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Yang H, Kim S, Yoo SH, Mun Y, Choi ML, Lee JA, Song E. Sleep quality according to chronotype in nurses working 8-hour shifts. Occup Med (Lond) 2024; 74:290-296. [PMID: 38717444 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To date, studies have been focused on sleep disturbances of nurses working during night shifts. There is a lack of understanding regarding the sleep quality of nurses working in the rapid rotation system for each type of shift work. AIMS To determine the relationship between chronotype and sleep quality according to shift type (i.e. day, evening and night shifts) in nurses working 8-hour rotating shifts. METHODS A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted from two tertiary hospitals in South Korea from December 2021 to September 2022, including nurses working 8-hour rotating shifts (N = 74). They completed questionnaires to measure general, occupational and sleep-related characteristics, chronotype, insomnia severity and daytime sleepiness. Additionally, sleep parameters were collected from actigraphy and sleep diaries for 7 days. RESULTS A total of 64% of nurses had an evening chronotype and 37% of nurses had an intermediate chronotype. Nurses had significantly less total sleep time and worsened sleep latency and efficiency during the day shift compared to other shift types. Compared to nurses with an intermediate chronotype, those with an evening chronotype had poorer sleep quality during day shift work. CONCLUSIONS Strategies to enhance nurses' sleep quality during day shifts should consider a two-level approach: individual approaches, such as improving sleep hygiene, and administrative approaches, such as establishing a chronotype-based shift system for scheduling.
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- H Yang
- College of Nursing, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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Cha C, Kim O, Pang Y, Jeong H, Lee JE, Lee H, Dan H. Migraine incidence and coffee consumption among child-bearing age women: the Korea Nurses' Health Study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12760. [PMID: 38834559 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53302-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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This longitudinal study aimed to identify factors that influence migraines in Korean women nurses using data from the Korea Nurses' Health Study. Among those who participated in Survey 1 (2013-2014) and the follow-up survey (2015-2019), we selected 2605 participants for Cox proportional hazard regression analysis, 521 participants who were newly diagnosed with migraine and 2084 controls using a 1:4 incidence density sampling approach. Consuming coffee (≥ 3 cups: RR = 1.666; 95% CI = 1.175-2.362, < 3 cups: RR = 1.439; 95% CI = 1.053-1.966), being obese (BMI ≥ 25: RR = 1.341, 95% CI = 1.003-1.793), and engaging in vigorous physical activity (RR = 1.010; 95% CI = 1.000-1.019) increased the risk of developing a migraine. Nurses with an annual salary greater than $3500 were less likely to develop migraines (RR = 0.786, 95% CI = 0.631-0.979). The results imply that lifestyle factors, such as the amount of coffee consumption, BMI level, and degree of physical activity could be considered when formulating treatment plans for women who have newly developed migraines.
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Grants
- 2013-E63006-00, 2016-ER-6305-00, 2016-ER-6305-02, 2019-ER-7101-02 Research of the Korea National Institute of Health
- 2013-E63006-00, 2016-ER-6305-00, 2016-ER-6305-02, 2019-ER-7101-02 Research of the Korea National Institute of Health
- 2013-E63006-00, 2016-ER-6305-00, 2016-ER-6305-02, 2019-ER-7101-02 Research of the Korea National Institute of Health
- 2013-E63006-00, 2016-ER-6305-00, 2016-ER-6305-02, 2019-ER-7101-02 Research of the Korea National Institute of Health
- 2013-E63006-00, 2016-ER-6305-00, 2016-ER-6305-02, 2019-ER-7101-02 Research of the Korea National Institute of Health
- 2013-E63006-00, 2016-ER-6305-00, 2016-ER-6305-02, 2019-ER-7101-02 Research of the Korea National Institute of Health
- 2013-E63006-00, 2016-ER-6305-00, 2016-ER-6305-02, 2019-ER-7101-02 Research of the Korea National Institute of Health
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- Chiyoung Cha
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
- System Health and Engineering Major in Graduate School, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Seoil University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul Woman's College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Doowon Technical University, AnSung-Si, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Hwasung Medi-Science University, 400-5, Namyangchungang-Ro, Namyang-Eup, Hwasung-Si, 18274, Kyunggi-Do, Korea.
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Li JN, Zheng QX, Jiang XM, Chen XQ, Huang L, Pan YQ, Liu RL, Zhu Y. Prevalence and bidirectional association of sleep quality and gut health among Chinese midwives: a large population, multi-center cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1368178. [PMID: 38694975 PMCID: PMC11061365 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1368178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Background Shift work can disrupt sleep quality and gut health. Nurses and midwives constitute approximately half of the global healthcare shift-working workforce. Our previous study revealed that most midwives were experiencing suboptimal health conditions, characterized by poor sleep quality and a high prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases. The gut-brain axis theory highlights the potential interplay between sleep quality and gut health. However, limited research focuses on this relationship among midwives. Methods A cross-sectional survey included 2041 midwives from 87 Chinese hospitals between March and October 2023. Participants completed standardized questionnaires assessing sleep quality, gut health, depression, anxiety, and work stress. Binary logistic regression analyzed factors associated with poor sleep, and multiple linear regression examined the influence of sleep quality on gut health. Results Over 60% of midwives reported poor sleep, with many experiencing gastrointestinal disorders. We observed a bidirectional relationship between sleep quality and gut health among midwives. After multivariable adjustments, midwives with higher gut health scores were more likely to experience poor sleep quality (odds ratio = 1.042, 95% confidence interval = 1.03-1.054). Conversely, midwives with higher sleep quality scores were also more likely to have poor gut health (β = 0.222, 95% confidence interval = 0.529-0.797). These associations remained robust across sensitivity analyses. Furthermore, depression, anxiety, and work stress significantly affected both sleep quality and gut health among midwives. Conclusion This study enhances our understanding of the intricate relationship between sleep quality and gut health among midwives. Poor gut health was associated with a higher risk of poor sleep, and vice versa. To improve the overall wellbeing of midwives, the findings emphasize the importance of addressing poor sleep quality and promoting gut health through maintaining a healthy diet, lifestyle, and good mental health. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings and clarify the underlying mechanisms.
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- Jia-Ning Li
- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Kim JH, Kim O, Cho M, Jeong H, Dan H. Associations of anxiety and fatigue with hazardous occupational conditions of Korean nurses in early pregnancy: A cross-sectional study. Int J Nurs Pract 2024:e13232. [PMID: 38273459 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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AIM To identify occupational conditions associated with anxiety and fatigue among Korean nurses in early pregnancy. BACKGROUND Pregnant nurses, like non-pregnant hospital nurses, are exposed to dangerous and stressful work environments, which can affect fatigue and anxiety. DESIGN AND METHODS This cross-sectional study enrolled 1490 nurses who participated in the early pregnancy module in the Korea Nurses' Health Study between 2014 and 2020. Hierarchical linear regression analyses were employed to identify the factors associated with anxiety and fatigue among nurses in early pregnancy. RESULTS One-fifth of participants were working night shifts, and more than two-thirds were working overtime. When using antineoplastic drugs and disinfectants, the rate of use of protective equipment varied depending on the size of the hospital. Working overtime and lifting heavy objects were associated with increased anxiety and fatigue among nurses. CONCLUSION Overtime work was associated with both anxiety and fatigue among pregnant nurses. Pregnant hospital nurses were exposed to both night shift and overtime work. Therefore, hospital managers should improve hazardous working environments to protect the health of nurses in early pregnancy and their fetuses.
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- Jung-Hee Kim
- College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Hallym Polytechnic University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul Women's College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Hwasung Medi-Science University, Hwasung-si, Kyunggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Rainbow JG, Dudding KM, Bethel C, Norton A, Platt C, Vyas PK, Slebodnik M. Work-Related Health Conditions Among American Nurses: A Scoping Review. SAGE Open Nurs 2024; 10:23779608241257026. [PMID: 38784646 PMCID: PMC11113033 DOI: 10.1177/23779608241257026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Background Working in the nursing profession is hazardous, and nurses report poor health. Risk factors associated with poor health outcomes have been documented. However, the extent of literature exploring the prevalence of health conditions among American nurses that may be attributable to their work has not been examined. Method A scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute recommendations was conducted of peer-reviewed quantitative studies to answer the question: What are health conditions experienced by American nurses that may be attributable to their work as nurses? Results Thirty articles met the inclusion criteria. Due to the methods used in many articles, studies of the prevalence of health conditions among the nursing population were lacking. Health conditions studied broke into six categories: (a) work-related injuries and hazards; (b) unhealthy lifestyles; (c) mental health conditions; (d) burnout; (e) fatigue, sleep, and migraines; and (f) reproductive health. The role of work in the health conditions studied varied from an immediate impact on health (e.g., a needlestick or injury) to a cumulative impact (e.g., scheduling or workplace demands). Within the work demands, the physical environment; physical, emotional, and cognitive demands of work; and shiftwork were all frequently identified as antecedents that could be further explored and addressed to improve nurse health. Conclusions Healthcare systems should seek to address the hazards and exposures that may be linked to health conditions in the nursing workforce. Understanding and mitigating the impact of the pandemic and nursing work on the workforce's health is crucial to the solvency of the workforce. Occupational health practitioners should assess for workplace hazards and exposures.
