Effects of a cancer prevention education program on elementary school students' knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and intentions in South Korea / 한국역학회지

OBJECTIVES: Most children and adolescents have low levels of cancer knowledge and awareness, and infrequently engage in preventive behaviors. This study examined the effects of a short classroom-based intervention for cancer prevention on knowledge, attitude toward cancer preventability, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions of fifth-grade elementary school students.METHODS: The study was based on a pre-post-follow-up, 2-group, quasi-experimental design. Participants in the intervention group attended two 40-minute sessions on cancer prevention education and watched a music video about cancer prevention, while participants in the control group were only exposed to the music video. Self-reported knowledge, attitude toward cancer preventability, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions were assessed 1 week pre-intervention and post-intervention, as well as 3 months post-intervention.RESULTS: The 3-month post-intervention results revealed partial effects, indicating that the education intervention improved knowledge and attitudes toward cancer preventability; however, no effects were observed on self-efficacy and behavioral intentions 3 months after the intervention.CONCLUSIONS: Long-term regular booster sessions are required to improve not only social-cognitive factors, but also behavioral intentions, which could result in behavior changes promoting cancer prevention.

Effects of a cancer prevention education program on elementary school students’ knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and intentions in South Korea / 한국역학회지

OBJECTIVES: Most children and adolescents have low levels of cancer knowledge and awareness, and infrequently engage in preventive behaviors. This study examined the effects of a short classroom-based intervention for cancer prevention on knowledge, attitude toward cancer preventability, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions of fifth-grade elementary school students. METHODS: The study was based on a pre-post-follow-up, 2-group, quasi-experimental design. Participants in the intervention group attended two 40-minute sessions on cancer prevention education and watched a music video about cancer prevention, while participants in the control group were only exposed to the music video. Self-reported knowledge, attitude toward cancer preventability, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions were assessed 1 week pre-intervention and post-intervention, as well as 3 months post-intervention. RESULTS: The 3-month post-intervention results revealed partial effects, indicating that the education intervention improved knowledge and attitudes toward cancer preventability; however, no effects were observed on self-efficacy and behavioral intentions 3 months after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Long-term regular booster sessions are required to improve not only social-cognitive factors, but also behavioral intentions, which could result in behavior changes promoting cancer prevention.

Effects of a cancer prevention education program on elementary school students' knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and intentions in South Korea / 한국역학회지

OBJECTIVES@#Most children and adolescents have low levels of cancer knowledge and awareness, and infrequently engage in preventive behaviors. This study examined the effects of a short classroom-based intervention for cancer prevention on knowledge, attitude toward cancer preventability, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions of fifth-grade elementary school students.@*METHODS@#The study was based on a pre-post-follow-up, 2-group, quasi-experimental design. Participants in the intervention group attended two 40-minute sessions on cancer prevention education and watched a music video about cancer prevention, while participants in the control group were only exposed to the music video. Self-reported knowledge, attitude toward cancer preventability, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions were assessed 1 week pre-intervention and post-intervention, as well as 3 months post-intervention.@*RESULTS@#The 3-month post-intervention results revealed partial effects, indicating that the education intervention improved knowledge and attitudes toward cancer preventability; however, no effects were observed on self-efficacy and behavioral intentions 3 months after the intervention.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Long-term regular booster sessions are required to improve not only social-cognitive factors, but also behavioral intentions, which could result in behavior changes promoting cancer prevention.

Factors affecting satisfaction with cancer information provided through the social networking services of the National Cancer Information Center in Korea / 한국역학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the characteristics of social networking service (SNS) users and to assess the relationship of those factors to user satisfaction with the SNSs of the National Cancer Information Center (NCIC) in South Korea.METHODS: A Web-based survey was completed by 1,670 users of the NCIC SNSs, who provided data on the sources they consulted for information about cancer, determinants of SNS use, sources of NCIC SNS awareness, the time of day they used the SNS, and their satisfaction level.RESULTS: Facebook users mainly became aware of the NCIC SNSs through an acquaintance's recommendation, while Twitter was accessed through other SNSs or blogs. Users in their 30s were less satisfied with the NCIC SNSs than those in their teens and 20s. Browsing for cancer-related information on the Internet, prioritizing information quality, and engaging in active use were related to a high level of satisfaction with the NCIC SNSs. Individuals who were exposed to the NCIC SNSs through other SNSs or printed materials were less satisfied with their experience of the NCIC SNSs than those who received a recommendation from an acquaintance.CONCLUSIONS: These findings may act as a catalyst to guide public health agencies to enhance their use of SNSs.

Factors affecting satisfaction with cancer information provided through the social networking services of the National Cancer Information Center in Korea / 한국역학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the characteristics of social networking service (SNS) users and to assess the relationship of those factors to user satisfaction with the SNSs of the National Cancer Information Center (NCIC) in South Korea. METHODS: A Web-based survey was completed by 1,670 users of the NCIC SNSs, who provided data on the sources they consulted for information about cancer, determinants of SNS use, sources of NCIC SNS awareness, the time of day they used the SNS, and their satisfaction level. RESULTS: Facebook users mainly became aware of the NCIC SNSs through an acquaintance's recommendation, while Twitter was accessed through other SNSs or blogs. Users in their 30s were less satisfied with the NCIC SNSs than those in their teens and 20s. Browsing for cancer-related information on the Internet, prioritizing information quality, and engaging in active use were related to a high level of satisfaction with the NCIC SNSs. Individuals who were exposed to the NCIC SNSs through other SNSs or printed materials were less satisfied with their experience of the NCIC SNSs than those who received a recommendation from an acquaintance. CONCLUSIONS: These findings may act as a catalyst to guide public health agencies to enhance their use of SNSs.

What predicts the trust of online health information? / 한국역학회지

OBJECTIVES: Little attention has been paid to levels of trust in online sources of health information. The objective of this study was to investigate levels of trust in various sources of health information (interpersonal channels, traditional media, and Internet media), and to examine the predictors of trust in health information available on the Internet. METHODS: A questionnaire was administered to 1,300 people (20 years of age or older), evaluating levels of trust in various sources of health information. RESULTS: The highest level of trust was expressed regarding interpersonal channels, with hospital physicians regarded as the most trusted source of information age and income showed an association with trust in online information sources. Elderly people were not likely to trust Internet news sources, and high incomes were found to be strongly associated with trust in online sources of information overall. CONCLUSIONS: Public health organizations must consider the predictors for trust in various sources of information in order to employ appropriate media when targeting vulnerable individuals or developing messaging strategies for health professionals.

The Effects of Propofol on the Contraction in the Rat Uterine Smooth Muscle / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: Propofol is an alternative to thiopental as an intravenous induction agent for cesarean section. It is also used as a sedative for supplementation of regional blockade during cesarean section. It has been reported that propofol relaxes not only vascular smooth muscle but also other smooth muscles. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of propofol on rat uterine smooth muscle in an isolated preparation in the rat. METHODS: Uterine smooth muscle tissues were obtained from rats (n = 21). The muscle strips were suspended in tissue baths and isometric tension was recorded. After spontaneous or oxytocin induced activity had been accomplished in the buffer solution as a control, propofol (1 to 20microgram/ml) in fat emulsion was applied cumulatively to the bath and the effects were continuously recorded. RESULTS: In vitro, propofol induced a dose-dependent inhibition of spontaneous as well as oxytocin induced myometrial contractile activity. Propofol concentration of 1microgram/ml had no significant effects on the resting tension, active tention, and frequency of contraction developed by spontaneous and oxytocin induced uterine contractility. However, Complete muscular relaxations on spontaneous and oxytocin induced contractility were obtained at a concentration of 10microgram/ml and 20microgram/ml, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Propofol inhibits spontaneous and oxytocin-induced uterine smooth muscle contractions in dose dependent pattern.

