OBJECTIVES: This study was aimed to evaluate the abnormalities in eating attitude and the correlations between ego-identity and self-esteem among the urban high school girls. METHODS: Four hundred and thirty-six high school girls were investigated by using Eating Attitude Test for Korean Adolescent(EAT-26), Korean Adolescent Ego-identity Scale(KA-EIS) and Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scales(SES). According to the score of EAT-26KA, the high risk group was identified. We compared weight, height, body mass index(BMI), KA-EIS and SES between the high risk group and the control group. According to BMI, we identified a underweight, normal weight, and overweight group among subjects, and then we compared weight, height, EAT-26KA, KA-EIS, and SES among the three groups. RESULTS: By EAT-26KA scores, 10.3% of girls had abnormal eating attitude and were considered as the high risk group for eating disorder. By BMI, 3.7%(N=16) of girls was overweight(BMI>25), 69.7%(N=304) was normal weight, and 26.6%(N=116) was underweight(BMI<19). The high risk group showed lower SES scores and 'self receptiveness' of KA-EIS than the control group. The overweight group showed higher EAT-26KA scores than other two groups. There were no significant differences in SES and KA-EIS among the three groups. KA-EIS was positively related to SES, and EAT-26KA was negatively related to SES. CONCLUSION: The distribution rate of the high risk group for eating disorder is 10.3%, and the high risk group has low self-esteem and is poor in self-receptiveness. The overweight group is more likely to have higher EAT-26KA scores than other two groups. Therefore, it is useful to educate adolescents for the healthy eating behaviors and to provide them with the programs which promote the self-esteem and self-receptiveness.
Adolescent ; Body Height ; Feeding and Eating Disorders ; Eating* ; Feeding Behavior ; Female* ; Humans ; Overweight ; Thinness

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Animals ; Gram-Negative Bacteria* ; Interleukin-2* ; Mice*

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Mucocele*

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Various methods have been used in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures in adults. In recent years, generally accepted two methods are intramedullary nailing and plate fixation. We followed and reviewed 121 cases of femoral shaft fracture in 116 patients, treated by operation in Orthopaedic Department, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chonju from 1980 to 1986. All cases were devided into 2 groups, intramedullary nailing(24 cases) and plate fixation (97 cases), and the two groups were compared each other. The results are as follows : 1. Most of intramedullary nails were used in relatively younger age group, before 50 yesrs of age. 2. The mean bony union time in plate fixation was 14 weeks and that in intramedullary nailing was 17.4 weeks. They showed about 3 weeks of difference. 3. In the group, whose operations were performed within 2 weeks after injury, showed high rate of bone union within 6 months, but in those whose operations were delayed more than 2 weeks showed marked decrease in bone union. And the rate of decrease was greater in plate fixation. 4. The recovery of knee joint motion above 110 was greater in intramedullary nailing (87.5%) than that in plate fixation(79.3%). 5. There was no difference in functional recovery between plate fixation and intramedullary nailing. 6. The complications, including delayed and nonunion, infection, metal failure, and limitation of knee joint motion, were more in plate fixation. 7. The risk of refracture is higher in plate fixation. Therefore plates must be removed after some period.
Adult ; Clinical Study ; Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary ; Humans ; Jeollabuk-do ; Knee Joint ; Protestantism

Experimental treatment by open reduction and internal fixation with modified tension band combined with external compression device was used for the patella fractures. Early post operative continuous passive motion and early weight bearing exercise was followed. This method was excellent for treatment of the patella fractures and prevention of post operative complications such as limitation of motion and post-traumatic arthritis of the knee joint. This experimental treatment was performed in 5 patients. and the results are as follows :1. Treatment by modified tension band combined with external fixator is useful for any type of the patella fracture. 2. By continuous passive motion and programed post operative rehabilitation, early painless recovery of wide range of motion of the knee joint and early weight bearing became possible. 3. Complications such as pain on motion, post-traumatic arthritis and limitation of motion of the knee joint was not seen. 4. This method is excellent for treatment of the patella fractures, and we are now trying to memodel the external fixator for cosmetic improvement and prevention of pin site problems.
Arthritis ; External Fixators ; Humans ; Knee Joint ; Methods ; Patella ; Range of Motion, Articular ; Rehabilitation ; Weight-Bearing