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Harrisburg, PA, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ, USA
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Sadali UB, Kamal KKBN, Park J, Chew HSJ, Devi MK. The global prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses: A systematic review and meta-analyses. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:7934-7955. [PMID: 37775510 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several studies have reported the prevalence of overweight and obesity in various countries but the global prevalence of nurses with overweight and obesity remains unclear. A consolidation of figures globally can help stakeholders worldwide improve workforce development and healthcare service delivery. OBJECTIVE To investigate the global prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses. DESIGN Systematic review with meta-analysis. SETTING 29 different countries across the WHO-classified geographical region. PARTICIPANTS Nurses. METHODS Eight electronic databases were searched for articles published from inception to January 2023. Two independent reviewers performed the article screening, methodological appraisal and data extraction. Methodological appraisal was conducted using Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). Inter-rater agreement was measured using Cohen's Kappa. Meta-analyses were conducted to pool the effect sizes on overweight, obesity and waist circumference using random effects model and adjusted using generalised linear mixed models and Hartung-Knapp method. Logit transformation was employed to stabilise the prevalence variance. Subgroup analyses were performed based on methodological quality and geographical regions. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic. RESULTS Among 10,587 studies, 83 studies representing 158,775 nurses across 29 countries were included. Based on BMI, the global prevalence of overweight and obesity were 31.2% (n = 55, 95% CI: 29%-33.5%; p < .01) and 16.3% (n = 76, 95% CI: 13.7%-19.3%, p < .01), respectively. Subgroup analyses indicated that the highest prevalence of overweight was in Eastern Mediterranean (n = 9, 37.2%, 95% CI: 33.1%-41.4%) and that of obesity was in South-East Asia (n = 5, 26.4%, 95% CI: 5.3%-69.9%). NOS classification, NOS scores, sample size and the year of data collected were not significant moderators. CONCLUSIONS This review indicated the global prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses along with the differences between regions. Healthcare organisations and policymakers should appreciate this increased risk and improve working conditions and environments for nurses to better maintain their metabolic health. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Not applicable as this is a systematic review. REGISTRATION PROSPERO (ref: CRD42023403785) https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=403785. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT High prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses worldwide.
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- Umar Bin Sadali
- Nursing department, Yishun Community Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- College of Nursing, Inje University, Busan, South Korea
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Zhang H, Wang J, Zhang S, Tong S, Hu J, Che Y, Zhuo L, Wang P, Geng R, Zhou Y, Wang P, Zhan S, Li B. Relationship between night shift and sleep problems, risk of metabolic abnormalities of nurses: a 2 years follow-up retrospective analysis in the National Nurse Health Study (NNHS). Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2023; 96:1361-1371. [PMID: 37874403 PMCID: PMC10635907 DOI: 10.1007/s00420-023-02014-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Efforts to improve nurses' physical and mental health are critical to ensuring the safety and quality of the healthcare system. Long-term studies targeting the relevancy of nurses' occupation characteristics with health conditions remain insufficient. This study aimed to examine the relationship between nurses' night shift and sleep problems and metabolic abnormalities risk. METHODS This study was a part of the National Nurse Health Study, an ambispective cohort study in China, in 2021. Based on an integration physical examination data system, this study carried out a retrospective analysis of 730 nurses from 2018 to 2020 and combined with a questionnaire survey in 2021. The STROBE guidelines were adopted for reporting. RESULTS In the 23 (23.0, 24.0) months follow-up, higher night shift load was associated with more sleep problems such as shortened sleep duration, sleep disorders, poor sleep quality, and sleep deprivation. Moreover, night shift load was associated with chronic diseases risk factors, increasing body mass index and body fat, with more night shift density, increasing the occurrence of low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high triglyceride, triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, and serum uric acid. CONCLUSION The night shift load has become an occupational health concern, contributing to chronic diseases relevant metabolic risk factors and negative influence on sleep health. Focus on the strategies to improve the sleep quality of nurses undergoing night shift work, optimize work scheduling and ongoing monitor the relevant risk factors are essential to enhance the stability and well-being of the nursing workforce. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION INFORMATION NCT04572347, on October 1, 2020. https://www. CLINICALTRIALS gov/ct2/show/NCT04572347.
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- Heli Zhang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Nursing Department, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Nursing Department, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Examination Centre, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Examination Centre, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Nursing Department, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
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- Nursing Department, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China.
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Kim Y, Pang Y, Park H, Kim O, Lee H. Cytokine associated with severity of depressive symptoms in female nurses in Korea. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1194519. [PMID: 37637801 PMCID: PMC10457120 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1194519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Background Depression has been associated with the risk of developing physical illnesses and diseases. Inflammatory hypotheses of immunoactive and dysregulated cytokine production have been proposed to describe this association; however, data pertaining to the high prevalence of depression among nurses are limited. Objective This study aimed to use a comprehensive immune-profiling approach to determine whether an abnormal profile of circulating cytokines could be identified in nurses with self-reported depression and whether this profile is associated with the severity of depression. Methods We investigated a cohort of 157 female nurses in Korea. The self-report Patient Health Questionnaire was used to measure the depression levels of nurses. In addition, peripheral blood samples were collected and used to measure the cytokine profile using the Luminex multiplexing system. Generalized gamma regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the association between cytokine and depressive symptoms. Results Regarding severity of depressive symptoms, 28.0% of nurses had moderately severe depression while 9.6% had severe depression. Moderately-severe depressive symptoms in nurses were associated with elevated levels of interleukin-6 (B = 0.460, p = 0.003), interleukin-8 (B = 0.273, p = 0.001), and interleukin-18 (B = 0.236, p = 0.023), whereas interferon-gamma levels (B = -0.585, p = 0.003) showed the opposite profile. Participants with severe depressive symptoms presented decreased interferon-gamma levels (B = -1.254, p < 0.001). Conclusion This study demonstrated that proinflammatory cytokines were associated with depression among nurses. This calls for early detection and intervention, considering the mechanisms linking depression to physical illness and disease.
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- Yoonjoo Kim
- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nursing, College of Healthcare Sciences, Far East University, Eumseong-gun, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Baekseok Culture University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Song S, Park S, Song BM, Lee JE, Cha C, Park HY. Risk of uterine leiomyomata with menstrual and reproductive factors in premenopausal women: Korea nurses' health study. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:305. [PMID: 37296433 PMCID: PMC10257256 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02447-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Uterine leiomyomata (UL) are benign smooth muscle tumors that may cause significant morbidity in women of reproductive age. This study aimed to investigate the relationship of menstrual and reproductive factors with the risk of UL in premenopausal women. METHODS This prospective study included 7,360 premenopausal women aged 22-48 years who were part of the Korea Nurses' Health Study. Information on the menstrual cycle and reproductive history was assessed between 2014 and 2016, and self-reported cases of UL were obtained through 2021. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS During 32,072 person-years of follow-up, 447 incident cases of UL were reported. After adjusting for other risk factors, women with late age at menarche had a lower incidence of UL (≥ 16 vs. 12-13 years: HR 0.68; 95% CI 0.47-0.99; p for trend = 0.026). The risk of UL was inversely associated with current menstrual cycle length (≥ 40 or too irregular to estimate vs. 26-31 days: HR 0.40; 95% CI 0.24-0.66) and cycle length at ages 18-22 years (HR 0.45; 95% CI 0.31-0.67; p for trend < 0.001, each). Parous women had lower risk of UL than nulliparous women (HR 0.40; 95% CI 0.30-0.53) and women who were aged 29-30 years at first birth had a lower risk of UL than those who were aged ≤ 28 years at first birth (HR 0.58; 95% CI 0.34-0.98). There was no significant association of the number of births or breastfeeding with the risk of UL among parous women. Neither a history of infertility nor oral contraceptive use was associated with the risk of UL. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that age at menarche, menstrual cycle length, parity, and age at first birth are inversely associated with the risk of UL in premenopausal Korean women. Future studies are warranted to confirm the long-term effects of menstrual and reproductive factors on women's health.
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- Sihan Song
- Division of Population Health Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Cheongju, 28159, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Population Health Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Cheongju, 28159, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Population Health Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Cheongju, 28159, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, System Health & Engineering major in Graduate School, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Cheongju, 28159, Republic of Korea.
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Cha C, Jung H. Key findings on women's reproductive health: the Korea Nurses' Health Study. KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2023; 29:81-84. [PMID: 37415476 DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2023.06.14.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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- Chiyoung Cha
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
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Kim O, Kim B, Kim SY, Cho E, Lee HY, Cha C, Bae N, Kim M, Lee DH, Chavarro JE, Park HY, Kim S. Comparison of factors associated with postpartum depression from two cohorts of nurses: the Korea Nurses' Health Study and the Nurses' Health Study 3. Occup Environ Med 2023; 80:209-217. [PMID: 36823104 DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to identify whether differences exist in postpartum depression (PPD) in US and Korean nurses and its related factors. Identifying occupational and personal factors that underlie potential differences will be helpful for women's occupational health. METHODS Baseline and postpartum survey data from employed nurses in the Korea Nurses' Health Study and Nurses' Health Study 3 (1244 Korean; 2742 US nurses) were analysed. Postpartum data collection was done via online survey. PPD was analysed based on cultural validation from prior studies using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (cut-off of 10 for Korea and 13 for USA); depressive symptoms prior to pregnancy and childbirth, general characteristics and sleep satisfaction were also measured. Descriptive statistics, χ2 tests and t-tests and multivariate ordinal logistic regression analysis were performed. RESULTS 45.9% of Korean participants had clinical symptoms of PPD (≥10), whereas US participants presented with 3.4% (≥13). Prior depressive symptoms were also higher in Korean participants (22.5%) compared with their US counterparts (4.5%). Prior depressive symptoms and poor sleep satisfaction were significant risk factors of PPD in both cohort groups, and vaginal birth was an additional influencing factor in Korean participants. CONCLUSIONS Differences in PPD rates and related factors suggest the role of stress, cultural variation and differing work systems. Nurses and other women shift-workers noted to have depressive symptoms before and during pregnancy and exhibit PPD symptoms should especially be followed closely and offered supportive mental health services that include greater flexibility in returning to work.
