1.Effect of immune complex on the cytokine production and host resistance of mice against intracellular bacteria.
Hyun Chul LEE ; Saeng Koo CHO ; Tae Ju HWANG ; In Chol KANG ; Jong Suk OH ; Tae Hew AHN
Korean Journal of Immunology 1993;15(1):11-23
No abstract available.
Animals
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Antigen-Antibody Complex*
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Bacteria*
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Mice*
2.Caregivers' adherence factors affecting maintenance treatment in children with well-controlled asthma : A qualitative analysis through in-depth interview.
Ic Sun CHOI ; Saeng Koo CHO ; Kyong Suk LA ; Jung Hye BYEON ; Dae Jin SONG ; Young YOO ; Ji Tae CHOUNG
Korean Journal of Pediatrics 2010;53(3):364-372
PURPOSE: Good adherence of caregivers is essential for successful health outcomes in the treatment of childhood asthma. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors contributing to good adherence of maintenance treatment in children with well-controlled asthma. METHODS: Children with well-controlled asthma being treated with a daily controller for at least 3 months in Korea University Anam Hospital were selected. Their caregivers who had good adherence to maintenance treatment were recruited. Qualitative study through in-depth interviews was conducted with 18 caregivers who agreed to the study. RESULTS: The 18 caregivers (mean age, 40.0 years) consisted of 15 mothers, 2 grandmothers, and 1 father. The resulting consensus were identified and grouped into 2 domains: the caregiver/patient aspect with 8 theme factors and the treatment aspect with 4 theme factors. The main theme factors in the caregiver/patient aspect were enabling participation in physical activities and exercise (77.8%), perceptions regarding asthma and the need for long-term treatment (50.0%), and perceived value of the medications outweighing the risk of side effects (38.9%). The main theme factors in the treatment aspect were trust in the physician (77.8%), general satisfaction with the manner and attitude of the physician (77.8%) and verification of the necessity of further treatment by performing tests (38.9%). CONCLUSION: Efforts to improve caregivers' adherence to the treatment of childhood asthma must include a range of factors related to both caregiver/patient aspects and treatment aspects. Among all of these factors, it may be most important to establish a physician-caregiver partnership.
Asthma
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Caregivers
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Child
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Consensus
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Fathers
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Humans
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Korea
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Mothers
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Motor Activity
3.The Experience of the 1st Daegu-Gyeongbuk Multicenter Epilepsy Camp for Children and their Parents to improve the understanding of Epilepsy.
Sung Min CHO ; Soon Hak KWON ; Doo Kwun KIM ; Jun Sik KIM ; Jin Kyung KIM ; Han Koo MOON ; Woo Saeng PARK ; Ji Hyun YEO ; Hyun Hee OH ; Eun Ju LEE ; Jun Hwa LEE ; Bo Young KIM
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society 2006;14(2):303-309
PURPOSE:This study was undertaken to announce our experience of the 1st Daegu- Gyeongbuk Multicenter Epilepsy Camp for children and their parents to improve the understanding of epilepsy. METHODS:We held the camp on February 25th to 26th, 2006 at Gyeongju. 33 families with epileptic childlend joined the camp. At the end of the camp, we performed a survey with 37 questionnaires to obtain data concerning the parents' understanding of epilepsy and the satisfaction with the camp. Data was analyzed with SPSS 10.0 program using frequency analysis. RESULTS:Parents knew about epilepsy but for some degrel still wanted to get more information about epilepsy. Parents were satisfied with the educational programs but not with the recreation programs. CONCLUSION:This study suggests that more social approaches such as an epilepsy camp is needed to provide the families with more information fot the understanding about epilepsy.
Child*
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Epilepsy*
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Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Humans
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Parents*
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Recreation