PURPOSE: This study was done to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of problem drinking among adolescents in South Korea. METHODS: The data of Youth Health Risk Behavior web-based Survey (2015) collected by Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was analyzed using logistic regression for this study. RESULTS: The problem drinking (defined as two or more points in the CRAFFT) among current drinkers was 36.1%. Risk factors of the problem drinking were sexual activity after drinking (odds 6.33 for men, 4.72 for women), experience of smoking (odds 4.70 for men, 5.12 for women), experience of artificial abortion (odds 4.57 for women), experience of pregnancy (odds 4.45 for women), sexual transmitted infection (odds 1.90 for men, 2.53 for women), depression (odds 2.11 for men, 2.15 for women) and suicidal idea (odds 2.53 for men, 1.88 for women). CONCLUSION: It is necessary to develop proper problem drinking prevention programs focusing on men and women. Adjusted health education programs will contribute to maintain their health and protect effectively from these risk taking behaviors.
Adolescent* ; Alcohol Drinking ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) ; Depression ; Drinking* ; Female ; Health Education ; Humans ; Korea* ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Pregnancy ; Prevalence ; Problem Behavior ; Risk Factors ; Risk-Taking ; Sexual Behavior ; Smoke ; Smoking

PURPOSE: The study was aimed to investigate the levels of marital intimacy and quality of life (QOL) among women with breast cancer. METHODS: As a descriptive study, a total of 67 married women with breast cancer was recruited via convenient sampling from a breast clinic in an university hospital. A structured, self-reported questionnaire was administered to the participants. RESULTS: The most participants were housewives in their 40s and 50s, and were in high socioeconomic status. Two thirds of women perceived the marital intimacy with their spouse were increased after the diagnosis of breast cancer. Women's marital intimacy significantly differed by their levels of education. The level of cognitive intimacy was the highest among the subscales, whereas, sexual intimacy was the lowest. The family factor of QOL showed the highest score, and there were differences in QOL by employment status and cancer stage. The QOL and marital intimacy were not correlated significantly. CONCLUSION: Further research on the couples with breast cancer and intervention for increasing their marital intimacy are needed in the future.
Breast ; Breast Neoplasms ; Employment ; Family Characteristics ; Female ; Humans ; Marriage ; Quality of Life ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Social Class ; Spouses

PURPOSE: Exercise is commonly recommended to women after breast cancer surgery, yet it is difficult for patients and health professionals to adopt safe and beneficial types and modes of exercise. Thus studies on exercise interventions targeting women with breast cancer treatment were systematically reviewed. METHODS: The review process and quality assessment of the studies followed the guideline of the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency. Relevant studies were obtained from electronic databases, and two trained reviewers independently analyzed the studies. Of the 902 articles sorted, 11 were selected. Then, quality assessment for each study was carried out with the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) checklist. RESULTS: Seven different types of exercise interventions were identified from 3 quasi-experimental and 8 randomized controlled trial studies. The interventions varied in duration from several days to 13 weeks, and tended to show significant effects on psychological outcomes and upper body functions within a short-term period and were effective in alleviating lymphedema at a longer 1-year point. Supervised, professional intervention had significant effects on health indicators and a higher adherence rate. CONCLUSION: Well-designed exercises are effective and beneficial for improving women's physical, physiological, and psychological health outcomes after breast cancer treatment as well as to facilitate changes in exercise behaviors. The feasibility of applying intervention protocols, efficiency of interventions, and strengths of exercise protocols should be further examined.
Breast Neoplasms* ; Breast* ; Delivery of Health Care ; Exercise ; Female ; General Surgery ; Health Occupations ; Humans ; Lymphedema

