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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ilkwang Hwang, Kyungtaek Park, Hee-Kyung Park
Summary: This study aimed to assess the oral health condition of inmates in correctional institutions in South Korea and compare it with the general population. The results showed that the oral health of inmates was significantly poorer, with a higher prevalence of untreated caries and missing teeth. Additionally, self-rated oral health was significantly associated with the prevalence of untreated caries, decayed teeth, missing teeth, and filled teeth in the inmate group.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jonghee Kim, Joanne F. Dorgan, Hyesook Kim, Oran Kwon, Yangha Kim, Yuri Kim, Kwang Suk Ko, Yoon Jung Park, Hyesook Park, Seungyoun Jung
Summary: The use of nutrition labels is associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease, especially in older adults.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sung-Yong Choi, Ji-Eun Han, Jiae Choi, Minjung Park, Soo-Hyun Sung, Angela Dong-Min Sung
Summary: This study found a significant association between sleep duration and symptoms of depression in the Korean population. Individuals who slept less than 6 hours or more than 9 hours were more likely to experience symptoms of depression compared to those who slept 6-8 hours.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hwa-Young Lee, Nam-Hee Kim, Ichiro Kawachi
Summary: Although people with serious major diseases are more likely to have poor oral health, financial constraints lead to deferred treatment. The South Korean government introduced benefit expansion policies for major disease categories and dental prosthetic services. The study found that the benefit expansion did not significantly affect dental service utilization for major disease patients, but had a larger effect on dental prosthetic service utilization.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Soo Hyun Cho
Summary: The study found a positive association between urinary cotinine levels and serum vitamin A levels in Korean adults, with significantly higher mean serum vitamin A levels in the smokers/electronic cigarette users group compared to the non-smokers group.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah Hancock, Grant Schofield, Caryn Zinn
Summary: Eating patterns characterized by low intake of processed carbohydrates and higher intake of fat- and Vitamin D-rich foods are associated with protection against dental caries. Children and adults have different categorizations of foods, but are generally consistent in categorizing high-sugar foods as unhealthy.
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Oncology
Ran An, Zitong Wu, Meizi Liu, Yaqin Zhao, Wenfeng Chen
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the oral health behavior and oral health service utilization among different population groups of cancer patients in China. The results showed that cancer patients had poor oral health behaviors and limited oral health service utilization, with rural patients performing worse than their urban counterparts. It is suggested to provide oral health education to cancer patients to improve their oral health behaviors and oral health service utilization.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Eun-Jeong Kim, Chae-Hee Lim, Min Eun, Su-A Yu, So-Min Kwon, Jeong-Eun Lee, Kyu-Ri Lee, Se-Hyun Park, Hye-Ju Lee
Summary: This study aimed to verify the relationship between handgrip strength and oral health in Korean adults. It found a significant association between weaker handgrip strength and dental caries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hyunjoo Kim, Euni Lee, Seok-Woo Lee
Summary: This study examined the association between key oral diseases, oral hygiene and management behaviors, and the level of frailty in community-dwelling older Korean adults. The results showed that having more teeth and practicing adequate brushing were significantly associated with frailty.
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Pediatrics
Abbas Jessani, Mir Faeq Ali Quadri, Pulane Lefoka, Abdul El-Rabbany, Kirsten Hooper, Hyun Ja Lim, Eketsang Ndobe, Mario Brondani, Denise M. Laronde
Summary: The study found that access to oral healthcare is limited among adolescents in Lesotho, with a majority not having a regular dentist and visiting one infrequently. Oral health education and regular dental care could potentially improve the oral health status of this population.
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Rehabilitation
Rebecca N. Schulz, Kalyn C. Jannace, Elizabeth J. Hisle-Gorman, Paul F. Pasquina
Summary: The objective of this study is to investigate the association between participation in the Service Dog Training Program (SDTP) and mental health care utilization. The results suggest that participants who attended more than 2 SDTP sessions per month had different mental health care utilization post SDTP compared to those who attended 1 or fewer sessions per month. Therefore, adjunct therapies such as the SDTP may offer patients a nonstigmatizing way to engage in mental health care.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kyungwon Oh, Yoonjung Kim, Sanghui Kweon, Soyeon Kim, Sungha Yun, Suyeon Park, Yeon-Kyeng Lee, Youngtaek Kim, Ok Park, Eun Kyeong Jeong
Summary: The KNHANES was initiated in 1998 to provide evidence for the development and evaluation of health policies and programs in Korea. Efforts over the past 20 years have focused on producing accurate, timely, and nationwide health statistics through measures such as establishing a continuous annual survey system and increasing data utility.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH
(2021)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Amira Badran, Khaled Keraa, Mahassen Mohamed Farghaly
Summary: This study aimed to examine the impact and association of oral health literacy with patients' levels of dental anxiety and their utilization of dental health services. Through interviews with 440 dental patients, it was found that there is a significant association between oral health literacy and dental health services utilization, while dental anxiety is related to variables such as age and gender.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Donghee Kim, Jungeun Cho
Summary: As the population of older adults increases, the importance of health examination services is growing. This study analyzes the health examination service process using the service blueprint methodology, identifies key factors contributing to customer dissatisfaction, and suggests strategies to improve satisfaction among older adult clients.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
So-Yeong Kim, Sun-A Lim
Summary: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with unmet dental care needs among Korean adult cancer survivors. The findings showed that 29.5% of cancer survivors experienced unmet dental care needs. Cancer survivors with limitations in performing daily activities of living were more likely to have unmet dental care needs. Additionally, cancer survivors who did not undergo oral examination within the past year were also more likely to have unmet dental care needs.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jong-Hwa Jang, Ji-Liang Kim, Jae-Hyun Kim
Summary: After analyzing data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (2006-2018), it was found that non-regular exercisers had a higher mortality rate compared to regular exercisers, with factors associated with mortality including denture use, alcohol consumption, and medical aid status, as well as masticatory ability, education level, and subjective health perception.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
So-Ra Han, Byeollee Kim, Jong Hwa Jang, Hyun Park, Tae-Jin Oh
Summary: This study compared the genomes of 16 strains within the Arthrobacter group to understand the genetic patterns and survival mechanisms of cold-adapted bacteria in extreme environments. The insight provided into glycogen metabolism and cold adaptation mechanisms in Arthrobacter species may promote further research and application in low-temperature biotechnology.
