WOORIM KIM
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6182355 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | WOORIM KIM |
| NOMBRES | WOORIM |
| APELLIDO | KIM |
| FIRMA | KIM W |
| AFILIACIONES | National Cancer Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1199-6822 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 21 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2015 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Trends in mortality of the WHO-recommended diseases for palliative care in the Republic of Korea, 2014–2023
Background: The global burden of diseases requiring palliative care is increasing due to aging populations and rising non-communicable diseases. The WHO predicts an 87% increase in serious health-related suffering by 2060. In the Republic of Korea, more than half of the leading causes of death require palliative care. This study aims to analyze 10-year mortality trends and changes in places of death for WHO-recommended diseases requiring palliati…
Regional population decline and health screening uptake in Korean adults
Background: Health screening is crucial for detecting medical needs and presenting effective alternatives. As Korea undergoes rapid demographic shifts and widening regional gaps, screening is increasingly important to identify these needs. This study explores how changes in regional population size related to health screening uptake among Korean adults. Methods: Data on 182,437 adults from the 2021 Korean Community Health Survey (KCHS) were used,…
Satisfaction with local healthcare services and medical need among hypertensive patients
The findings infer the need to consider patient satisfaction with nearby healthcare services in implementing public health policies that address unmet medical need in patients with hypertension
Association between residing in municipalities facing population decline and satisfaction with neighboring healthcare infrastructure in older aged adults
Individuals residing in municipalities with declining populations are more likely to report dissatisfaction with nearby healthcare infrastructure and public transportation. These findings emphasize the importance of providing adequate medical infrastructure to reduce potential health-related disparities
Perceived social support and depressive symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated containment policies have led to negative mental health consequences in the general population. Aims: This study investigated the association between perceived social support and depressive symptoms in Korea. Methods: Data from the Korea Community Health Survey conducted from August to November 2020 was used for this cross-sectional study. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Hea…
Is time-to-treatment associated with higher mortality in Korean elderly lung cancer patients
Do Patients Residing in Provincial Areas Transport and Spend More on Cancer Treatment in Korea
Cancer patients residing in provincial areas were likely to visit institutions located outside their residing area for treatment. Medical travel was associated with higher levels of spent healthcare costs. Policies should focus on preventing possible related regional cancer disparity and promoting optimal configuration of cancer services
Does Delaying Time in Cancer Treatment Affect Mortality? A Retrospective Cohort Study of Korean Lung and Gastric Cancer Patients
The aim of this study is to investigate the association between delays in surgical treatment and five- and one- year mortality in patients with lung or gastric cancer. The National Health Insurance claims data from 2006 to 2015 were used. The association between time to surgical treatment, in which the cut-off value was set at average time (30 or 50 days), and five year mortality was analyzed using the Cox proportional hazard model. Subgroup anal…
Disparities in Cancer-Related Avoidable Mortality by the Level of Area Deprivation in South Korea
The gap in avoidable mortality signifies the importance of addressing related disparities in cancer
The Relationship between Physical Exercise and Cognitive Function in Korean Middle Aged and Elderly Adults without Dementia
This study investigated the association between physical exercise and cognitive function in Koreans aged 45 years or above without dementia. Data from the 2006 to 2018 Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA) were used. The general characteristics of the study population were investigated using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The association between total exercise time per week and cognitive function, measured based on the Mini-Mental State Exami…
Association between Continuity of Care and the Onset of Thyroid Disorder among Diabetes Patients in Korea
Objectives : As the relationship between diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction is well known, it is important to investigate the factors influencing this association. Continuity of care is associated with better quality of care and outcomes, such as reduced complications, among diabetes patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the association between continuity of care and the onset of thyroid dysfunction among diabet…
Comparable Risk of Suicidal Ideation between Workers at Precarious Employment and Unemployment
Precarious employment and unemployment are important factors that impact suicidal behavior. This study investigated (1) how employment transitions among permanent employment, precarious employment, and unemployment are associated with suicidal ideation in working employees and compared (2) whether individuals transitioning among these three states were more vulnerable than those remaining. Using nationally representative longitudinal data between…
Management of Chronic Disease and Hospitalization Due to Diabetes among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Korea
To prevent negative outcomes for diabetes patients, developing self-management skills is imperative. This study aimed to examine the association between management of chronic disease (MCD), which mainly involves educating patients about their chronic diseases for obtaining self-management skills and hospitalization due to diabetes among type 2 diabetes patients in Korea. Korean National Health Insurance Service National Sample Cohort data from 20…
The relationship between catastrophic health expenditure and health-related quality of life
Catastrophic health expenditure influences HRQoL, which was more pronounced in patient with chronic disease. The efforts should focus on people who suffer from excessive health expenditures and chronic diseases
Job displacement and social safety net on depressive symptoms in individuals aged 45 years or above
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the unemployment experience and depressive symptoms among mid-aged (ages 45–59) and elderly (ages 60 or above) persons and to examine further the effects of unemployment insurance, industrial accident compensation insurance (IACI) and national pension on the stated relationship. Data were used from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA) between 2006 and 2012. A total of 1,536 indivi…
The influence of family stress and conflict on depressive symptoms among working married women
In the present study, researchers examined the association between depressive symptoms and family stress and conflict from multiple roles, along with the combined effect of family stress and family-work conflict. We used data from the 2008-2012 Korean Welfare Panel Study, consisting of 4,663 baseline participants. We measured depressive symptoms using the 11-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. There was a significant relations…
The impact of occupation according to income on depressive symptoms in South Korean individuals
BACKGROUND: In South Korea, societal perceptions on occupation are distinct, with people favouring white collar jobs. Hence both occupation type and income can have mental health effects. AIM: To examine the relationship between occupational classification and depression, along with the combined effect of occupational classification and household income. METHODS: Data were from the Korean Welfare Panel Study (KOWEPS), 2010-2013. A total of 4,694 …
Depressive symptoms of house-poor persons
BACKGROUND: There are no studies researching the relationship between house-poor persons and mental health. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between house-poor status and depressive symptoms. AIM: To examine the relationship between the house-poor and depressive symptoms according to household income. METHODS: Data from the Korean Welfare Panel Study were used. House-poor were defined as people having possession with ov…
The effect of childhood and current economic status on depressive symptoms in South Korean individuals
Low current economic status was associated with a higher likelihood of depressive symptoms. In particular, the low current-low childhood economic status group showed the highest likelihood of depressive symptoms, suggesting the adverse mental health effects of prolonged poverty. Therefore, the findings reveal that mental health inequalities are present along the economic strata and require proper addressing of the mental health of lower income in…
Association between weight control failure and suicidal ideation in overweight and obese adults
Findings from this study suggest that weight control failure is associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation among obese women. Furthermore, intervention programs that aim to address the prevalence of suicide, especially for obese women, are needed
Combined effect of body mass index and body size perception on metabolic syndrome in South Korea
Our findings suggest that the combination of body size perception and BMI is useful in predicting the risk of metabolic syndrome. The use of complementary predictors could reduce the risk for inaccurate prediction of metabolic syndrome
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Combined effect of body mass index and body size perception on metabolic syndrome in South Korea
Our findings suggest that the combination of body size perception and BMI is useful in predicting the risk of metabolic syndrome. The use of complementary predictors could reduce the risk for inaccurate prediction of metabolic syndrome
The impact of occupation according to income on depressive symptoms in South Korean individuals
BACKGROUND: In South Korea, societal perceptions on occupation are distinct, with people favouring white collar jobs. Hence both occupation type and income can have mental health effects. AIM: To examine the relationship between occupational classification and depression, along with the combined effect of occupational classification and household income. METHODS: Data were from the Korean Welfare Panel Study (KOWEPS), 2010-2013. A total of 4,694 …
Depressive symptoms of house-poor persons
BACKGROUND: There are no studies researching the relationship between house-poor persons and mental health. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between house-poor status and depressive symptoms. AIM: To examine the relationship between the house-poor and depressive symptoms according to household income. METHODS: Data from the Korean Welfare Panel Study were used. House-poor were defined as people having possession with ov…
The effect of childhood and current economic status on depressive symptoms in South Korean individuals
Low current economic status was associated with a higher likelihood of depressive symptoms. In particular, the low current-low childhood economic status group showed the highest likelihood of depressive symptoms, suggesting the adverse mental health effects of prolonged poverty. Therefore, the findings reveal that mental health inequalities are present along the economic strata and require proper addressing of the mental health of lower income in…
Association between weight control failure and suicidal ideation in overweight and obese adults
Findings from this study suggest that weight control failure is associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation among obese women. Furthermore, intervention programs that aim to address the prevalence of suicide, especially for obese women, are needed
The influence of family stress and conflict on depressive symptoms among working married women
In the present study, researchers examined the association between depressive symptoms and family stress and conflict from multiple roles, along with the combined effect of family stress and family-work conflict. We used data from the 2008-2012 Korean Welfare Panel Study, consisting of 4,663 baseline participants. We measured depressive symptoms using the 11-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. There was a significant relations…
Management of Chronic Disease and Hospitalization Due to Diabetes among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Korea
To prevent negative outcomes for diabetes patients, developing self-management skills is imperative. This study aimed to examine the association between management of chronic disease (MCD), which mainly involves educating patients about their chronic diseases for obtaining self-management skills and hospitalization due to diabetes among type 2 diabetes patients in Korea. Korean National Health Insurance Service National Sample Cohort data from 20…
The relationship between catastrophic health expenditure and health-related quality of life
Catastrophic health expenditure influences HRQoL, which was more pronounced in patient with chronic disease. The efforts should focus on people who suffer from excessive health expenditures and chronic diseases
Job displacement and social safety net on depressive symptoms in individuals aged 45 years or above
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the unemployment experience and depressive symptoms among mid-aged (ages 45–59) and elderly (ages 60 or above) persons and to examine further the effects of unemployment insurance, industrial accident compensation insurance (IACI) and national pension on the stated relationship. Data were used from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA) between 2006 and 2012. A total of 1,536 indivi…
Association between Continuity of Care and the Onset of Thyroid Disorder among Diabetes Patients in Korea
Objectives : As the relationship between diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction is well known, it is important to investigate the factors influencing this association. Continuity of care is associated with better quality of care and outcomes, such as reduced complications, among diabetes patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the association between continuity of care and the onset of thyroid dysfunction among diabet…
Comparable Risk of Suicidal Ideation between Workers at Precarious Employment and Unemployment
Precarious employment and unemployment are important factors that impact suicidal behavior. This study investigated (1) how employment transitions among permanent employment, precarious employment, and unemployment are associated with suicidal ideation in working employees and compared (2) whether individuals transitioning among these three states were more vulnerable than those remaining. Using nationally representative longitudinal data between…
The Relationship between Physical Exercise and Cognitive Function in Korean Middle Aged and Elderly Adults without Dementia
This study investigated the association between physical exercise and cognitive function in Koreans aged 45 years or above without dementia. Data from the 2006 to 2018 Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA) were used. The general characteristics of the study population were investigated using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The association between total exercise time per week and cognitive function, measured based on the Mini-Mental State Exami…
Is time-to-treatment associated with higher mortality in Korean elderly lung cancer patients
Do Patients Residing in Provincial Areas Transport and Spend More on Cancer Treatment in Korea
Cancer patients residing in provincial areas were likely to visit institutions located outside their residing area for treatment. Medical travel was associated with higher levels of spent healthcare costs. Policies should focus on preventing possible related regional cancer disparity and promoting optimal configuration of cancer services
Does Delaying Time in Cancer Treatment Affect Mortality? A Retrospective Cohort Study of Korean Lung and Gastric Cancer Patients
The aim of this study is to investigate the association between delays in surgical treatment and five- and one- year mortality in patients with lung or gastric cancer. The National Health Insurance claims data from 2006 to 2015 were used. The association between time to surgical treatment, in which the cut-off value was set at average time (30 or 50 days), and five year mortality was analyzed using the Cox proportional hazard model. Subgroup anal…
Disparities in Cancer-Related Avoidable Mortality by the Level of Area Deprivation in South Korea
The gap in avoidable mortality signifies the importance of addressing related disparities in cancer
Perceived social support and depressive symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated containment policies have led to negative mental health consequences in the general population. Aims: This study investigated the association between perceived social support and depressive symptoms in Korea. Methods: Data from the Korea Community Health Survey conducted from August to November 2020 was used for this cross-sectional study. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Hea…
Satisfaction with local healthcare services and medical need among hypertensive patients
The findings infer the need to consider patient satisfaction with nearby healthcare services in implementing public health policies that address unmet medical need in patients with hypertension
Association between residing in municipalities facing population decline and satisfaction with neighboring healthcare infrastructure in older aged adults
Individuals residing in municipalities with declining populations are more likely to report dissatisfaction with nearby healthcare infrastructure and public transportation. These findings emphasize the importance of providing adequate medical infrastructure to reduce potential health-related disparities
Regional population decline and health screening uptake in Korean adults
Background: Health screening is crucial for detecting medical needs and presenting effective alternatives. As Korea undergoes rapid demographic shifts and widening regional gaps, screening is increasingly important to identify these needs. This study explores how changes in regional population size related to health screening uptake among Korean adults. Methods: Data on 182,437 adults from the 2021 Korean Community Health Survey (KCHS) were used,…
Trends in mortality of the WHO-recommended diseases for palliative care in the Republic of Korea, 2014–2023
Background: The global burden of diseases requiring palliative care is increasing due to aging populations and rising non-communicable diseases. The WHO predicts an 87% increase in serious health-related suffering by 2060. In the Republic of Korea, more than half of the leading causes of death require palliative care. This study aims to analyze 10-year mortality trends and changes in places of death for WHO-recommended diseases requiring palliati…
Medicine (20 obras) · Demography (12 obras) · Gerontology (11 obras) · Environmental health (10 obras) · Internal Medicine (9 obras) · Demography (8 obras) · Population (8 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · Psychiatry (7 obras) · Depressive symptoms (5 obras)