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July 15, 2019


Korean Alcohol Guidelines for Moderate Drinking Based on Facial Flushing
Sami Lee, Jong-Sung Kim, Jin-Gyu Jung, Mi-Kyeong Oh, Tae-Heum Chung, et al.
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):204-211.

This study investigated advantages and potential risks associated with drinking alcohol in Koreans based on the alcohol flush reaction. Our investigation reviewed published studies and examined moderate-drinking levels for Koreans based on modified National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism guidelines. Fourteen articles out of a total 198 publications were...

Original Article

July 20, 2019


Frequency and Severity of Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Treated with a Sulfonylurea-Based Regimen at University-Affiliated Hospitals in Korea: The Naturalistic Evaluation of Hypoglycemic Events in Diabetic Subjects Study
Yon Su Kim, Be Long Cho, Woo Sik Kim, Sang Hyun Kim, In Hyeon Jung, et al.
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):212-219.

Background: We assessed the frequency and severity of hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients treated with sulfonylurea monotherapy or sulfonylurea+metformin. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study in 2011...

Original Article

July 15, 2019


Exploring Parents’ Participation Decisions on School-Based Health Screenings in Mountainous Regions
Emily Jones, Hojun Lee, Kibum Cho
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):220-226.

Background: Increasing the participation rate in health screenings is a major challenge. In West Virginia, USA, where a statewide, state-funded school-based health screening program has been offered to fifth-grade students and their parents/guardians for nearly 20 years, more than 50% of eligible participants consistently opt-out. Consequently, the purpose of this...

Original Article

July 20, 2019


Socioeconomic Vulnerability, Mental Health, and Their Combined Effects on All-Cause Mortality in Koreans, over 45 Years: Analysis of Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging from 2006 to 2014
Eun Mi Kim, Sung Hi Kim, Geon Ho Lee, Yun-A Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):227-234.

Background: We evaluated the effects of socioeconomic factors and psychosocial factors, both individually and combined, on all-cause mortality risk (mortality risk). Methods: We conducted an 8-year (2006–2014) longitudinal analysis of 10,247...

Original Article

July 20, 2019


Association of Geriatric Syndromes with Urinary Incontinence according to Sex and Urinary-Incontinence–Related Quality of Life in Older Inpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study of an Acute Care Hospital
Kyoung Jin Kim, Jinyoung Shin, Jaekyung Choi, Jae-Min Park, Hyoung Keun Park, et al.
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):235-240.

Background: Geriatric syndromes are associated with morbidity and poor quality of life (QOL). Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the most prevalent geriatric syndromes. However, there is little research on...

Original Article

January 14, 2019


The Relationship between Electronic Cigarette Use with or without Cigarette Smoking and Alcohol Use among Adolescents: Finding from the 11th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey
Kwang Ho Oh, Cheol Min Lee, Bumjo Oh, Seung-Won Oh, Hee-Kyung Joh, et al.
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):241-247.

Background: Electronic cigarette (EC) consumption (‘vaping’) is rapidly increasing, not only in adults but also in adolescents. Little is known about the association between vaping and problem behaviors such as...

Original Article

January 4, 2019


Relationship between Smoking and Abdominal Aorta Calcification on Computed Tomography
Jin-Gyu Jung, Li-Tzy Wu, Jong-Sung Kim, Eung-Du Kim, Seok-Joon Yoon
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):248-253.

Background: Cigarette smoking increases the risk of atherosclerosis, which often develops as vascular calcification on radiologic examinations. This study evaluated the relationship between smoking-related factors and incidental abdominal aorta calcification (AAC) detected by computed tomography (CT) among middle-aged and elderly men. Methods: We assessed the abdominal CT findings of 218 men...

Original Article

May 21, 2019


Alternative Tobacco Products Use among Late Adolescents in Kelantan, Malaysia
Nurul Azreen Yusof, Faridah Mohd Zin, Nur Suhaila Idris, Rosediani Mohammad
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):254-260.

Background: The rising prevalence of alternative tobacco and nicotine products (ATNPs) use among adolescents is a global concern that has been attributed to the reemergence of preexisting alternative tobacco products and emergence of new ones in the market. This study examined ATNP use among late adolescents. The association between ATNP...

Original Article

January 9, 2019


Knowledge, Attitude, Exposure, and Future Intentions toward Exclusive Breastfeeding among Universiti Sains Malaysia Final Year Medical and Dental Students
Noraini Mohamad, Norkhafizah Saddki, Khairun Nadzirah Khairul Azman, Ida Dahlia Ab Aziz
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):261-268.