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Environmental Sciences
Ji-Yun Ki, Se-Rim Jo, Kyung-Sook Cho, Jung-Eun Park, Ja-Won Cho, Jong-Hwa Jang
Summary: The study found that oral health education using a mobile app significantly increased tongue pressure, reduced oral dryness, improved unstimulated salivary flow rate, and positively impacted the swallowing-related quality of life in the elderly population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Su-Yeon Hwang, Jung-Eun Park, Jong-Hwa Jang
Summary: This study used the health belief model (HBM) to identify the factors influencing protective behaviors for dental radiation exposure (PBDRE) among dental hygienists. The results showed that the sufficiency of protection facilities and receiving radiation education were strongly associated with the performance of PBDRE. Additionally, cues to action and perceived benefits were found to have a significant impact on the behavior.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jihyo Kim, Seong Man Park, Meeran Joo, Jongtae Park, Young-Lim Lee, Jong-Hwa Jang, Walcir Cardoso
Summary: This study used the Delphi method to gather expert opinions on the development of a virtual reality based English language communication program for university students in Korea. The results suggested a need for the program and provided recommendations on its content and application.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seul-Ah Lee, Jung-Eun Park, Jong-Hwa Jang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the correlations between Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics (SAVE), job stress (JS), and burnout among Korean dental hygienists during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify the moderating effect of JS. The results showed that both SAVE and JS were significant influencing factors of burnout among dental hygienists, with JS also having a moderating effect.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Su-Yeon Hwang, Jong-Hwa Jang, Jung-Eun Park
Summary: This study found an association between healthy lifestyle and periodontal diseases in Korean adults. Each practice of healthy lifestyle, including diet quality, physical activity, and normal body weight, was significantly associated with periodontal diseases. Poor healthy lifestyle practices were identified as a risk factor for periodontal diseases. Therefore, improving healthy lifestyle should be emphasized in addition to oral hygiene for patients with periodontal diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Su-Jung Lee, Jong-Hwa Jang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of an oral health intervention program (OHIP) on the self-management of oral health in children attending childcare centers. The results showed that OHIP was effective in reducing dental plaque index and modifying brushing behavior.
BIOSCIENCE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hye-Ran Eun, Jong-Tae Park, Jong-Hwa Jang
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected dental care utilization among industrial workers in Korea. Attitude, experience, subjective norm, perceived behavior control, stress and anxiety, and gingival bleeding were found to be significant factors influencing the intention to use dental care. It is important to raise awareness about oral health practices to increase dental care utilization among this population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nu-Ri Jun, Jae-Hyun Kim, Jong-Tae Park, Jong-Hwa Jang
Summary: This study determined the association between the number of natural and implant teeth and the levels of activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) in middle-aged and older adults. The results showed a significant association between a reduced number of natural and implant teeth and lower IADL levels, but no significant association with ADL levels. Therefore, maintaining and managing the number of teeth is crucial for the health of middle-aged and older adults.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jin-won Noh, Jong-Hwa Jang, Hae-Soo Yoon, Kyoung-Beom Kim, Min-Hee Heo, Ha-eun Jang, Young-Jin Kim, Yejin Lee
Summary: This systematic review aimed to summarize salivary biomarkers associated with periodontal disease (PD) based on smoking status. The results showed differences in levels of certain salivary biomarkers between smokers and non-smokers. However, caution is needed in interpreting the results due to limitations in the number of studies and study design. Some salivary biomarkers may be potentially useful for diagnosing PD, but further research is needed to develop more effective biomarkers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nu-Ri Jun, Jae-Hyun Kim, Jong-Hwa Jang
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between denture use, chewing ability, and cognitive function in middle-aged adults in Korea. The results showed that denture wearers had lower cognitive function scores, and chewing difficulty was negatively associated with cognitive function. To prevent cognitive decline, it is important to address chewing discomfort while wearing dentures and maintain oral health.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Yoon-Sook Hwang, Jong-Hwa Jang, Kyung-Hee Kang, Minji Kim, Jeong-Ran Park, Sohyun Son, Sun-Mi Lee, Da-Yee Jeung, Jung-Eun Ha, Su-Min Hong, Young-Eun Jang
JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
(2020)
Article
Medical Informatics
Jung-Eun Park, Ja-Won Cho, Jong-Hwa Jang
HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS RESEARCH
(2020)