Purpose: This study is evaluated the clinical and radiological outcomes of Hook plate fixation in acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries and the differences according to the type of plate and whether coracoclavicular (CC) ligament repair had been performed. Materials and Methods: Between February 2008 and November 2022, 112 patients treated with a Hook plate for acute AC joint injuries were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were categorized into DePuy Synthes (n=76) and ARIX Hook plate group (n=36), Hook plate with CC ligament repair group (n=42) and Hook plate fixation only group (n=70). The clinical and radiologic outcomes of Hook plate fixation were evaluated by analyzing the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) score, coracoclavicular distance (CCD), subacromial erosion and associated surgical complications depending on the different types of Hook plate (DePuy Synthes vs. ARIX clavicle system) and the application of additional CC ligament repair. Results: The median follow-up period after implant removal for the 112 patients was 7.4 months (range, 6.0–124.8 months). The ASES and UCLA scores at the final follow-up were 77.2±6.2 and 31.8±2.3, respectively, and the CCD was 115.5%±28.9% compared to the unaffected side.There were no significant differences in the final VAS score, ASES score, UCLA score, CCD, subacromial erosion and surgical complications between the DePuy Synthes and ARIX Hook plate groups. In addition, there was no difference depending on whether CC ligament repair had been performed. Conclusion Hook plate fixation in acute AC joint injuries showed good clinical and radiological results. It is considered a good surgical method, and there was no difference in the results depending on plate type and CC ligament repair.

Purpose: This study is evaluated the clinical and radiological outcomes of Hook plate fixation in acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries and the differences according to the type of plate and whether coracoclavicular (CC) ligament repair had been performed. Materials and Methods: Between February 2008 and November 2022, 112 patients treated with a Hook plate for acute AC joint injuries were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were categorized into DePuy Synthes (n=76) and ARIX Hook plate group (n=36), Hook plate with CC ligament repair group (n=42) and Hook plate fixation only group (n=70). The clinical and radiologic outcomes of Hook plate fixation were evaluated by analyzing the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) score, coracoclavicular distance (CCD), subacromial erosion and associated surgical complications depending on the different types of Hook plate (DePuy Synthes vs. ARIX clavicle system) and the application of additional CC ligament repair. Results: The median follow-up period after implant removal for the 112 patients was 7.4 months (range, 6.0–124.8 months). The ASES and UCLA scores at the final follow-up were 77.2±6.2 and 31.8±2.3, respectively, and the CCD was 115.5%±28.9% compared to the unaffected side.There were no significant differences in the final VAS score, ASES score, UCLA score, CCD, subacromial erosion and surgical complications between the DePuy Synthes and ARIX Hook plate groups. In addition, there was no difference depending on whether CC ligament repair had been performed. Conclusion Hook plate fixation in acute AC joint injuries showed good clinical and radiological results. It is considered a good surgical method, and there was no difference in the results depending on plate type and CC ligament repair.

Purpose: This study is evaluated the clinical and radiological outcomes of Hook plate fixation in acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries and the differences according to the type of plate and whether coracoclavicular (CC) ligament repair had been performed. Materials and Methods: Between February 2008 and November 2022, 112 patients treated with a Hook plate for acute AC joint injuries were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were categorized into DePuy Synthes (n=76) and ARIX Hook plate group (n=36), Hook plate with CC ligament repair group (n=42) and Hook plate fixation only group (n=70). The clinical and radiologic outcomes of Hook plate fixation were evaluated by analyzing the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) score, coracoclavicular distance (CCD), subacromial erosion and associated surgical complications depending on the different types of Hook plate (DePuy Synthes vs. ARIX clavicle system) and the application of additional CC ligament repair. Results: The median follow-up period after implant removal for the 112 patients was 7.4 months (range, 6.0–124.8 months). The ASES and UCLA scores at the final follow-up were 77.2±6.2 and 31.8±2.3, respectively, and the CCD was 115.5%±28.9% compared to the unaffected side.There were no significant differences in the final VAS score, ASES score, UCLA score, CCD, subacromial erosion and surgical complications between the DePuy Synthes and ARIX Hook plate groups. In addition, there was no difference depending on whether CC ligament repair had been performed. Conclusion Hook plate fixation in acute AC joint injuries showed good clinical and radiological results. It is considered a good surgical method, and there was no difference in the results depending on plate type and CC ligament repair.