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- Oksoo Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Psychology, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Epidemiology, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Nursing, Doowon Technical University, Anseong, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing Science, Seojeong University, Yangju, South Korea
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- Department of Psychology, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Sports Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim O, Kim S, Jeon HO, Kim A, Cha C, Kim B. Depressive symptoms and menstrual distress according to the menstrual phase in nurses: the Korea Nurses' Health Study. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2022; 43:541-549. [PMID: 35811498 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2022.2095999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify the level of menstrual distress among nurses during the premenstrual and menstrual phases and to investigate associations between depressive symptoms and menstrual distress. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study conducted using data from the Korea Nurses' Health Study. We used data from December 2018 to September 2019. A total of 6878 nurses was selected for final analysis. Data on demographic characteristics, women's health-related variables, shift work, sleep quality, depressive symptoms and menstrual distress were collected. Descriptive statistics, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis were used. RESULTS Depressive symptoms were significantly correlated with menstrual distress in both premenstrual and menstrual phases (premenstrual phase B = 1.60, 95% CI = 1.49-1.71; menstrual phase B = 1.65, 95% CI = 1.54-1.76) after controlling for demographic characteristics, women's health-related variables, shift work and sleep quality. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate the importance of tailored care for menstrual distress based on the menstrual phase and the significance of depressive symptoms in the management of menstrual distress.
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- Oksoo Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Cheongju University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Cheongju University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Song S, Choi H, Pang Y, Kim O, Park HY. Factors associated with regularity and length of menstrual cycle: Korea Nurses’ Health Study. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:361. [PMID: 36050702 PMCID: PMC9438137 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01947-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Menstrual cycle characteristics are linked to reproductive function and long-term health outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate menstrual cycle patterns, characterized by regularity and length, and associated factors among women in the Korea Nurses’ Health Study. Methods A total of 9335 premenopausal women aged 22–45 years were included in this cross-sectional study. Regularity and length of menstrual cycles were self-reported, and their associations with reproductive, lifestyle, and occupational factors were examined using binomial and multinomial logistic regression models. Adjusted least-square means of menstrual distress, depressive symptoms, stress, fatigue, anxiety, and sleep problems were estimated according to menstrual cycle characteristics using generalized linear models. Results Twenty-one percent of nurses reported having irregular menstrual cycles (variability > 7 days). Ten percent, 64%, and 26% had menstrual cycle length of < 26, 26–31, and 32–50 days, respectively. Variability and length of cycles decreased with age and increased with age at menarche. Parous women showed low tendency of irregular cycles. Women with body mass index (BMI) > 25 kg/m2 had higher odds of irregular (odds ratio [OR] 1.68; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.40–2.03) and long cycles (OR 1.31; 95% CI 1.08–1.58) than those with BMI 18.5– < 23 kg/m2. Irregular cycles were less common in women performing vigorous physical activity, but more common in those with prolonged standing or frequent heavy lifting at work. Frequent rotating night shift was associated with irregular cycles among nulliparous women. Levels of menstrual and premenstrual distress, depressive symptoms, perceived stress, physical and mental fatigue, anxiety, and sleep problems were higher in women with irregular cycles than in those with regular cycles (p < 0.001, each). Conclusions The study suggests that irregular and long menstrual cycles are associated with reproductive, lifestyle, and occupational factors; also with menstrual distress and perceived health status. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of potential risk factors for menstrual dysfunction, and thus, may help improve women’s health. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12905-022-01947-z.
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Pang Y, Dan H, Jeong H, Kim O. Impact of workplace violence on South Korean nurses' turnover intention: Mediating and moderating roles of depressive symptoms. Int Nurs Rev 2022; 70:211-218. [PMID: 35947607 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To identify the mediating and moderating roles of depressive symptoms in the relationship between workplace violence and nurses' turnover intention in South Korea. BACKGROUND Workplace violence and depressive symptoms are known to influence turnover intentionsof employees. INTRODUCTION Among healthcare workers, nurses may be at the greatest risk of exposure to workplace violence because they have frequent contact with patients and families of patients. Depressive symptoms reported to be related to workplace violence are one set of factors affecting turnover intention. METHODS A cross-sectional study was designed and employed to investigate mediation and moderation roles of depressive symptoms between workplace violence and turnover intention. RESULTS Verbal violence and sexual harassment increased depressive symptoms, which in turn increased turnover intentions in a sample of Korean nurses. Depressive symptoms showed partial mediation effects between verbal violence and sexual harassment and turnover intention. Depressive symptoms showed moderating effects on sexual harassment and turnover intention. DISCUSSION It is necessary to reduce turnover intention not only by preventing violence but also by managing depressive symptoms in nurses who have experienced verbal violence and sexual harassment. CONCLUSION Depressive symptoms were shown to have a mediating and moderation roles on the relationship between WPV and turnover intention. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY Hospital managers such as hospital and nursing directors should provide effective policies to prevent verbal violence and sexual harassment to reduce turnover intention in the workplace. It is needed to educate patients and patient caregivers about the importance of preventing violence against nurses. Policies should be established to provide regular check-ups for depressive symptoms and psychological support for nurses who have experienced WPV.
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- Yanghee Pang
- Department of Nursing, Baekseok Culture University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Gangdong University, Eumseong, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul Women's College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Hwang SK, Lee YJ, Cho ME, Kim BK, Yoon YI. Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Symptoms among Rotating Shift Nurses in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:9795. [PMID: 36011441 PMCID: PMC9408213 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19169795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rotating shift work places a serious burden on nurses' physical and psychological health. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are a common complaint among shift workers. This study assessed GI symptoms and identified the associations between dietary habits, psychological status, and sleep quality among rotating shift nurses. Data from 125 female nurses in rotating shifts who worked at two tertiary hospitals in South Korea were collected using a questionnaire that included the Gastrointestinal Symptoms Questionnaire; the Dietary Habit Questionnaire; the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS)-21; and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). All participants experienced various GI symptoms, and 47% of them complained of at least one severe GI symptom. There were significant differences in GI symptom scores according to the status of depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep quality. In multiple linear regression analysis, the factors associated with an increase in the occurrence and severity of GI symptoms were poor sleep quality and morbid anxiety and stress. The model explained power at 43.2%. As most nurses in rotating shifts experience GI symptoms, they should receive counseling and training programs at work to alleviate psychological symptoms, improve sleep quality, and pay more attention to their health status as well as GI symptom management.
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- Sun-Kyung Hwang
- College of Nursing, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea
- Research Institute of Nursing Science, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
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Shin Y, Park B, Kim NE, Choi EJ, Ock M, Jee SH, Park SK, Ahn HS, Park H. Well-being Index Scores and Subjective Health Status of Korean Healthcare Workers. J Prev Med Public Health 2022; 55:226-233. [PMID: 35677996 PMCID: PMC9201093 DOI: 10.3961/jpmph.22.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the subjective level of health-related quality of life of Korean healthcare workers using various quality-of-life instruments.Methods: This study included 992 participants, who were doctors and nurses. A survey was conducted between November 28 and December 4, 2019. Data from 954 participants divided into 3 groups (physicians, residents, and nurses) were analyzed. Four measurement tools (29 questions) were used in the survey to evaluate subjective health status and well-being.Results: In the Mayo Well-being Index, burnout during work (88.5%) and emotional difficulties caused by work (84.0%) were frequently cited by the respondents. Regarding questions on burnout and emotional difficulties, residents and nurses had the highest scores (91.0 and 89.6%, respectively). Emotional problems, such as anxiety, depression, and irritability, accounted for a high percentage (73.1%) of the total, while 82.2% of respondents reported that their work schedules interfered with their leisure and family time. There was no significant difference among the groups in subjective health status. However, 10.1% of the residents experienced very low quality of life, which was a higher proportion than that of physicians (2.7%) and nurses (5.2%).Conclusions: The level of well-being that Korean medical workers experienced in relation to work was lower than the results of the United States healthcare workers surveyed using the same tool. This study was unique in that it conducted a subjective quality-of-life survey on Korean healthcare workers.
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- Yoonhee Shin
- Advanced Biomedical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Seoul,
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul,
Korea
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- National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang,
Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Graduate Program for System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan,
Korea
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, Institute for Health Promotion, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
- Graduate Program for System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul,
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Lv X, Cao Y, Li Y, Liu Y, Li R, Guan X, Li L, Li J, Si S, Xue F, Ji X, Zhao J, Soh KL, Davidson PM. The TARGET Nurses' health cohort study protocol: Towards a revolution in getting nurses' health ticked. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:1815-1823. [PMID: 35352386 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the health status of nurses in China and explore the impact of work-related stress, work environment and lifestyle factors on their health outcomes. DESIGN The Chinese Nurses' Health Study is a multicentred, prospective cohort study. METHODS We plan to recruit approximately 80,000 registered nurses aged between 18 and 65 years. Eligible nurses will be introduced to complete a series of web-based questionnaires after obtaining their informed consent. Follow-up questionnaires will be completed at 2-year interval to continuously track subsequent exposures. Health-related indicators will be obtained through self-reporting by nurses and the provincial and national registry platforms such as National Central Cancer Registry. The funding was approved in July 2020 and Research Ethics Committee approval was granted in February 2021. DISCUSSION The study is the first multicentred prospective cohort study that aims to assess the impact of work-related stress, work environment and lifestyle factors on the health of Chinese nurses. The results of the Chinese Nurses' Health Cohort Study will potentially draw a picture of the current situation of general health and well-being among nurses in China and their health risks. This will be critical in recommending locally tailored strategic preventive measures and policies to reduce health and well-being threats for nurses and potentially general public, thereby promoting the quality of healthcare in China and globally. IMPACT This study will help to understand the health status and working environment characteristics of Chinese nurses, and provide valuable epidemiological evidence for improving working environment and promoting well-being. The results of this study are potentially of great significance for formulating targeted nursing strategies to promote the nurses' health, nursing quality and patient safety in China and even around the world. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER AND NAME OF TRIAL REGISTER ChiCTR.org (ID:ChiCTR2100043202), The Nurses' Health Cohort Study of Shandong.
