Korean Journal of Family Medicine

Review Article

May 9, 2024

Understanding the “Infodemic” Threat: A Case Study of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Albert Andrew

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):183-188.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is notable among infectious diseases for its distinctive impact, which has halted millions of livelihoods owing to strict social distancing rules and lockdowns. Consequently, millions of individuals have turned to online sources, particularly social media, to remain informed about the virus. The transition to...

Review Article

July 18, 2024

Metformin-Induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Review with a Practical Approach for Screening, Diagnosing, and Managing Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Meriem Yazidi, Elyes Kammoun, Ibtissem Oueslati, Melika Chihaoui

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):189-198.

Metformin is the most widely used antihyperglycemic drug in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Over the past 2 decades, several studies have highlighted a substantial increase in the risk...

Original Article

February 15, 2024

Association between Chronic Atrophic Gastritis and Bone Mineral Density among Women Older than 40 Years of Age in Korea

Seulki Lee, Jae Moon Yun, Jin-Ho Park, Hyuktae Kwon

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):199-206.

Background: Chronic atrophic gastritis causes hypochlorhydria, hypergastrinemia, and malabsorption of nutrients, leading to lower bone mineral density. The few studies that investigated the association between chronic atrophic gastritis and bone...

Original Article

February 14, 2024

Factors Associated with Depression among Working-Age Household Heads in Korea: A Cross-Sectional Household Study

Thi Thanh Lan Nguyen, Van Cuong Nguyen

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):207-214.

Background: Depression is a mental disorder common worldwide. This study determined the relationships between demographics, health status, household parameters, and depression rates among working-age household heads. Methods: We analyzed data from the Korea Welfare Panel Study Survey conducted in 2020. The 11-item version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale...

Original Article

February 28, 2024

Relationship between Serum Total Testosterone Concentration and Metabolic Syndrome in Premenopausal Obese Women

Kyu-Jin Kim, Jun-Ho Lee, Seong-Ju Kim, Byung-Yeon Yu, Jee-Hyun Kang

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):215-222.

Background: Men with low testosterone levels are at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, irrespective of age or obesity. However, the relationship between metabolic syndrome and testosterone levels in women remains unclear. We compared the total testosterone concentrations between premenopausal obese women with and without metabolic syndrome and identified...

Original Article

May 9, 2024

Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors according to the Status of Combustible Cigarette and Noncombustible Nicotine or Tobacco Product Use among Korean Adolescents with Experience Attempting to Reduce or Maintain Their Body Weight: The 15th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2019

A Ra Bong, Young Gyu Cho, Hyun Ah Park, Kyo Woon Kim

Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):223-230.

Background: Noncombustible nicotine or tobacco product (NNTP) use, and cigarette smoking are associated with a high likelihood of unhealthy weight control behaviors (UWCBs) among adolescents. However, no study has addressed...

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Metformin-Induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Review with a Practical Approach for Screening, Diagnosing, and Managing Vitamin B12 Deficiency Meriem Yazidi, Elyes Kammoun, Ibtissem Oueslati, Melika Chihaoui Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):189-198. Review Article July 18, 2024 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Association between Chronic Atrophic Gastritis and Bone Mineral Density among Women Older than 40 Years of Age in Korea Seulki Lee, Jae Moon Yun, Jin-Ho Park, Hyuktae Kwon Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):199-206. Original Article February 15, 2024 Cited By 1 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Factors Associated with Depression among Working-Age Household Heads in Korea: A Cross-Sectional Household Study Thi Thanh Lan Nguyen, Van Cuong Nguyen Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):207-214. Original Article February 14, 2024 Cited By 1 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Relationship between Serum Total Testosterone Concentration and Metabolic Syndrome in Premenopausal Obese Women Kyu-Jin Kim, Jun-Ho Lee, Seong-Ju Kim, Byung-Yeon Yu, Jee-Hyun Kang Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):215-222. Original Article February 28, 2024 Cited By 1 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors according to the Status of Combustible Cigarette and Noncombustible Nicotine or Tobacco Product Use among Korean Adolescents with Experience Attempting to Reduce or Maintain Their Body Weight: The 15th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2019 A Ra Bong, Young Gyu Cho, Hyun Ah Park, Kyo Woon Kim Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):223-230. Original Article May 9, 2024 Cited By 1 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Exploring Behavioral and Pharmacological Interventions against Excessive Tobacco Use Dalmacito A. Cordero Jr. Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):231-232. Letter March 5, 2024 Cited By 1 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
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