Background: Breastmilk is the best nourishment for an infant for the first 6 months of life. Health professionals like medical doctors and dentists can help promote and support exclusive breastfeeding....
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Volume 40(4); Jul 2019
Citric Acid as an Alternative to Boric Acid in the Treatment of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media  (1,643 times)
Basavraj Nagoba, Milind Davane
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):278-279.

Letter

July 27, 2018
Use of Hypnotics and Risk of Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies  (1,171 times)
Do-Hyoung Kim, Hong-Bae Kim, Young-Hyo Kim, Ja-Young Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(4):211-218.

Original Article

July 5, 2018
Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease Shadowing Anxiety Disorder Causing Prolonged Exposure to Proton Pump Inhibitor  (1,119 times)
Nur Sharharni Mohd Tahir, Rosnani Zakaria, Nani Draman
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Case Report

November 27, 2018
Association between Physical Fitness and Cardiometabolic Risk of Children and Adolescents in Korea  (1,061 times)
Hyun-Suk Lee, Won-Wook Jeong, Yu-Jeong Choi, Young-Gyun Seo, Hye-Mi Noh, Hong-Ji Song, Yu-Jin Paek, Yoon-Myung Kim, Hyun-Jung Lim, Hye-Ja Lee, et al.
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):159-164.

Original Article

November 23, 2018
Association between Types of Usual Source of Care and User Perception of Overall Health Care Service Quality in Korea  (1,053 times)
Nak-Jin Sung, Jae-Ho Lee
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):143-150.

Original Article

November 13, 2018
Evaluating the Effect of Educational Interventions on Health Literacy through Social Networking Services to Promote Students’ Quality of Life  (960 times)
Mahnaz Khaleghi, Farkhonde Amin Shokravi, Nooshin Peyman, Maryam Moridi
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):188-193.

Original Article

April 18, 2019
Psychological and Sociodemographic Predictors of Fertility Intention among Childbearing-Aged Women in Hamadan, West of Iran: An Application of the BASNEF Model  (949 times)
Khadijeh Bandehelahi, Sahar Khoshravesh, Majid Barati, Leyli Tapak
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):182-187.

Original Article

January 14, 2019
The Association between Obesity Phenotypes and Early Renal Function Decline in Adults without Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes  (945 times)
Jung In Choi, Young Hye Cho, Sang Yeoup Lee, Dong Wook Jeong, Jeong Gyu Lee, Yu Hyeon Yi, Young Jin Tak, Seung Hun Lee, Hye Rim Hwang, Eun Ju Park
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):176-181.

Original Article

May 10, 2019
Mild Anemia and Risk for All-Cause, Cardiovascular and Cancer Deaths in Apparently Healthy Elderly Koreans  (941 times)
Sil Vi Han, Minseon Park, Young-Min Kwon, Hyung-Jin Yoon, Yoosoo Chang, Ho Kim, Youn-Hee Lim, Su Gyeong Kim, Ahryoung Ko
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):151-158.

Original Article

January 17, 2019
An Overview of Current Physical Activity Recommendations in Primary Care  (934 times)
Yun Jun Yang
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):135-142.

Review Article

May 20, 2019
The Prevalence of Osteoarthritis and Risk Factors in the Korean Population: The Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (VI-1, 2013)  (810 times)
Seokhan Lee, Yeongkeun Kwon, Nojin Lee, Keun-Joo Bae, Jihyun kim, Seokwon Park, Yang Hyun Kim, Kyung-Hwan Cho
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):171-175.

Original Article

November 8, 2018
Associations of Breastfeeding Duration and Reproductive Factors with Sarcopenia in Elderly Korean Women: A Cross-Sectional Study from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010–2011 [commentary-article]  (802 times)
Ja-Young Kim, Do-Hyoung Kim, Young-Hyo Kim, Hyun-Young Shin
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):165-170.

Original Article

January 7, 2019
Association of Coffee Consumption with Sarcopenia in Korean Elderly Men: Analysis Using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2008–2011  (768 times)
Hyewon Chung, Ji Hyun Moon, Ju Il Kim, Mi Hee Kong, Jung Sik Huh, Hyeon Ju Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2017;38(3):141-147.

Original Article

May 23, 2017
Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior and Chronic Diseases  (580 times)
Karimé González, Jorge Fuentes, José Luis Márquez
Korean J Fam Med. 2017;38(3):111-115.

Review Article

May 23, 2017
Diabetic Neuropathic Cachexia in a Young Woman  (571 times)
Nurul Azreen Yusof, Nur Suhaila Idris, Faridah Mohd Zin
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):194-198.