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- Xiaoyan Lv
- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,School of Nursing & Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- School of Nursing & Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Data Science Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Data Science Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China.,Data Science Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, P. R. China
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- School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nursing, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Shin Y, Kim UJ, Lee HA, Choi EJ, Park HJ, Ahn HS, Park H. Health and Mortality in Korean Healthcare Workers. J Korean Med Sci 2022; 37:e22. [PMID: 35040297 PMCID: PMC8763883 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the health status of healthcare workers (doctors and nurses) compared to those in the general population based on the National Health Insurance Service database and the cause of death data from Statistics Korea. METHODS The subjects of this study were 104,484 doctors and 220,310 nurses working in healthcare facilities from 2002 to 2017, and who had undergone at least one general medical examination. Based on the subject definition, the subject data were extracted from the National Health Insurance healthcare facility database and qualification database. We collected medical use details included in the research database, general medical examination results, medical history included in the health examination database, and additional data on the cause of death from the National Statistics database to analyze the main cause of death and mortality. RESULTS In terms of the major causes of death and mortality among healthcare workers, the mortality rate associated with intentional self-harm, injury, transportation accident, heart disease, addiction, and falling was significantly higher than that in the general population. Further, the prevalence of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases was high. When analyzing the proportional mortality ratio (PMR) by cause of death for healthcare workers, the PMR values for death related to malignant neoplasm was the highest. In terms of diseases, both doctors and nurses had higher rates of infectious diseases such as maternal sepsis, rubella, and measles. CONCLUSION The health status of healthcare workers differs from that of the general population. Thus, it is important to consider the occupational characteristics of healthcare personnel. This study is unique in that it was conducted based on medical use indicators rather than survey data.
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- Yoonhee Shin
- Advanced Biomedical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Clinical Trial Center, Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- National Academy of Medicine of Korea (NAMOK)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
- Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
- National Academy of Medicine of Korea (NAMOK)
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Song S, Kim B, Pang Y, Kim O, Lee JE. Reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire: Korea Nurses' Health Study. Nutr Res Pract 2022; 16:106-119. [PMID: 35116131 PMCID: PMC8784265 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2022.16.1.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the reproducibility of food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) designed for young female nurses in the Korea Nurses' Health Study. SUBJECTS/METHODS The reproducibility of web-based, self-administered FFQs was evaluated among 243 Korean female nurses. The first FFQ (FFQ1) was administered from March 2014 to February 2019 and the second FFQ (FFQ2) from November 2019, with a mean interval of 2.8 years between the FFQs (range, 9 months–5.6 years). Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients (r values) and quartile agreements between FFQ1 and FFQ2 were calculated for intakes of energy, nutrients, and foods. RESULTS Pearson correlation coefficients ranged from 0.41 to 0.55 (median r = 0.51) for energy and raw nutrients and from 0.16 to 0.46 (median r = 0.36) for energy-adjusted nutrients. Spearman correlation coefficients ranged from 0.25 to 0.72 (median r = 0.41) for food items. The percentages of women who were classified into the same or adjacent quartile were 77% to 84% (median = 82%) for raw nutrients and 69% to 86% (median = 78%) for foods. CONCLUSIONS The results indicated that the web-based FFQ used in the Korea Nurses' Health Study has acceptable reproducibility.
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- Sihan Song
- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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Kim MJ. Dis-eases of Korean nurses: a women’s health perspective. KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2021; 27:268-271. [PMID: 36311446 PMCID: PMC9328630 DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2021.12.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Moon Jeong Kim
- Department of Nursing, Pukyong National University, Busan, Korea
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Influence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome on Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Nurses: The Korea Nurses' Health Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182312324. [PMID: 34886050 PMCID: PMC8657383 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Despite the high risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and stress/depressive symptoms in nurses, limited research has examined the relationship between these conditions in female nurses. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of IBS and the influence of IBS on stress and depressive symptoms in female nurses. We analyzed the data from the Korea Nurses’ Health Study. Among 7667 participants from the 7th survey conducted from December 2018 to September 2019, 178 nurses were identified as having IBS based on the Rome IV criteria. Using the propensity score matching, 712 were selected as a comparison group. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the influence of IBS on stress and depressive symptoms. The prevalence of IBS was 2.3% and the prevalence of depressive symptoms among nurses with IBS was 13.5%. Female nurses with IBS were 2.214 times more likely to experience increased stress levels. However, when demographics, dietary habits, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms were considered, having IBS was no longer an influential factor for increased stress levels. When all the variables were considered, female nurses with IBS were still 2.205 times more likely to experience depressive symptoms. Adequate support is needed to relieve depressive symptoms in nurses with IBS.
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Pang Y, Kim O, Choi JA, Jung H, Kim J, Lee H, Lee H. Vitamin D deficiency and associated factors in south Korean childbearing women: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2021; 20:218. [PMID: 34724924 PMCID: PMC8559402 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-021-00737-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Adequate levels of vitamin D are important for women of childbearing age as vitamin D helps maintain the pregnancy and ensures proper maternal and fetal bone metabolism and fetal skeletal development. However, vitamin D deficiency is a health problem prevalent in women of all ages, worldwide. This study aimed to determine the current status of serum vitamin D levels and the risk factors for vitamin D deficiency among South Korean nurses of childbearing age. Methods Serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) were measured in 1594 registered nurses aged 20 to 45 years who are participants in an ongoing prospective cohort study of the Korean Nurses’ Health Study initiated in 2013. The participants completed surveys about demographic and occupational characteristics and physical and psychological health. We examined associations with vitamin D deficiency through multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results The average blood 25(OH) D concentration of the participants was 12.92 ng/mL (4.0–63.4 ng/mL), while the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (< 20 ng/mL) was 89% (1419/1594). Multivariable logistic regression showed that significant risk factors for vitamin D deficiency included month of sampling (there was a lower level of vitamin D deficiency in winter than in spring, summer, or fall), age (women in their 20s had a lower vitamin D level than those in their 30s and 40s), and stress symptoms. Vitamin D levels were not associated with body mass index, physical activity, and depressive symptoms. Conclusions This study showed a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Korean female nurses. Serum levels of vitamin D were associated with age and season. Vitamin D deficiency should be recognized as one of the primary health concerns among young women. More proactive actions, such as vitamin D supplements and food fortification, are needed to improve vitamin D deficiency in high-risk groups.
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- Yanghee Pang
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea.,Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.,Strategy and Planning, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Nursing, Ansan University, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- College of Nursing and Health Science, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea. .,Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Kim O, Kim B, Jeong H, Lee J, Jung H. Sleep, Fatigue, and Depressive Symptoms among Female Nurses with Allergic Rhinitis. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9101328. [PMID: 34683008 PMCID: PMC8544519 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9101328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic disease that negatively affects physical and mental health. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of allergic rhinitis on sleep, fatigue, and depressive symptoms among Korean female nurses. This was a cross-sectional study conducted using data from the Korea Nurses' Health Study (KNHS), and a total of 8645 female nurses was selected for the final analysis. The demographic characteristics, Body Mass Index, alcohol consumption, shift work, comorbidities (atopic dermatitis and asthma), self-rated health, sleep disturbance (Jenkins Sleep Questionnaire), fatigue (Chalder Fatigue Scale), and depressive symptoms (Perceived Health Questionnaire-9) were collected. The data were analyzed using chi-square tests, t-tests, and hierarchical multiple regression analyses. Participants with allergic rhinitis had significantly greater sleep disturbance, fatigue, and depressive symptoms than those without allergic rhinitis, and allergic rhinitis was a significant factor influencing sleep disturbance and fatigue among the participants after controlling for confounding variables. Therefore, it is imperative to develop effective interventions to manage allergic rhinitis symptoms and improve sleep and fatigue in affected nurses.
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- Oksoo Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea; (O.K.); (B.K.); (H.J.); (J.L.)
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea; (O.K.); (B.K.); (H.J.); (J.L.)
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea; (O.K.); (B.K.); (H.J.); (J.L.)
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Korea; (O.K.); (B.K.); (H.J.); (J.L.)