Treatment by External Fixation with External Compression Device was used for the displaced fractures of the proximal humerus. Especially in the old aged patient and patient with severe associated injury, this method was excellent for the early, painless motion of the shoulder and then good functional result. This experimental treatment was performed in 8 patients, and its merits were as follows: 1. The technique of operation was relatively easy, and was possible within a short time with minor injury. 2. The quality of reduction was good in all cases. 3. By the compression effect on the fracture site and firm maintenance of reduction during the treatment, solid healing as in internal fixation was possible. 4. Firm maintenance of reduction & minimal injury of soft tissue made possible early painless and wide ROM exercise, and then good functional result.
Humans ; Humerus ; Methods ; Shoulder

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Paragonimiasis*

PURPOSE: We assessed the impact of treatment modalities, such as radical prostatectomy or external beam radiation therapy, for prostate cancer on the health related quality of life (HRQoL) and sexual function of patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 137 eligible patients, with localized or locally advanced prostate cancer, were enrolled from two treatment groups: radical prostatectomy (RP) and external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). To compare changes in the HRQoL and sexual function after treatment with these two modalities, an interview or postal survey was performed for the patients that were followed up at least 12 months after treatment. Finally, 57 patients (RP 34 and EBRT 23) were eligible to remain on the study. Standardized questionnaires, including the EORTC QLQ-C30 (version 3.0) and QLQ-PR25, for evaluation of HRQoL, and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), for sexual function, were employed. RESULTS: On global health status and functional scales, the progression in the mean scores between the baseline and treatment were worse in the PR group. The PR group also had worse urinary incontinence, erection and ejaculation problems than the EBRT group. EBRT was associated with adverse bowel function. The IIEF demonstrated significant changes between the baseline and post-treatment scores across all five domains with the two treatment modalities, especially with a RP. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of prostate cancer patients were unable to return to functional sexual activity after both a RP and EBRT. The assignment of patients to the two treatment modalities entails different risks of urinary leakage and bowel dysfunction. These findings will help facilitate counseling, with regard to sexual function and HRQoL expectations, for prostate cancer patients.
Counseling ; Ejaculation ; Humans ; Male ; Prostate* ; Prostatectomy* ; Prostatic Neoplasms* ; Quality of Life* ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Radiotherapy ; Sexual Behavior ; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological ; Urinary Incontinence ; Weights and Measures

PURPOSE: This study was preformed to demonstrate the improvement of respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function parameters after albuterol inhalation in asthmatic bronchitis using pneumotachography. METHODS: Fifteen asthmatic bronchitis patients admitted to Ewha Womans University Hospital from September in 1998 to July in 1999 were enrolled in this study. Clinical symptoms and pulmonary function parameters including respiratory rate, heart rate, inspiratory tidal volume(Vi), expiratory tidal volume(Ve), peak tidal expiratory flow(PTEF), tidal expiratory flow at 25% of tidal volume(TEF25), mid-expiratory flow(MEF) and mid-inspiratory flow(MIF), compliance, and pulmonary resistance were evaluated by clinical symptom score and pneumotachography before and after albuterol inhalation treatment. RESULTS: The clinical score was decreased significantly after treatment, but heart rate did not show a significant difference. By flow-volume curve, Ve were 7.39+/-2.11 mL/kg, 9.39+/-3.20 mL/kg, and Vi were 7.44+/-2.08 mL/kg, 9.46+/-3.26 mL/kg, and PTEF were 130.1+/-82.1 mL/kg, 123.1+/-64.8 mL/kg before and after treatment, respectively. All the pulmonary function parameters showed no significant differences before and after treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Clinical symptoms were improved after albuterol inhalation treatment in asthmatic bronchitis, but pulmonary function was not recovered after a short-term treatment.
Albuterol ; Bronchitis* ; Compliance ; Female ; Heart Rate ; Humans ; Inhalation ; Respiratory Function Tests* ; Respiratory Rate