1.Support Needs for Health Promotion of Community-Dwelling People with Disabilities:Perspectives of Operators Managing Disability Supportive Housing
Hye Jin NAM ; Haesun LEE ; Han Nah PARK ; Sujin LEE ; Bohye KIM ; Ju Young YOON
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2024;54(2):211-223
Purpose:
Recent studies have focused on policies aimed at supporting the independence of individuals with disabilities in communities. As part of this initiative, supportive housing, integrated care, and residential spaces offer tailored services based on individual needs and autonomy. The attitudes and knowledge of the administrators supporting supportive housing residents regarding health management can influence the well-being of individuals with disabilities. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the challenges faced by supporting housing workers in enhancing the self-management skills of individuals with disabilities.
Methods:
In this qualitative study, focus group interviews were conducted in August 2023 with nine administrators working to support housing in Seoul. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the interview data.
Results:
The needs and challenges in enhancing the self-management skills of individuals with disabilities were as follows: (1) the complexity of health management challenges, (2) bidirectional strategies for strengthening health management capabilities, and (3) support for systematic health management. Additionally, eight subthemes were derived.
Conclusion
By investigating the difficulties experienced and identifying the necessary support requirements for supportive housing workers, this study seeks to uncover insights and identifies areas for improvement and strategies for health management. This study acknowledges the educational and institutional support necessary to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with disabilities residing in supportive housing.
2.Genotype-4 hepatitis E in a human after ingesting roe deer meat in South Korea.
Ja Yoon CHOI ; Jeong Mi LEE ; Yun Won JO ; Hyun Ju MIN ; Hyun Jin KIM ; Woon Tae JUNG ; Ok Jae LEE ; Haesun YUN ; Yeong Sil YOON
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2013;19(3):309-314
The recent increase in the number of cases of indigenous hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection highlights the importance of identifying the transmission routes for the prevention of such infections. Presented herein is the first case of acute HEV infection after ingesting wild roe deer meat in South Korea. A 43-year-old male presented with abdominal discomfort and jaundice. He had not recently traveled abroad, but had eaten raw roe-deer meat 6-8 weeks before the presentation. On the 7th day of hospitalization the patient was diagnosed with acute viral hepatitis E. Phylogenetic analysis of his serum revealed genotype-4 HEV. This case supports the possibility of zoonotic transmission of HEV because the patient appears to have been infected with genotype-4 HEV after ingesting raw deer meat.
Adult
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Alanine Transaminase/blood
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Animals
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Bilirubin/blood
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Deer/virology
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Genotype
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Hepatitis E/*diagnosis/transmission/virology
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Hepatitis E virus/classification/*genetics/isolation & purification
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Humans
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Male
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Phylogeny
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RNA, Viral/analysis
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Republic of Korea
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Travel
3.Infective Endocarditis with Dissection of Sinus of Valsalva Mimicking Type A Aortic Dissection.
Jaehuk CHOI ; Hyemin JO ; Eun Jung KIM ; Young Kyu JUNG ; Jon SUH ; Yoon Haeng CHO ; Nae Hee LEE ; Hye Sun SEO
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2012;20(4):216-217
No abstract available.
Endocarditis
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Sinus of Valsalva
4.Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of Korean patients with hepatitis C virus genotype 6.
Mun Hyuk SEONG ; Ho KIL ; Jong Yeop KIM ; Sang Soo LEE ; Eun Sun JANG ; Jin Wook KIM ; Sook Hyang JEONG ; Young Seok KIM ; Si Hyun BAE ; Youn Jae LEE ; Han Chu LEE ; Haesun YUN ; Byung Hak KANG ; Kisang KIM
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2013;19(1):45-50
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The distribution of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes varies geographically. In Korea, genotypes 1 and 2 comprise more than 90% of HCV infections, while genotype 6 is very rare. This study compared the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with genotype 6 HCV infection with those infected with HCV genotypes 1 and 2. METHODS: This was a prospective, multicenter HCV cohort study that enrolled 1,173 adult patients, of which 930 underwent HCV genotype analysis, and only 9 (1.0%) were found to be infected with genotype 6 HCV. The clinical and epidemiological parameters of the genotypes were compared. RESULTS: The patients with genotype 6 HCV had a mean age of 41.5 years, 77.8% were male, and they had no distinct laboratory features. A sustained virologic response (SVR) was observed in four (67%) of six patients who received antiviral therapy. Risk factors such as the presence of a tattoo (n=6, 66.7%), more than three sexual partners (n=3, 33.3%), and injection drug use (n=3, 33.3%) were more common among genotype 6 patients than among genotypes 1 or 2. CONCLUSIONS: The epidemiology and treatment response of patients infected with genotype 6 HCV differed significantly from those with genotypes 1 or 2, warranting continuous monitoring.
Adult
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Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use
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Asian Continental Ancestry Group
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Cohort Studies
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Female
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Genotype
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Hepacivirus/*genetics
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Hepatitis C, Chronic/*diagnosis/drug therapy/epidemiology
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Humans
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Liver/pathology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Prospective Studies
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RNA, Viral/blood
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Republic of Korea
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Risk Factors
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Sexual Behavior
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Substance-Related Disorders/complications
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Tattooing