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, 158, Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon 35365, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-42-600-8581
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Kim O, Kim SY, Kim SS, Dan H, Kim B, Kim M, Pang Y. Depressive symptom trajectories and their relation to body mass index in women of child-bearing age: The Korea Nurses' Health Study. J Affect Disord 2021; 292:114-120. [PMID: 34118610 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study investigated the sub-trajectory groups of depressive symptoms in women of child-bearing age and the factors impacting latent class membership. Moreover, differences in body mass index (BMI) as an outcome variable were identified among the sub-trajectory groups. METHODS Data from the Korea Nurses' Health Study (KNHS) were analyzed, comprising that from 6,918 participants who filled out surveys during modules 1, 5, and 7. The growth mixture model with individually varying observation times was used to identify latent subgroups of depressive symptom trajectories. RESULTS Three classes of depressive symptom trajectories were identified: increasing over time, stable/low, and decreasing over time. Older participants had a higher probability of belonging to the stable/low class. Married participants were more likely to belong to the stable/low class than to the increasing over time class or decreasing over time class. Participants who worked shifts had a higher chance of belonging to the decreasing over time class than the stable/low class. There was a significant difference between mean BMI across latent classes in module 1 (χ2(df=2,N=6918)=155.16, p<0.001) and in module 7 (χ2(df=2,N=6918)=149.68, p<0.001). LIMITATIONS The findings of this study should not be generalized to all women of childbearing age, because the study population only included nurses. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that interventions designed to manage depressive symptoms in women who are younger, unmarried, and who perform shift work may be beneficial. This study identified a relationship between increasing severity of depressive symptoms and increasing BMI.
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- Oksoo Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, South Korea
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- Department of Psychology, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, South Korea
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- Department of Psychology, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, South Korea.
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Zhuo L, Zhang H, Geng R, Wang P, Zeng L, Che Y, Wang P, Li P, Huang T, Li B, Zhan S. Protocol for the National Nurse Health Study (NNHS): a web-based ambispective cohort study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e049958. [PMID: 34413106 PMCID: PMC8378396 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The physical and mental health of nurses may significantly impact the entire medical care group and directly affect the quality of medical services. Due to the intense emotional involvement and often problematic working conditions that characterise their profession, nurses appear to be especially susceptible to a complex set of stressors with repercussions to their health. Several landmark studies of nurses have provided an abundance of evidence on risk factors that influence the health status of nurses. However, few studies have investigated the health status of nurses who work in high-intensity work environments in China. The National Nurse Health Study (NNHS) objective is to build an ambispective cohort to gather web-based information on early-life events, daily habits, occupational and environmental risk factors, and health outcomes of a specific subset of healthcare professionals of Chinese nurses. METHODS AND ANALYSIS NNHS, which was developed at a tertiary hospital in Beijing, China, is a research initiative that enrolls registered nurses working at Peking University Third Hospital. A web-based self-administered system was designed to collect health-related data and link them with previous physical examination data. During the study period, participants with signed informed consent will be invited to annually repeat a similar procedure. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The NNHS research protocol was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee and provides promising data that contribute to the understanding of pathophysiological links between early-life events, body composition, gut microbiota, and inflammatory and metabolic risk profiles. Moreover, the combination of a user-friendly tool with the innovative purposes of the NNHS offers a remarkable resource to test hypotheses about mechanisms of diseases, including work stress, and further plan preventive programmes in public health. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER The study was registered on Clinicaltrials.gov (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04572347) and the China Cohort Consortium (http://chinacohort.bjmu.edu.cn/project/102/).
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- Lin Zhuo
- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Nursing Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Nursing Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Nursing Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Medical Examination Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Medical Examination Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Advanced Institute of Information Technology, Peking University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Nursing Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Kim O, Jung H. Prediction model for abnormal eating behaviour among hospital nurses: A structural equation modelling approach. Int J Nurs Pract 2021; 27:e13006. [PMID: 34363295 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nurses are at a high risk of developing abnormal eating behaviour. However, few studies have attempted to identify the factors that influence such behaviour. AIM This study identifies factors that can predict abnormal eating behaviour in hospital nurses. DESIGN This study adopted a cross-sectional, descriptive correlational research design. METHODS A literature review was used to establish a hypothetical model, comprising the eight factors of shift work, job stress, depression, sleep quality, fatigue, coping strategy (active coping and passive coping) and abnormal eating behaviour. A convenience sample of 298 nurses aged less than 45 was recruited from two university hospitals, and structured questionnaire was administered between March and April 2017. The hypothesized model was tested using structural equation modelling. RESULTS Sleep quality and passive coping directly affect abnormal eating behaviour, which implies that poor sleep quality and increased passive coping worsens the behaviour. Shift work and depression indirectly affect abnormal eating behaviours. CONCLUSION Nursing managers and health policy makers should adopt strategies such as improving the shift-work pattern, providing adequate rest time after a night shift and enabling coping strategies by providing educational programs for hospital nurses.
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- Oksoo Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea.,College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, South Korea
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Lim S, Kim S, Kim O, Kim B, Jung H, Ko KP, Lee H. Correlations among anti-Müllerian hormone levels, body mass index and lipid profile in reproductive-aged women: The Korea Nurses' Health Study. Nurs Open 2021; 8:2996-3005. [PMID: 34342177 PMCID: PMC8510772 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim This study aimed to evaluate the correlations among anti‐Müllerian hormone levels, body mass index and lipid profile in female nurses of reproductive age. Design This is a descriptive cross‐sectional study that used data from the Korea Nurses' Health Study, based on Nurses' Health Study 3 in the United States. Methods Participants included 448 female nurses of reproductive age. They provided details about their work experience, shift work, body mass index and history of polycystic ovary syndrome. Serum anti‐Müllerian hormone levels and lipid profile were measured using blood samples. Statistical analysis included quantile regression analysis using STATA 13.0. Data were collected between November 2016 and March 2017 from Module 5 of the Korean Nurses' Health Study. Results Approximately 12% of the participants were underweight, and roughly one‐tenth were either overweight or obese. Although linear regression showed no relationship between anti‐Müllerian hormone levels and body mass index, quantile regression showed that body mass index, total cholesterol levels and low‐density lipoprotein levels were negatively correlated with anti‐Müllerian hormone levels at the lower tails of the dependent variable. Meanwhile, high‐density lipoprotein levels were positively correlated with anti‐Müllerian hormone at the higher percentiles of anti‐Müllerian hormone levels. Conclusion These findings suggest the possibility that changes in the lipid profile may influence anti‐Müllerian hormone levels in women with diminished ovarian function, rather than obesity itself.
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- Sarah Lim
- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.,Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.,Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Clinical Preventive Medicine Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.,Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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Kim JH, Kim O, Jung H, Pang Y, Dan H. Body mass index, menstruation, acne, and hirsutism of polycystic ovary syndrome in women: A cross-sectional study. Health Care Women Int 2021; 43:85-97. [PMID: 34292855 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2021.1939348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We examined to compare menstruation and body mass index (BMI) in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to explore the effects of BMI on menstruation, facial acne, and hirsutism in women with PCOS of child-bearing age. Data from the Korea Nurses' Health Study were analyzed. The effect of BMI on irregularity of menstruation, acne, and hirsutism in the PCOS group was analyzed by logistic regression. The prevalence of PCOS was 7.1% among 11,866 participants. We found that BMI affects menstrual irregularity, facial acne, and hirsutism in PCOS women. Healthcare providers should consider weight control to improve irregularity of menstruation and hirsutism in PCOS women.
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- Jung-Hee Kim
- College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lee H, Baek W, Lim A, Lee D, Pang Y, Kim O. Secondary traumatic stress and compassion satisfaction mediate the association between stress and burnout among Korean hospital nurses: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2021; 20:115. [PMID: 34193135 PMCID: PMC8243298 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-021-00636-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Burnout among nurses is a worldwide public health epidemic that adversely affects nurses’ quality of life as well as the patient’s outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of stress on nurses’ burnout and to identify the mediating effects of secondary traumatic stress and compassion satisfaction among clinical nurses in South Korea. Methods A quantitative, cross-sectional study evaluated the survey data from 10,305 female registered hospital nurses who participated in the Korea Nurses’ Health Study (KNHS) Module 5. The survey included a demographic questionnaire and the Professional Quality of Life version 5 (ProQOL 5). Bootstrap analyses (using the PROCESS macro) were employed to evaluate the mediating effect between variables. Results Stress was significantly associated with burnout and mediated by secondary traumatic stress and compassion satisfaction (βindirect 1 = 0.185, Bootstrap confidence interval (BS CI) [0.175, 0.194]; βindirect 2 = 0.226, BS CI [0.212, 0.241], respectively). In addition, the magnitude of the indirect effects of compassion satisfaction was significantly greater than the magnitude of the indirect effects of secondary traumatic stress (βindirect 1-βindirect 2 = − 0.042, BS CI [− 0.058, − 0.026]). The findings of this study indicate that the positive aspect (compassion satisfaction) of work experiences can offset the negative aspects (secondary traumatic stress), consequently reducing burnout level. Conclusions Our study findings suggest that a multidimensional approach to assessing nurse burnout and implementation of proper management will improve quality of life for nurses and help maintain positive attitudes and quality of patient care.
