Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Sung Ah Kim

5 Articles

A Model Study on Medical Utilization of Workers with Non-Occupational Diseases : An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior: Chang Hyun Han, Jae Yong Park, Sin Kam, Sung Ah Kim, Ki Soo Park; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2006;18(4):284-297. Published online December 31, 2006; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2006.18.4.284

OBJECTIVES
This study was carried out to examine the factors influencing the behavioral intention and behavior of workers with non-occupational diseases when utilizing medical facilities, using the theory of planned behavior (TPB).
METHODS
The first TPB questionnaire was administered to 3,116 subjects during workers'periodic health examinations at one health examination institute, between September and December in 2000. An investigation of the medical facilities utilization was also conducted by administering a second survey to the 354 subjects (11.4%) adjudged to be workers with non-occupational diseases from the results of the health examination.
RESULTS
The medical utilization rate within one month was 41.5%. To investigate the overall relationship between variables, the authors conducted a linear structural equation model analysis, based on the theory of planned behavior. The attitude toward behavior and the subjective norm both positively influenced the behavioral intention (T> or = 2.0). The perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention both positively influenced the behavior (T> or = 2.0) CONCLUSIONS: To improve the medical utilization by workers found to have diseases as a result of their health examination, the implementation of an intervention program will be necessary to increase the behavioral intention and perceived behavioral control, and care givers must pay more attention to eventually converting behavioral intention into actual behaviors.

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System of Parametric Modelling and Assessing the Production Staff Utilisation as a Basis for Aggregate Production Planning
Martin Krajčovič, Beáta Furmannová, Patrik Grznár, Radovan Furmann, Dariusz Plinta, Radovan Svitek, Ivan Antoniuk
Applied Sciences.2021; 11(19): 9347. CrossRef
Factors Associated with Cancer Screening Intention in Eligible Persons for National Cancer Screening Program
Rock-Bum Kim, Ki-Soo Park, Dae-Yong Hong, Cheol-Heon Lee, Jang-Rak Kim
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2010; 43(1): 62. CrossRef

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Bladder Cancer with Exposure to Benzidine-based Dyes of Dyer: Sung Ah Kim, Jong Woo Lee, Bup Wan Kim, Yong Chul Shin; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1999;11(2):304-312. Published online June 30, 1999; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1999.11.2.304

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This is the first report on an occupational bladder cancer in Korea. The ease is 41 years old man who worked as a dyer for 17 years at two dyeing factories, which handled nylon and polyester fabrics in Taegu. He was exposed to many kinds of dyes during weighing, mixing, dissolving and dyeing processes. Among many kinds of acid, disperse and direct dyes that he has been exposed to, several dyes have confirmed to contain benzidine-based dyes, one was o-tolidine-based dye, and one was o-dianisidine-based dye. He visited a hospital due to the gross hematuria and urinary frequency in June, 1998, and he had radical cystectomy with ileal conduit diversion. He had smoked a half-pack of cigarette for 20 years. The main risk factor of bladder cancer is smoking, however, he was relatively a light smoker than usual Korean men. He was exposed to the definite occupational carcinogen even though the level was relatively lower than that of dye manufacturers. His age was younger than the prevalence age of bladder cancer caused by smoking. These evidences support that the dyer' s bladder cancer could be related to the occupational exposure to benzidine-based dyes.

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A work-relatedness assessment in epidemiological case investigation of occupational cancers: II. Practice: an upper urinary tract cancer in a dyer
Kihun Kim, Hyeoncheol Oh, Jungwon Kim
Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.2020;[Epub] CrossRef
Occupational Cancers with Chemical Exposure and their Prevention in Korea: A Literature Review
Kyung-Taek Rim
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention.2013; 14(6): 3379. CrossRef
Occupational Reproductive Function Abnormalities and Bladder Cancer in Korea
Jungsun Park, Kyong-Sok Shin, Yangho Kim
Journal of Korean Medical Science.2010; 25(Suppl): S41. CrossRef
Occupational Diseases in Korea
Seong-Kyu Kang, Eun A Kim
Journal of Korean Medical Science.2010; 25(Suppl): S4. CrossRef

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Usefulness Assessment of Hemoglobin A1C as a Parameter Measuring Stress in Healthy Male Workers: Sung Ah Kim, Sin Kam, Keon Yeop Kim, Gwang Seo Choi, Kyung Dong Jung, Hea Suk Kim; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1997;9(3):452-458. Published online October 31, 1997; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1997.9.3.452

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Effects of Number and Method of Visual Stimuli on Simple Reaction Time: Jee Sung Kim, Sung Ah Kim, Chae Yong Lee, Soon Woo Park, Si Hyun Nam, Jong Young Lee, Ji Yeon Son; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1996;8(3):477-489. Published online December 31, 1996; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1996.8.3.477

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In. order to evaluate the effects of number and method of visual stimuli on simple reaction time and determine the proper number of trials, simple reaction time of the computerized test of NTOS (Neurobehavioral Test for Occupational Screening) was carried out on 240 medical students. The prominent difference was found between male and female on simple reaction time. Regarding the effect of number based on the parameters of measures and the purpose of test itself, 64 trials was considered as proper number. The mean reaction time was different according to the methods of visual stimuli, such as color and size(p<0.05). The larger and more intence visual stimuli were, the faster sim-ple reaction time was. In respect to sex, that difference was similar. But, there was no difference depending upon whether the each result of each trial was showed on the monitor. The subjects, however, showed much interest when the result showed. Further studies, including the various variables on visual stimuli, are required to compare among various studies.

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Performance assessment on the Korean Computerized Neurobehavioral Test using a mobile device and a conventional computer: an experimental study
Young Seok Byun, Sung Kyu Park, Joon Sakong, Man Joong Jeon
Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.2018;[Epub] CrossRef

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Development of Korean Computerized Neurobehavioral Tests arid Evaluation of Applicability: Jong Young Lee, Sang Soong Nam, Chae Yong Lee, Sung Ah Kim, Ju Young Lee, Soon Woo Park, Ji Yeon Son; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1996;8(3):546-559. Published online December 31, 1996; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1996.8.3.546

Abstract PDF: We tried to develop Korean computerized neurobehavioral tests to promote neurobehavioral research and screening in occupational setting in Korea. This program was designated Neurobehavioral Tests for Occupational Screening (NTOS). NTOS consisted of 3 test items, choice reaction time (2 choice and 4 choice), simple reaction time (visual and auditory stimulus), finger tapping test (both hands). NTOS was administered to 120 students of medical school and to evaluate applicability. The results of reaction time tests was positively skewed but finger tapping test was negatively skewed. The only data that was not skewed was the mean frequency of finger tapping of dominant hand. The means and standard deviations of choice reaction time were 429.7 msec and 109.8 msec (2 choice), 493. 6 msec and 92.0 msec (4 choice). The results of simple reaction time were 254 msec (mean) and 55 msec (standard deviation). The mean frequency of finger tapping of dominant hand was 77.2 and that of nondominant hand was 64.9. The results of 2 choice reaction time test and finger tapping of dominant hand showed statistically significant sex difference. Factor analysis showed 2 factors, 1st reaction tests and 2nd tapping. The mean frequency of finger tapping had negative weak correlation with other reaction time test results. This computerized neurobehavioral tests may be widely applied in the other future studies, and is to be improved for the practical purpose of the occupational neurotoxico-logical area.

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