Case Report

November 30, 2018
Cigarette Smoking in South Korea: A Narrative Review  (542 times)
Rebekah Gunter, Edwin Szeto, Se-Hoon Jeong, Sooyeon (Aly) Suh, Andrew J. Waters
[Epub ahead of print]

Review article

June 13, 2019
Breastfeeding and Sarcopenia in Later Life  (483 times)
Jungun Lee
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):133-134.

Editorial

May 20, 2019
Effect of Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 on Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial  (479 times)
Seung-Pil Jung, Keun-Mi Lee, Ji-Hee Kang, Sung-Il Yun, Han-Oh Park, Yong Moon, Jong-Yeon Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2013;34(2):80-89.

Original Article

March 20, 2013
The Relationship of Caffeine Intake with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep in Korean Adolescents  (454 times)
Mi-Joo Jin, Chang-Ho Yoon, Hae-Jin Ko, Hyo-Min Kim, A-Sol Kim, Ha-Na Moon, Seung-Pi Jung
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Original Article

March 25, 2016
Alternative Tobacco Products Use among Late Adolescents in Kelantan, Malaysia  (436 times)
Nurul Azreen Yusof, Faridah Mohd Zin, Nur Suhaila Idris, Rosediani Mohammad
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):254-260.

Original Article

May 21, 2019
Association between Cigarette Smoking and Sarcopenia according to Obesity in the Middle-Aged and Elderly Korean Population: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2008–2011)[commentary-article]  (426 times)
Yoonjoo Jo, John Alderman Linton, Junho Choi, Junghae Moon, Jungeun Kim, Jiyoung Lee, Sinae Oh
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(2):87-92.

Original Article

March 20, 2019
Pharmacotherapy of Acute Bipolar Depression in Adults: An Evidence Based Approach  (417 times)
Ather Muneer
Korean J Fam Med. 2016;37(3):137-148.

Review Article

May 26, 2016
Risk Factors of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Patients with Alzheimer Disease: The Clinical Research of Dementia of South Korea Study  (412 times)
Sunyoung Park, Doh Kwan Kim, Woojae Myung, Jun Hyun Yoo, Su Jeong Shin, Duk L. Na, Sang Yun Kim, Jae-Hong Lee, Seong Yoon Kim, Seol-Heui Han, et al.
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(1):16-21.

Original Article

October 29, 2018
Comparison of Vitex agnus-castus Extracts with Placebo in Reducing Menopausal Symptoms: A Randomized Double-Blind Study  (410 times)
Rozita Naseri, Vahid Farnia, Katayoun Yazdchi, Mostafa Alikhani, Behrad Basanj, Safora Salemi
[Epub ahead of print]

Original Article

May 9, 2019
The Relationship between Electronic Cigarette Use with or without Cigarette Smoking and Alcohol Use among Adolescents: Finding from the 11th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey[commentary-article]  (409 times)
Kwang Ho Oh, Cheol Min Lee, Bumjo Oh, Seung-Won Oh, Hee-Kyung Joh, Ho Chun Choi, Seung Jae Kim, Sho Rry Lea
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):241-247.

Original Article

January 14, 2019
Korean Alcohol Guidelines for Moderate Drinking Based on Facial Flushing  (402 times)
Sami Lee, Jong-Sung Kim, Jin-Gyu Jung, Mi-Kyeong Oh, Tae-Heum Chung, Jihan Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):204-211.

Review Article

July 15, 2019
Knowledge, Attitude, Exposure, and Future Intentions toward Exclusive Breastfeeding among Universiti Sains Malaysia Final Year Medical and Dental Students  (377 times)
Noraini Mohamad, Norkhafizah Saddki, Khairun Nadzirah Khairul Azman, Ida Dahlia Ab Aziz
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):261-268.

Original Article

January 9, 2019
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Synbiotics in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Dose-Dependent Effects on Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Fatigue[commentary-article]  (376 times)
Sang-Hoon Lee, Doo-Yeoun Cho, Seok-Hoon Lee, Kyung-Sun Han, Sung-Won Yang, Jin-Ho Kim, Su-Hyun Lee, Soo-Min Kim, Kyu-Nam Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(1):2-8.

Original Article

October 26, 2018
Factors Affecting Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication[commentary-article]  (367 times)
Hyo Yoon Choi, Im Jung Oh, Jung Ah Lee, Jisun Lim, Young Sik Kim, Tae-Hee Jeon, Yoo-Seock Cheong, Dae-Hyun Kim, Moon-Chan Kim, Sang Yeoup Lee
Korean J Fam Med. 2018;39(6):325-332.

Original Article

November 2, 2018
Understanding the Mechanism of Action and Clinical Implications of Anti-Obesity Drugs Recently Approved in Korea  (362 times)
Kyoung Kon Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(2):63-71.

Review Article

March 20, 2019
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