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- Hyangkyu Lee
- Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Yonsei Univeristy, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Yonsei Univeristy, Seoul, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Nursing, Kyungnam University College of Health Sciences, Changwon, 51767, Republic of Korea. .,Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Yonsei Univeristy, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim YT, Kim O, Cha C, Pang Y, Sung C. Nurse turnover: A longitudinal survival analysis of the Korea Nurses' Health Study. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:4089-4103. [PMID: 34118173 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS To identify factors influencing turnover among Korean female nurses from a longitudinal perspective. DESIGN A national cohort study called the Korea Nurses' Health Study (2013-2020) was used. METHODS A national sample of female nurses from module 1 (N = 20,613, 2013-2014), module 5 (N = 11,527, 2016-2017), module 7 (N = 8,658, 2018-2019) and module 8 (N = 10,253, 2019-2020) was used. Based on a nurse turnover model, individual, health-related, social work environment and work organizational factors were considered explainable variables for nurse turnover. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and multivariate Cox regression analysis were used to identify the factors influencing female nurse turnover in South Korea. RESULTS Female nurses who had less education, were unmarried, were pregnant, and had higher stress levels and an increased probability of experiencing turnover as they aged. Those who perceived moderate health rather than good/very good health, had depressive symptoms, had a higher salary, were charge nurses/unit managers/supervisors or advanced practice nurses, were advanced practice nurses rather than registered nurses, worked shifts, worked in special care units or outpatient wards/administration as opposed to general wards, and worked in larger hospitals had a decreased probability of experiencing turnover as they aged. A two-way interaction analysis revealed that those who had depressive symptoms and increased perceived stress were more likely to experience turnover as they aged. CONCLUSION Multiple factors influenced female nurse turnover, including individual, health-related, social work environment and work organizational factors. A multidimensional approach is needed to reduce nurse turnover. IMPACT Various factors predict nurse turnover as nurses age, implying that a multifaceted approach is needed to manage nurse turnover. The influence of depressive symptoms on turnover should be evaluated by considering the perceived stress level. Nursing managers and policy makers could use our results to develop programs/policies to reduce nurse turnover.
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, System Health and Engineering Major in Graduate School, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Cho M, Kim O, Pang Y, Kim B, Jeong H, Lee J, Jung H, Jeong SY, Park HY, Choi H, Dan H. Factors affecting frontline Korean nurses' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int Nurs Rev 2021. [PMID: 33894067 DOI: 10.1111/inr.v68.210.1111/inr.12679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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AIM To identify the factors affecting fear, anxiety and depressive symptoms among frontline nurses working with COVID-19 patients or are in charge of COVID-19 screening in Korea. BACKGROUND Nurses are at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection because they are in closer, longer-duration contact with patients. These situations can negatively affect the mental health of nurses. METHODS This study analysed data from COVID-19 module in the Korean Nurses' Health Study. Data from 906 participants were analysed. To identify the factors influencing mental health, descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed. RESULTS Caring for patients who are COVID-19-positive increased levels of fear, anxiety and depressive symptoms of nurses. The hospital safety climate influenced mental well-being among nurses. CONCLUSION Caring for patients with COVID-19 had a negative impact on fear, anxiety and depressive symptoms. However, the higher was the perceived hospital safety climate, the lower were the nurses' psychological symptoms. Further research on the mental health of nurses is warranted. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY Institutions should manage human resources to enable periodic rotation of nurses' work and working periods related to COVID-19. In addition, hospital managers should provide sufficient personal protective equipment, related education, and safety climate.
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- Mijung Cho
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea
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- Division of Population Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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Cho M, Kim O, Pang Y, Kim B, Jeong H, Lee J, Jung H, Jeong SY, Park HY, Choi H, Dan H. Factors affecting frontline Korean nurses' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int Nurs Rev 2021; 68:256-265. [PMID: 33894067 PMCID: PMC8251381 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Aim To identify the factors affecting fear, anxiety and depressive symptoms among frontline nurses working with COVID‐19 patients or are in charge of COVID‐19 screening in Korea. Background Nurses are at a higher risk of COVID‐19 infection because they are in closer, longer‐duration contact with patients. These situations can negatively affect the mental health of nurses. Methods This study analysed data from COVID‐19 module in the Korean Nurses’ Health Study. Data from 906 participants were analysed. To identify the factors influencing mental health, descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed. Results Caring for patients who are COVID‐19‐positive increased levels of fear, anxiety and depressive symptoms of nurses. The hospital safety climate influenced mental well‐being among nurses. Conclusion Caring for patients with COVID‐19 had a negative impact on fear, anxiety and depressive symptoms. However, the higher was the perceived hospital safety climate, the lower were the nurses’ psychological symptoms. Further research on the mental health of nurses is warranted. Implications for nursing and health policy Institutions should manage human resources to enable periodic rotation of nurses’ work and working periods related to COVID‐19. In addition, hospital managers should provide sufficient personal protective equipment, related education, and safety climate.
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- Mijung Cho
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea
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- Division of Population Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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Bae SH, Cho M, Kim O, Pang Y, Cha C, Jung H, Kim S, Jeong H. Predictors of actual turnover among nurses working in Korean hospitals: A nationwide longitudinal survey study. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:2102-2114. [PMID: 33894028 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM To examine the factors affecting actual turnover among nurses working in hospitals using the Brewer-Kovner synthesis model. BACKGROUND To increase retention of nurses, it is important to understand factors contributing to actual turnover among nurses. METHODS A longitudinal study design was utilized with 2,633 of 20,613 eligible female hospital nurses who participated in Korea Nurses' Health Study. We created two age groups: a younger group (20-35 years) and an older group (36-49 years). Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify the factors influencing turnover by age group. RESULTS Pregnancy and childbirth increased young nurses' turnover. When we excluded intent to leave, depression and burnout were significant factors affecting young nurses' turnover. Salary and hospital size were factors predicting nurse turnover among nurses older than 36 years. CONCLUSIONS It is essential to develop prevention strategies of female nurse turnover based on the age group in Korea. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Nurse managers and health care institutes need to develop new managerial and policy strategies to reduce nurse turnover in each age group.
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- Sung-Heui Bae
- College of Nursing, Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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Jang HJ, Kim O, Kim S, Kim MS, Choi JA, Kim B, Dan H, Jung H. Factors Affecting Physical and Mental Fatigue among Female Hospital Nurses: The Korea Nurses' Health Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:201. [PMID: 33668525 PMCID: PMC7918797 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9020201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Nurses often experience work-related physical and mental fatigue. This study sought to identify the levels of physical and mental fatigue present among Korean female nurses and discern factors influencing their onset. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the Korea Nurses' Health Study (KNHS). A total of 14,839 hospital nurses were assessed by hierarchical regression analysis. The mean scores of physical and mental fatigue were 12.57 and 5.79 points, respectively. After adjusting for confounding variables, the work department had a significant influence on both physical and mental fatigue, that is, nurses working in special care units experienced greater degrees of both physical and mental fatigue than those working in general units. Nurse fatigue is an important consideration to monitor to ensure nurses' continued wellbeing as well as good patient safety levels. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a strategy to mitigate nursing fatigue while considering the characteristics of specific departments. In nursing practice, the introduction of a counseling program and guarantee of rest time that can alleviate the mental and physical fatigue of nurses working in special care units should be considered.
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- Hee Jung Jang
- School of Nursing and Research Institute of Nursing Science, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Korea;
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (O.K.); (B.K.); (H.D.)
- Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul 03760, Korea;
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea;
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- Seoul Health Foundation, 31 Maebongsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03909, Korea;
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- Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul 03760, Korea;
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (O.K.); (B.K.); (H.D.)
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (O.K.); (B.K.); (H.D.)
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon 35365, Korea
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Choi H, Lim NK, Jung H, Kim O, Park HY. Use of Menstrual Sanitary Products in Women of Reproductive Age: Korea Nurses' Health Study. Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2021; 12:20-28. [PMID: 33659151 PMCID: PMC7899234 DOI: 10.24171/j.phrp.2021.12.1.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The use of menstrual hygiene products and its effect on women's health remains under studied. Patterns of menstrual hygiene product use and the rationale behind choices among Korean women aged 18-45 years were examined. METHODS This cross-sectional study was a part of the Korea Nurses' Health Study. A total of 20,613 nurses participated, and 8,658 nurses participated in Module 7 which included a menstrual hygiene products-related survey. The data were collected through the mobile survey using a self-reported questionnaire. Participants' use of menstrual hygiene products and related characteristics were analyzed using frequency (percentage) or mean (SD). RESULTS The most common types of menstrual hygiene products across all age groups were disposable menstrual pads (89.0%), followed by cloth menstrual pads (4.5%), tampons (4.2%), and only 1.6% used a menstrual cup. Disposable menstrual pads were the most common across all age groups, but in those aged under 30 years this was followed by tampon use (6%). The most important criteria when choosing a menstrual hygiene product was comfort for disposable menstrual pads (31.3%) and tampons (41.5%), natural ingredients or organic products for cloth menstrual pads (51.4%), and custom fit for the menstrual cup (50.7%). However, for all menstrual hygiene products (except cloth menstrual pads), there was a higher proportion of anxiety than perception of safety, and low awareness of toxic shock syndrome. CONCLUSION It is important for women to use menstrual hygiene products with confidence. More research is needed to better understand potential health effects of menstrual hygiene products.
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- Hansol Choi
- Division of Population Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Population Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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Rispel LC, Ditlopo P, White J, Blaauw D. Methodological considerations in establishing and maintaining longitudinal health workforce studies: Lessons learned from the WiSDOM cohort in South Africa. Glob Health Action 2021; 14:1996688. [PMID: 34927577 PMCID: PMC8725765 DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2021.1996688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health workforce cohort studies are uncommon in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. OBJECTIVE Describe the methodology and lessons learned from establishing and maintaining the WiSDOM (Wits longitudinal Study to Determine the Operation of the labour Market among its health professional graduates) health professional cohort study in South Africa. METHODS WiSDOM is a prospective longitudinal cohort study that commenced in 2017. The cohort focuses on the eight professional groups of clinical associates, dentists, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, oral hygienists, pharmacists and physiotherapists. Annual, electronic follow-up surveys have been conducted in 2018, 2019 and 2020 with informed consent. Key steps in establishing the WiSDOM cohort include consultation, communication and marketing, stakeholder feedback, resources and infrastructure. Retention strategies consist of an electronic database, detailed cohort contact information, cohort engagement, communication and feedback, short survey tools, and appropriate incentives. RESULTS We obtained an overall response rate of 89.5% at baseline in 2017, 79.6% in 2018, 68.3% in 2019 and 72.8% in 2020. The largest decline in response rates is for medical doctors: 66.0% response rate in 2018, 53.2% in 2019 and 58.2% in 2020. However, for each of the three follow-up surveys, we have obtained response rates in excess of 80% for clinical associates, dentists, nurses, oral hygienists, pharmacists and physiotherapists. Since baseline, the outright refusals have remained very low at 4.7%. The multiple logistic regression analysis showed that self-identified race was the only significant socio-demographic difference between medical doctor respondents and non-respondents. Black African doctors and Indian doctors were 2.0 and 2.6 times more likely respectively to respond than White doctors (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Other LMICs can learn from WiSDOM's lessons of establishing and maintaining a health professional cohort that aims to generate new knowledge for health system transformation.