Content Analysis of the Health Counseling by the Intranet in a University: 2000-2004 / 農村醫學 地域保健

OBJECTIVES: The research was aimed at analyzing the contents of university intranet for systematically execution of the healthy information provision and healthy consultation services from 2000 January to 2004 December. METHODS: We have analyzed 300(28.3%) the instances of accomplished health consultation cases from the whole 1,059 instances which were the replied in a university intranet. RESULTS: According to the contents of health consultation in ICPC code, a general symptom 91 cases(30.3%) was most, muscle-skeletal system 44 cases(14.7%), and digestive system 43 cases(14.3%) in order of cases of health counselling. The symptoms and complaint with 155 cases(51.7%) were most in the distribution of the health counselling contents by 17 charter of ICPC. The most common reason of counselling by 17 charter of ICPC were as follows; questions about the symptom and diagnosis(118 cases, 39.3%), the preventive and treatment methods(91 cases, 30.0%), and medical fee(20cases, 6.7%) in order. We mainly answer on the content of health counselling were as follows; make an offer of medical information and knowledge(48.3%), recommend visit clinic or hospital(23.7%), guide to treatment(12.7%), and so on. CONCLUSIONS: This research showed that the program of health counselling may not meet completely the high quality and adequate distribution of health counselling by the intranet in a university by content analysis. The finding suggests that health counselling by intranet in a university may be used to supplement of systemic improvement on the intranet Q/A format from current lack of essential health information and security for the quality of the health counselling.

The Effects on Pain Relief of Intraarticular Tramadol and Neostigmine after Knee Arthroscopic Surgery / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: Evidence has accumulated that tramadol hydrochloride can produce relief of moderate to severe pain across the range of acute and chronic pain states by combining a synergistically weak opioid and a monoaminergically mediated antinociceptive mechanism. Neostigmine can produce antinociceptive effects by interacting with muscarine receptors in peripheral tissues. This study was designed to determine whether intraarticular tramadol results in better analgesic effect and whether tramadol and neostigmine would provide superior analgesia to tramadol alone, after knee arthroscopic surgery. METHODS: Forty-five ASA class 1 or 2 patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery were randomly allocated to three treatment groups. All patients received general anesthesia with nitrous oxide, O2 and inhalational agents. When the surgical procedure was completed, the study drug was injected into the patient's knee joint through the arthroscope. Patients in group 1 (n = 15) received 30 ml of 0.5% mepivacaine; patients in group 2 (n = 15) received tramadol 50 mg and 30 ml of 0.5% mepivacaine; patients in group 3 (n = 15) received a combination of tramadol 50 mg, neostigmine 100 micro gram and 30 ml of 0.5% mepivacaine. Postoperative pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS) at 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after the intraarticular injection. RESULTS: There were no significant differences among the three groups in the 1 to 2 hour postoperative period and groups 2 and 3 showed significantly lower VAS score than group 1 from 4 to 24 hours postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: It is concluded that after knee arthroscopy, intraarticular injection of tramadol had a good analgesic effect, whereas neostigmine added to tramadol did not show superior analgesic effects over tramadol alone.

The Effects on Pain Relief of Intraarticular Tramadol and Neostigmine after Knee Arthroscopic Surgery / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: Evidence has accumulated that tramadol hydrochloride can produce relief of moderate to severe pain across the range of acute and chronic pain states by combining a synergistically weak opioid and a monoaminergically mediated antinociceptive mechanism. Neostigmine can produce antinociceptive effects by interacting with muscarine receptors in peripheral tissues. This study was designed to determine whether intraarticular tramadol results in better analgesic effect and whether tramadol and neostigmine would provide superior analgesia to tramadol alone, after knee arthroscopic surgery. METHODS: Forty-five ASA class 1 or 2 patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery were randomly allocated to three treatment groups. All patients received general anesthesia with nitrous oxide, O2 and inhalational agents. When the surgical procedure was completed, the study drug was injected into the patient's knee joint through the arthroscope. Patients in group 1 (n = 15) received 30 ml of 0.5% mepivacaine; patients in group 2 (n = 15) received tramadol 50 mg and 30 ml of 0.5% mepivacaine; patients in group 3 (n = 15) received a combination of tramadol 50 mg, neostigmine 100 micro gram and 30 ml of 0.5% mepivacaine. Postoperative pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS) at 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours after the intraarticular injection. RESULTS: There were no significant differences among the three groups in the 1 to 2 hour postoperative period and groups 2 and 3 showed significantly lower VAS score than group 1 from 4 to 24 hours postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: It is concluded that after knee arthroscopy, intraarticular injection of tramadol had a good analgesic effect, whereas neostigmine added to tramadol did not show superior analgesic effects over tramadol alone.