFE-THREATENING BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jaeyoung Ha, Jungmi Park, Sangyi Lee, Jeong Lee, Jin-Young Choi, Junhyoung Kim, Sung-il Cho, Gyeong-Suk Jeon
Summary: This study investigated the predictors of habitual use of wearable health devices among middle-aged individuals with risk factors for metabolic syndrome (MetS). The results showed that performance expectancy was the core variable explaining habitual use, which was influenced by health motivation, effort expectancy, and risk perception. The study highlights the importance of meeting users' performance expectations and promoting health motivation to induce habitual use behaviors.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Heewon Kang, Eunsil Cheon, Jaeyoung Ha, Sung-il Cho
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of tobacco retailer density on the prevalence of cigarette and electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) use. It highlights the importance of using spatial methods in developing and evaluating retail-based policies.
Review
Forestry
Hae-ryoung Chun, Yoon-Young Choi, Inhyung Cho, Hee-kyoung Nam, Geonwoo Kim, Sujin Park, Sung-il Cho
Summary: Research on forest therapy and health outcomes is lacking and lacks a unified set of health indicators. Information about the natural therapeutic elements of forests and forest therapy programs is not sufficient. This systematic review summarizes the health outcomes of forest therapy from 2010 to 2021 and provides insights into the natural therapeutic elements, forest therapy sites, characteristics, and health outcomes. The analysis of 29 articles shows that walking and physical activity are the most common forest therapy interventions, which can improve overall sentiment condition and reduce depression, enhance psychological well-being, alleviate stress, and improve cardiovascular and endocrine systems. Walking, five-senses stimulation, physical activities, and meditation have positive psychological and physiological effects. The findings of this review can guide the planning and implementation of forest therapy programs.
Article
Substance Abuse
Hana Kim, Heewon Kang, Jinyoung Choi, Sung-il Cho
Summary: This study investigated the trend in household secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure and found that parental education level plays a significant role. Adolescents with low-educated parents are at higher risk of household SHS exposure.
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Junhyoung Kim, Jin-Young Choi, Hana Kim, Taeksang Lee, Jaeyoung Ha, Sangyi Lee, Jungmi Park, Gyeong-Suk Jeon, Sung-il Cho
Summary: This study uses various models of wrist-worn wearables and a novel time-series clustering method to analyze wearable data and determine different physical activity patterns. The results show a significant association between age and physical activity patterns.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Heewon Kang, Sung-il Cho
Summary: This paper proposes an epidemiological model that combines conventional measures and tobacco endgame policies, and identifies insufficient research and control on the vector and environment components by both types of measures.
JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Heeseon Jang, Jaelim Cho, Seong-Kyung Cho, Donghan Lee, Sung-il Cho, Sang-Baek Koh, Dong-Chun Shin, Changsoo Kim
Summary: This study estimated the mortality risk and population attributable fraction (PAF) attributed to seasonal influenza using individual-level data from a nationwide matched cohort. The results showed that individuals with influenza had a 4-fold higher mortality risk, and preventing seasonal influenza may lead to 5.6% reduction in all-cause mortality and 20.7% reduction in respiratory mortality.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Hae-ryoung Chun, Inhyung Cho, Yoon Young Choi, Sujin Park, Geonwoo Kim, Sung-il Cho
Summary: This study investigated the mid-long-term impact of forest therapy on health indicators and exercise behaviors, and established a standardized evaluation system. The results showed that the forest therapy program was effective in improving anxiety, depression, mood, quality of life, heart rate, and blood pressure. Additionally, the reduction in depression and increase in medium-intensity exercise time persisted for 1, 2, and 4 weeks after program completion.
Article
Substance Abuse
Hana Kim, Susan Park, Heewon Kang, Naeun Kang, David T. Levy, Sung-il Cho
Summary: This study used a simulation model to assess the feasibility of achieving the tobacco endgame target and explored potential implementation strategies for tobacco control policies. It found that implementing the MPOWER strategy and increasing the price of tobacco products are essential for substantial reduction in smoking prevalence.
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)