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- Laetitia C. Rispel
- Centre for Health Policy & South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI), School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Jin JH, Lee EJ. Factors Affecting Quality of Work Life in a Sample of Cancer Survivor Female Nurses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 56:medicina56120721. [PMID: 33371370 PMCID: PMC7767329 DOI: 10.3390/medicina56120721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background and objectives: Identifying the factors affecting the Quality of Work Life (QWL) of cancer survivor female nurses is important and necessary to overcome the various challenges experienced by these professionals upon returning to work following recovery from the disease. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the factors affecting the level of nurses’ QWL. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 115 registered female nurses who had survived cancer, in general hospitals and clinics in South Korea. SPSS statistics version 21 was used for ordinary least squares, and Stata version 12.0 was used for quantile regression analysis. Results: Workplace spirituality affected all quantiles of QWL except the 90% quantile; fatigue was an affecting factor in the 20%, 30%, and 70% quantiles; and job stress in the 20%, 30%, 40%, and 60%, 70%, 80% quantiles. For workplace spirituality, the effect size was 0.33 (p < 0.001) in the 10% quantile, increasing to 0.45 (p < 0.001) in the 80% quantile. Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, suggestions for clinical practice include providing the mediating strategies and programs to manage fatigue and job stress as well as workplace spirituality. Job-related factors such as shift work should also be considered.
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- Ju Hyun Jin
- Research Institute of Nursing Science, Keimyung University, Daegu 42601, Korea;
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- College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Daegu 42601, Korea
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Jung H, Dan H, Pang Y, Kim B, Jeong H, Lee JE, Kim O. Association between Dietary Habits, Shift Work, and the Metabolic Syndrome: The Korea Nurses' Health Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17207697. [PMID: 33096883 PMCID: PMC7589731 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an important public health problem, and unhealthy dietary habits and shift work are considered major factors that increase the prevalence of MetS. The purpose of this study was to examine whether dietary habits, alcohol drinking, and shift-working were associated with development of MetS in shift-working female nurses. This study analyzed cross-sectional survey data from the Korea Nurses’ Health Study (KNHS). Of the 1638 nurses, 403 participants were selected based on the propensity score matching method (PSM). These participants had either no or more than three MetS determinant factors. Analysis was conducted by using multivariable logistic regression to confirm the factors influencing MetS. The prevalence of MetS in this group (1638 participants) was 5.6% (92 participants). Consumption of over 50% of daily calorie intake after 7 p.m., consumption of carbonated drinks, family history of diabetes, and non-shift work were significant factors influencing MetS. Nurses are one of the at-risk groups for unhealthy dietary habits due to the nature of their work. Therefore, nurse managers should include regular dietary education for nurses and continue their policy efforts to resolve health problems that may arise in connection with nurses’ work.
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- Heeja Jung
- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon 35365, Korea;
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (H.D.); (Y.P.); (B.K.); (H.J.)
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (H.D.); (Y.P.); (B.K.); (H.J.)
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (H.D.); (Y.P.); (B.K.); (H.J.)
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (H.D.); (Y.P.); (B.K.); (H.J.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea;
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (H.D.); (Y.P.); (B.K.); (H.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-02-3277-3703
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Jin J, Lee E. Effect of Workplace Spirituality on Quality of Work Life of Nurse Cancer Survivors in South Korea. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2020; 7:346-354. [PMID: 33062829 PMCID: PMC7529029 DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon_36_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Return to work is known to have a positive effect on the quality of work life of cancer survivors, including the nurse cancer survivors, along with other factors, such as workplace spirituality. The aim of this study was to identify the effect of workplace spirituality and its constituent concepts on the quality of work life of nurse cancer survivors. METHODS A cross-sectional survey comprising the nursing workplace spirituality (NWS) and quality of nursing work life (QNWL) scales was completed by 130 cancer survivor nurses between October 15, 2018, and May 15, 2019, in two general hospitals in metropolitan areas, and snowball sampling was used in parallel. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22 software, determining descriptive statistics, and conducting an independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression. RESULTS The average scores for all NWS and QNWL subdomains were medium. Age, nursing tenure, and the factors of NWS were positively correlated with QNWL, especially the harmony between the workplace and the individual (r = 0.65, P < 0. 001). In the second hierarchical regression, controlling general characteristics, harmony between the workplace and the individual (β = 0.38, P ≤ 0.001), and relationship with colleagues (β = 0.19, P = 0.031) were significant predictors of QNWL explaining 59.0% of the variance. This model was found to be suitable (F = 16.29, P ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Effective and practical organizational systems and intervention programs based on organizational support, including colleagues' support for increasing the quality of work life for nurse cancer survivors, are required.
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- Juhyun Jin
- Research Institute of Nursing Science, Daegu, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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Pang Y, Dan H, Jung H, Bae N, Kim O. Depressive symptoms, professional quality of life and turnover intention in Korean nurses. Int Nurs Rev 2020; 67:387-394. [PMID: 32633425 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of depressive symptoms and professional quality of life on turnover intention. BACKGROUND The high turnover rate of nurses is a critical healthcare issue globally. INTRODUCTION Nurses often experience depressive symptoms and compassion fatigue due to the efforts of patient care. The impact of such psychological health issues on turnover intention needs to be confirmed. METHODS Participants were 10 163 female nurses who completed an online or mobile survey using the Korea Nurses' Health Study. To identify the influencing factors on the turnover intention of nurses, descriptive statistics, spearman's correlation coefficients and multivariable ordinal logistic regression were performed. RESULTS The turnover intention increased by about 2.81-4.60 times when depressive symptom was moderate or more, 1.14 times when secondary traumatic stress disorder was moderate or more, and 1.54 times when burnout was moderate or more. When compassion satisfaction was moderate or high, the turnover intention decreased by 0.72 and 0.52 times. DISCUSSION Korean nurses demonstrated high levels of depressive symptoms, secondary traumatic stress and burnout, while demonstrating lower levels of compassion satisfaction. The results of this study demonstrate that depressive symptoms, secondary traumatic stress, burnout and compassion satisfaction affect turnover intention. CONCLUSIONS To reduce nurses' turnover intention, it is necessary to reduce depressive symptoms and enhance the quality of professional life. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY Hospital managers need to maintain adequate nurse-to-patient ratios and provide nurses with a supportive work environment. Also, health policymakers need to identify factors affecting hospital nurses' turnover intention and provide strategies to address them. These conditions may reduce the excessive workload placed on nurses, thereby preventing depression and burnout and improving nurses' quality of work-life.
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- Y Pang
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Nursing Science, Seojeong University, Yangju-si Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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Association between Health Problems and Turnover Intention in Shift Work Nurses: Health Problem Clustering. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17124532. [PMID: 32599700 PMCID: PMC7345885 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Shift work nurses experience multiple health problems due to irregular shifts and heavy job demands. However, the comorbidity patterns of nurses’ health problems and the association between health problems and turnover intention have rarely been studied. This study aimed to identify and cluster shift work nurses’ health problems and to reveal the associations between health problems and turnover intention. In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from 500 nurses who worked at two tertiary hospitals in Seoul, South Korea. Data, including turnover intention and nine types of health issues, were collected between March 2018 and April 2019. Hierarchical clustering and multiple ordinal logistic regressions were used for the data analysis. Among the participants, 22.2% expressed turnover intention and the mean number of health problems was 4.5 (range 0–9). Using multiple ordinal logistic regressions analysis, it was shown that sleep disturbance, depression, fatigue, a gastrointestinal disorder, and leg or foot discomfort as a single health problem significantly increased turnover intention. After clustering the health problems, four clusters were identified and only the neuropsychological cluster—sleep disturbance, fatigue, and depression—significantly increased turnover intention. We propose that health problems within the neuropsychological cluster must receive close attention and be addressed simultaneously to decrease nurse’s turnover intentions.
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Kim B, Jung H, Kim J, Lee J, Kim O. Depressive Symptoms and Sleep Disturbance in Female Nurses with Atopic Dermatitis: The Korea Nurses' Health Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17082743. [PMID: 32316146 PMCID: PMC7215983 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Although the prevalence of atopic dermatitis is high in nurses, there is a lack of research on the relationship between atopic dermatitis and depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance among female nurses. This study aimed to determine the effects of atopic dermatitis on depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance in female nurses. We analyzed the data of the Korea Nurses’ Health Study, a large-scale prospective cohort study. A total of 20,613 female hospital nurses aged 20–45 years who participated in the Module 1 of Korea Nurses’ Health Study between July 2013 and November 2014 were included. The chi-square test, t-test, and multivariate ordinal logistic regression analysis were conducted for statistical analysis. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis among female nurses was 11.6%. The levels of depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance were higher in nurses with atopic dermatitis than those without atopic dermatitis. Nurses with atopic dermatitis were 1.16 times more likely to have depressive symptoms and 1.35 times more likely to have sleep disturbance than those without atopic dermatitis after adjusting for confounding variables. The results of this study suggest that additional support should be considered for nurses with atopic dermatitis to improve the occupational environment for managing and preventing the exacerbation of symptoms.
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- Bohye Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon 35365, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Sangmyung University, Cheonan-si 31066, Korea or
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-02-3277-3703
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Kim O, Lee H, Jung H, Jang HJ, Pang Y, Cheong H. Korean nurses' adherence to safety guidelines for chemotherapy administration. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2019; 40:98-103. [PMID: 31229212 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE Nurses are at risk from handling chemotherapeutic agents. This study aimed to determine adherence to safety guidelines for chemotherapy administration by Korean nurses and to examine the relationship between the hospital safety climate and nurses' adherence to safety guidelines. METHOD A descriptive, correlational design with a cross-sectional survey using data from the Korea Nurses' Health Study. For this study, participants included 872 female nurses who had administered chemotherapeutic agents to patients in the last 30 days. RESULTS Only a quarter of the participants had high adherence to the safety guidelines, while the majority had moderate to low adherence. The absence of job hindrances and feedback/training - two sub-factors of the hospital safety climate - enhanced the likeliness for nurses to comply with the safety guidelines by almost 1.3 and 1.7 times, respectively. CONCLUSION The results imply that the hospital safety climate, particularly feedback/training, and the absence of job hindrances are significantly correlated with adherence to the safety guidelines for chemotherapy administration. Therefore, organisational and policy support is needed to improve the hospital safety climate.
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- Oksoo Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea; College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing and Health Science, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, 02125-3393, United States
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, 35365, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Nursing and Research Institute of Nursing Science, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Office of Policy Development for Healthy Society, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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Lee JE, Song S, Cho E, Jang HJ, Jung H, Lee HY, Kim S, Kim O, Lee JE. Weight change and risk of uterine leiomyomas: Korea Nurses' Health Study. Curr Med Res Opin 2018; 34:1913-1919. [PMID: 29625536 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1462783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study examined the associations between anthropometric measures and uterine leiomyomas. METHODS This study included a total of 5,062 women (median age of 35.5 years) who had experienced pregnancy and, of these women, 210 reported a diagnosis of uterine leiomyomas within the past 2 years prior to baseline in the Korea Nurses' Health Study. Participants were asked about their anthropometric factors. The odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated using logistic regression models. RESULTS Mean body mass index (BMI) was 21.8 kg/m2 among non-cases. An increase in weight from the age of 18 years to the present was associated with increased risk of uterine leiomyomas (p for trend = .002); compared to women whose weight remained stable, the multivariate ORs (95% CIs) were 1.84 (1.22-2.76) for weight gain of 5-10 kg and 2.00 (1.25-3.20) for weight gain of more than 10 kg since age 18. A similar pattern was observed when the analysis was limited to women with a BMI of 18.5-25 kg/m2. Current weight was associated with higher odds of uterine leiomyomas. No associations were found for body size in childhood or in adolescence, weight at age 18, current BMI, or current body size. CONCLUSIONS Weight gain in adulthood was associated with increased risk of uterine leiomyomas in Korean women, even in those with normal weight.
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- Ji-Eun Lee
- a Department of Food and Nutrition , Sookmyung Women's University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- b Department of Food and Nutrition , College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- c Department of Dermatology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence , RI , USA
- d Department of Epidemiology , School of Public Health, Brown University , Providence , RI , USA
- e Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine , Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School , Boston , MA , USA
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- f Division of Nursing and Research Institute of Nursing Science , Hallym University , Chuncheon , Republic of Korea
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- g College of Nursing , Konyang University , Daejeon , Republic of Korea
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- h Department of Nursing , Doowon Technical University , Anseong , Republic of Korea
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- i College of Nursing , Yonsei University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- j Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science , Seoul , Republic of Korea
- k College of Nursing , Ewha Womans University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- b Department of Food and Nutrition , College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
- l Research Institute of Human Ecology , Seoul National University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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Kim O, Kim MS, Jang HJ, Lee H, Kang Y, Pang Y, Jung H. Radiation safety education and compliance with safety procedures-The Korea Nurses' Health Study. J Clin Nurs 2018. [PMID: 29543393 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To examine the current state of radiation safety education and its influence on nurses' compliance with safety procedures. BACKGROUND Use of radiation in therapy and diagnosis has prolonged and improved millions of lives, but it presents potential hazards for healthcare professionals. DESIGN A cross-sectional design. METHODS Participants included 1,672 female nurses of childbearing age who had recently been exposed to radiation-emitting generators or radiation. Quantitative data were taken from the Korea Nurses' Health Study, the Korean version of the Nurses' Health Study conducted in the USA. Confounding variables included sociodemographic factors, duration of employment in a department where work involved radiation, hospital's geographical location, bed size and hospital safety climate. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation coefficients and multivariable ordinal logistic regression. RESULTS Half (50.3%) of nurses received no safety training, whereas the other half received some safety training as follows: only once (14.4%), irregularly (10.2%) and regularly (25.1%). Of the six radioactive safety compliance questionnaires, 29.4%, 20.2%, 30.7% and 19.7% complied to none, one, two and more than three, respectively. After controlling for confounding variables, relative to that observed with no safety education, irregular education that occurred more than twice (OR = 1.597, CI = 1.177-2.164) and regular education (OR = 2.223, CI = 1.770-2.792) increased the likelihood that nurses would comply with safety procedures. CONCLUSIONS Low levels of safety education and adherence raise critical concerns regarding nurses' well-being. As routine safety education increases safety adherence, healthcare managers and policymakers should emphasise regular safety education. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Radiation safety education for nurses and their compliance with safety procedures have seldom been discussed in South Korea. However, as nurses' safety is directly related to the quality of patient care, additional safety education should be provided for hospital nurses to minimise their occupational exposure to harmful radioactive substances in clinical settings.
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- Oksoo Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.,Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul, Korea
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- Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Institute of Public Health and Health Policy, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.,Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
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Kim O, Jang HJ, Kim S, Lee HY, Cho E, Lee JE, Jung H, Kim J. Gastroesophageal reflux disease and its related factors among women of reproductive age: Korea Nurses' Health Study. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:1133. [PMID: 30241473 PMCID: PMC6150961 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-6031-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Recently, the number of patients diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has increased in Korea. Risk factors of GERD include age, sex, medication use, lack of physical exercise, increased psychological stress, low or high body mass index (BMI), unhealthy eating habits, increased alcohol consumption, and cigarette smoking. However, few studies examined the major factors affecting GERD in women of childbearing age. Therefore, this study assessed the risk factors of GERD among 20,613 female nurses of reproductive age using data from the Korea Nurses’ Health Study. Methods Participants were recruited from July 2013 to November 2014. They provided their history of GERD 1 year prior to data collection, along with information on their demographic characteristics, health-related behaviors, diet, medical history, and physical and psychological factors. Of the total sample, 1184 individuals with GERD diagnosed in the year prior to the study were identified. Propensity score matching was used for analysis. Results Cigarette smoking, increased alcohol consumption, low or high BMI, depression, and increased psychosocial stress were associated with the prevalence of GERD among Korean young women. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression analysis revealed significant positive relationships between GERD and being a former smoker; having a low (< 18.5 kg/m2) or high BMI (> 23 kg/m2); and having mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe depression. Conclusions Smoking, BMI, and depression were associated with GERD. To reduce this risk among female nurses, intervention strategies are required to help nurses maintain a normal weight and manage their depression.
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- Oksoo Kim
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nursing, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon, 24252, Republic of Korea. .,Research Institute of Nursing Science, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Doowon Technical University, Anseong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Dong-eui University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Kim O, Kim MS, Kim J, Lee JE, Jung H. Binge eating disorder and depressive symptoms among females of child-bearing age: the Korea Nurses' Health Study. BMC Psychiatry 2018; 18:13. [PMID: 29343226 PMCID: PMC5772719 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-018-1601-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Most studies regarding the relationship between binge eating disorder (BED) and depression have targeted obese populations. However, nurses, particularly female nurses, are one of the vocations that face these issues due to various reasons including high stress and shift work. This study investigated the prevalence of BED and the correlation between BED and severity of self-reported depressive symptoms among female nurses in South Korea. METHODS Participants were 7,267 female nurses, of which 502 had symptoms of BED. Using the propensity score matching (PSM) technique, 502 nurses with BED and 502 without BED were included in the analyses. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation, and multivariable ordinal logistic regression analysis. RESULTS The proportion of binge eating disorder was 6.90% among the nurses, and 81.3% of nurses displayed some levels of depressive symptoms. Multivariable ordinal logistic regression analysis revealed that age (40 years old and older), alcohol consumption (frequent drinkers), self-rated health, sleep problems, and stress were associated with self-reported depression symptoms. Overall, after adjusting for confounders, nurses with BED had 1.80 times the risk (95% CI = [1.41-2.30]; p-value < 0.001) of experiencing a greater severity of self-reported depression symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Korean female nurse showed a higher prevalence of both binge eating disorder and depressive symptoms, and the association between the two factors was proven in the study. Therefore, hospital management and health policy makers should be alarmed and agreed on both examining nurses on such problems and providing organized and systematic assistance.
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- O Kim
- Korean Nurses Association, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Institute of Public Health and Health Policy, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Dongeui University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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