Oxidative Balance Scores in Cancer Survivors: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Although some studies have investigated the relationship between oxidative imbalance and adverse outcomes, there is a lack of data on oxidative balance in cancer survivors. Using data of the 2013-2020 Korean nationwide surveys, this study examined the oxidative balance score (OBS) of non-survivors, short-term survivors (<5 years), and long-term survivors. Approximately 4.

Family relationships and caregiver burden among family caregivers of patients with terminal cancer.

Background: Family relationships play a crucial role in the care and support of patients with terminal cancer, impacting their physical and emotional well-being. This study investigates whether family relationships are associated with caregiver responses in end-of-life (EOL) care for patients with terminal cancer.

Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 172 family caregivers of patients with terminal cancer, collected from nine hospice and palliative care centers in South Korea between June 2021 and May 2023.

Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trends in Influenza Vaccination and Health Screening Among Korean Adults.

This study examined the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on influenza vaccination and health screening trends in Korea. A total of 49 299 individuals aged ≥19 years who participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2013-2015, 2016-2019, or 2020-2022 (the COVID-19 era) with available information on influenza vaccination, health screening, and cancer screening status were included. Multivariate regression models were used to compare the estimated prevalences of behaviors during these three phases.

Exploring the Role of Practical and Emotional Death Preparation in Reducing Emotional Distress Among Family Caregivers of Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

Family caregivers (FCs) play a vital role in supporting terminally ill patients with cancer by providing emotional, physical, and practical care throughout the illness trajectory [...

Death Preparation and Quality of Life amongst Family Caregivers of Terminal Cancer Patients: A Multicentre Cross-sectional Study.

Objectives: Caring for ill cancer patients imposes a considerable burden on families, significantly reducing quality of life (QoL). This study examined the association between death preparation and QoL amongst family caregivers (FCs) of terminally ill patients with cancer in South Korea.

Materials And Methods: A multicentre cross-sectional survey using questionnaires was conducted in nine inpatient palliative care units in South Korea.

Patient Acceptance of Death and Symptom Control/Quality of Care Among Terminal Cancer Patients Under Inpatient Hospice Care: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Patient attitude to death is associated with outcomes in hospice care settings. This Korean study investigated the association between terminal cancer patient death acceptance and symptom control and quality of care (QoC) as perceived by family caregivers (FCs).

Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted in nine inpatient hospice care units, and the data of 108 dyads (terminal cancer patients who responded to the revised Death Attitude Profile and their primary FCs) were analyzed.

Association between alcohol consumption and sleep difficulty in a nationwide Korean survey.

Background: The data on the association between alcohol intake and sleep quality in a community-based setting are lacking. This study examined overall sleep difficulty according to alcohol habits among Korean adults.

Materials And Methods: We analyzed data from 4937 adults who responded to questions about sleep difficulty and drinking habits from the 2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Marital satisfaction and its impact on frailty in Korean older adults: a longitudinal analysis.

Background: Despite a wealth of literature on marital dissatisfaction and adverse health outcomes, little is known about the relationship between marital dissatisfaction and frailty in older adults.

Methods: This longitudinal study utilised the data of 11 174 individuals who participated in the biennial Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing survey from 2006 to 2020 and were aged ≥45 during the initial wave. Frailty was measured using a frailty instrument, which utilised exhaustion, social isolation, and handgrip strength weakness.

The Association Between Psychological Resilience and Spiritual Well-Being Among Family Caregivers of Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

This study was undertaken to determine the nature of the relationship between psychological resilience and spiritual well-being (SWB) among family caregivers (FCs) of patients with terminal cancer. This multicenter cross-sectional study included 173 FCs from nine inpatient hospice care units. SWB was assessed using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual well-being questionnaire, and various psychosocial variables, including psychological resilience, were also measured.

Gender disparity regarding the impact of retirement on marital satisfaction: Evidence from a longitudinal study of older Korean adults.

Objective: To investigate the impact of retirement on marital satisfaction by gender on Koreans aged >45 years in a large, nationally representative cohort.

Methods: Retirement status and marital satisfaction data of 5867 individuals were analysed. Marital dissatisfaction was defined as a satisfaction score reduction of more than 10 points versus the previous wave.

Association between Neck Circumference and Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia in Nearly Healthy Adults: A Review of 2019-2020 Cross-Sectional Korean Nationwide Data.

Background: Neck circumference (NC) measurement has been recently developed as a simple and time-saving anthropometric method for predicting cardiovascular risk. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is known as one of the cardiovascular risk factors. This study investigated the association between NC and asymptomatic hyperuricemia among the general population of Korea.

Association between Neck Circumference and Thyroid Disease: Findings of a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Korea.

Background: There were contradictory reports about the relationship between neck circumference (NC) and thyroid status. This study aimed to compare the NCs of Korean adults with or without thyroid disease.

Methods: The data of 8,198 subjects (aged 40-80 yr) that participated in the 2019-2020 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were subjected to analysis.

Health-Related Behaviours of Cancer Survivors: A Nationwide Korean Study.

This cross-sectional study investigated health-related behaviours in Korean cancer survivors by time after cancer diagnosis. The data of 50,532 subjects (aged 40 to 79 years) who participated in the 2007-2019 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (KNHANES) were subjected to analysis. Health-related behaviours included obesity, current smoking, frequent drinking, influenza vaccination, health screening, and cancer screening.

Association between neck circumference and pulmonary function in Korean adults.

Neck circumference (NC) is associated with various diseases. However, its association with pulmonary diseases remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between NC and pulmonary function in Korean adults.

Association Between Oral Health Status and Survival Time in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients.

Introduction: Patients with terminal cancer often experience various oral problems. Whether oral health status is associated with the survival of terminally ill cancer patients receiving palliative care remains unclear.

Methods: We analyzed the data of 59 Korean patients with terminal cancer receiving palliative care, including their oral health status, using a modified Korean version of the Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT).