Won Ju Hwang
Biographic Data
| ID | 7844048 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Won Ju Hwang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Won Ju |
| FAMILY NAME | Hwang |
| SIGNATURE | HWANG W J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kyung Hee University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0498-6183 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Validation of health literacy competencies for healthcare professionals in Korea
BACKGROUND: Although health literacy is critical for determining the quality and outcomes of healthcare, research on the health literacy competencies (HLCs) of healthcare professionals tasked with identifying and educating vulnerable populations remains limited. This study aimed to validate and refine a previously developed HLCs instrument for use among healthcare professionals in Korea. METHODS: The original instrument was based on the conceptua…
Service Navigation Across Health and Human Services
Safe delivery kits and newborn infection in rural Ethiopian communities
Objectives: Our goal in this study to investigate the impacts of using safe delivery kits, along with education on their appropriate use, has on preventing newborn and maternal infection. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Participants, and Interventions: we conducted the study on 23 sites across a rural district in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Safe delivery kits were distributed by health extension workers. Participants comprised 534 mothers …
Factors Influencing on Problem Solving Ability of Nursing Students Experiencing Simulation Practice
It has become important for nurses to implement self-leadership and exercise critical thinking in problem-solving to address the health issues of patients. This has led to a need for nursing education programs in which nursing students learn to embrace self-leadership and self-evaluation approaches to develop their skills. Within 260 nursing undergraduates with experience in simulation practice as study subjects, a self-reporting survey was condu…
Work-Related Stress, Health Status, and Status of Health Apps Use in Korean Adult Workers
Although health apps have been developed and utilized in many countries, there is no baseline study about what percentage of Korean workers use these types of health apps. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the work-related stress, health status, and utilization of health apps of Korean adult workers. This descriptive study included 95 adults in South Korea. Demographic variables, work-related stress, health status, and utilizat…
Impact of Mental Health on Wellness in Adult Workers
Wellness in adult workers is intimately associated with better quality of life in individuals, as well as in the family, community, workplace, and country. This study aimed to examine the status of wellness in adult workers and to identify the factors that influence wellness. A descriptive survey was conducted with 260 adult workers. T- test and one-way ANOVA with post-hoc Scheffe test were used to analyze the data. Multiple regression analysis w…
Determinants of Perceived Accessibility of Maternity Leave and Childcare Leave in South Korea
This study examined the determinants of perceived accessibility of maternity leave and childcare leave in South Korea. Although maternity leave and childcare leave are mandated in Korea, many employees are hesitant to use the policies. The purpose of this study was to empirically examine why some women are more likely than others to perceive the policies as inaccessible and to identify what those women's characteristics are. The results revealed …
Development and Effects of Cognitive Behavior-Based Healing Programs Using Mobile Apps
The developed mobile app was an efficient and highly accessible way to promote mental health. However, the app requires modification and supplementation for continual use. Additionally, ongoing research concerning the study, evaluation, and integration of mobile apps is required
Development and Application of a Program for Reinforcing Global Health Competencies in University Nursing Students
Purpose: With globalization, the importance of global health is being stressed. Although nurses are indispensable healthcare professionals, programs to develop nurses with global health competencies and relevant studies are rare. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to develop a program to increase global health competencies and global leadership in nursing students and test the effect of the program. Methods: A single group pre-and post-te…
What Are the Experiences of Emotional Labor and Workplace Violence that Are More Harmful to Health in Korean Workforce
(1) Background: This study aims to investigate the impact of emotional labor and workplace violence on sleep disturbance, depression, and health status in workers. (2) Methods: Data from 34,742 participants of the 2011-2014 Korean Working Conditions Survey were included in this study. We compared the incidence of sleep disturbance, depression, and health status according to emotional labor and workplace violence and used logistic regression to an…
An Exploration of Contextual Aspects that Influence Cardiovascular Disease Risks Perceived by Workers in a Small–Medium-Sized Workplace
Contextual factors are associated with risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) perceived by personnel employed in small-medium-sized workplaces. In an ecological model, data collection and analysis were undertaken, stratified by intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational contexts of blue-collar workers. Data were collected in face-to-face ( n = 36) and focus group ( n = 4) interviews and subjected to qualitative content analysis, to generate …
Developing a Health-Promotion Program Based on the Action Research Paradigm to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Blue Collar Workers
This study developed and evaluated a health management program based on the participant-centered concept of action research to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among blue collar workers. Data from structured questionnaires completed by 32 workers in a small-to-medium sized workplace from September 2015 to October 2016 as well as participants’ anthropometrical (weight and waist) and biological (blood pressure, glucose, total choles…
Factors Influencing the Accessibility of Maternal Health Service in Cambodia
Despite worldwide efforts, maternal and child mortality remains a major health problem in many developing countries. Cambodia's maternal mortality rate has decreased over recent years through government efforts and support from various international development cooperation agencies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that affected the accessibility of Cambodia's maternal healthcare services. Data from maternal health service…
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Mobile App-Based Stress-Management Program
Improving mental healthcare using mobile apps might be an effective way to increase interest in mental health and respond to the demand for better psychological health. However, few studies have investigated the effectiveness of app-based stress-management programs. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of an app-based stress-management program. A non-equivalent comparison group pretest-posttest design was used. Participants were randomized int…
Depressive Symptom and Related Factors
Based on these results, future research should focus on incorporating theses significant factors into effective interventions designed to decrease depressive symptoms in this population. Moreover, this study will increase interest in occupational health nursing, particularly in relation to vulnerable social groups, and expand the scope of practice in the field
Heavy Metal Distribution in Street Dust from Traditional Markets and the Human Health Implications
Street dust is a hazard for workers in traditional markets. Exposure time is longer than for other people, making them vulnerable to heavy metals in street dust. This study investigated heavy metal concentrations in street dust samples collected from different types of markets. It compared the results with heavy metal concentrations in heavy traffic and rural areas. Street dust was significantly enriched with most heavy metals in a heavy traffic …
Gender Differences in Internet Addiction Associated with Psychological Health Indicators Among Adolescents Using a National Web-based Survey
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Gender Differences in Internet Addiction Associated with Psychological Health Indicators Among Adolescents Using a National Web-based Survey
Heavy Metal Distribution in Street Dust from Traditional Markets and the Human Health Implications
Street dust is a hazard for workers in traditional markets. Exposure time is longer than for other people, making them vulnerable to heavy metals in street dust. This study investigated heavy metal concentrations in street dust samples collected from different types of markets. It compared the results with heavy metal concentrations in heavy traffic and rural areas. Street dust was significantly enriched with most heavy metals in a heavy traffic …
Depressive Symptom and Related Factors
Based on these results, future research should focus on incorporating theses significant factors into effective interventions designed to decrease depressive symptoms in this population. Moreover, this study will increase interest in occupational health nursing, particularly in relation to vulnerable social groups, and expand the scope of practice in the field
Developing a Health-Promotion Program Based on the Action Research Paradigm to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Blue Collar Workers
This study developed and evaluated a health management program based on the participant-centered concept of action research to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among blue collar workers. Data from structured questionnaires completed by 32 workers in a small-to-medium sized workplace from September 2015 to October 2016 as well as participants’ anthropometrical (weight and waist) and biological (blood pressure, glucose, total choles…
Factors Influencing the Accessibility of Maternal Health Service in Cambodia
Despite worldwide efforts, maternal and child mortality remains a major health problem in many developing countries. Cambodia's maternal mortality rate has decreased over recent years through government efforts and support from various international development cooperation agencies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that affected the accessibility of Cambodia's maternal healthcare services. Data from maternal health service…
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Mobile App-Based Stress-Management Program
Improving mental healthcare using mobile apps might be an effective way to increase interest in mental health and respond to the demand for better psychological health. However, few studies have investigated the effectiveness of app-based stress-management programs. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of an app-based stress-management program. A non-equivalent comparison group pretest-posttest design was used. Participants were randomized int…
Development and Application of a Program for Reinforcing Global Health Competencies in University Nursing Students
Purpose: With globalization, the importance of global health is being stressed. Although nurses are indispensable healthcare professionals, programs to develop nurses with global health competencies and relevant studies are rare. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to develop a program to increase global health competencies and global leadership in nursing students and test the effect of the program. Methods: A single group pre-and post-te…
What Are the Experiences of Emotional Labor and Workplace Violence that Are More Harmful to Health in Korean Workforce
(1) Background: This study aims to investigate the impact of emotional labor and workplace violence on sleep disturbance, depression, and health status in workers. (2) Methods: Data from 34,742 participants of the 2011-2014 Korean Working Conditions Survey were included in this study. We compared the incidence of sleep disturbance, depression, and health status according to emotional labor and workplace violence and used logistic regression to an…
An Exploration of Contextual Aspects that Influence Cardiovascular Disease Risks Perceived by Workers in a Small–Medium-Sized Workplace
Contextual factors are associated with risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) perceived by personnel employed in small-medium-sized workplaces. In an ecological model, data collection and analysis were undertaken, stratified by intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational contexts of blue-collar workers. Data were collected in face-to-face ( n = 36) and focus group ( n = 4) interviews and subjected to qualitative content analysis, to generate …
Impact of Mental Health on Wellness in Adult Workers
Wellness in adult workers is intimately associated with better quality of life in individuals, as well as in the family, community, workplace, and country. This study aimed to examine the status of wellness in adult workers and to identify the factors that influence wellness. A descriptive survey was conducted with 260 adult workers. T- test and one-way ANOVA with post-hoc Scheffe test were used to analyze the data. Multiple regression analysis w…
Determinants of Perceived Accessibility of Maternity Leave and Childcare Leave in South Korea
This study examined the determinants of perceived accessibility of maternity leave and childcare leave in South Korea. Although maternity leave and childcare leave are mandated in Korea, many employees are hesitant to use the policies. The purpose of this study was to empirically examine why some women are more likely than others to perceive the policies as inaccessible and to identify what those women's characteristics are. The results revealed …
Development and Effects of Cognitive Behavior-Based Healing Programs Using Mobile Apps
The developed mobile app was an efficient and highly accessible way to promote mental health. However, the app requires modification and supplementation for continual use. Additionally, ongoing research concerning the study, evaluation, and integration of mobile apps is required
Factors Influencing on Problem Solving Ability of Nursing Students Experiencing Simulation Practice
It has become important for nurses to implement self-leadership and exercise critical thinking in problem-solving to address the health issues of patients. This has led to a need for nursing education programs in which nursing students learn to embrace self-leadership and self-evaluation approaches to develop their skills. Within 260 nursing undergraduates with experience in simulation practice as study subjects, a self-reporting survey was condu…
Work-Related Stress, Health Status, and Status of Health Apps Use in Korean Adult Workers
Although health apps have been developed and utilized in many countries, there is no baseline study about what percentage of Korean workers use these types of health apps. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the work-related stress, health status, and utilization of health apps of Korean adult workers. This descriptive study included 95 adults in South Korea. Demographic variables, work-related stress, health status, and utilizat…
Safe delivery kits and newborn infection in rural Ethiopian communities
Objectives: Our goal in this study to investigate the impacts of using safe delivery kits, along with education on their appropriate use, has on preventing newborn and maternal infection. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Participants, and Interventions: we conducted the study on 23 sites across a rural district in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Safe delivery kits were distributed by health extension workers. Participants comprised 534 mothers …
Service Navigation Across Health and Human Services
Validation of health literacy competencies for healthcare professionals in Korea
BACKGROUND: Although health literacy is critical for determining the quality and outcomes of healthcare, research on the health literacy competencies (HLCs) of healthcare professionals tasked with identifying and educating vulnerable populations remains limited. This study aimed to validate and refine a previously developed HLCs instrument for use among healthcare professionals in Korea. METHODS: The original instrument was based on the conceptua…
Medicine (13 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Anxiety (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Workplace Health and Well-being (5 works) · Mental health (4 works)