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Review Article

May 20, 2020


Overview of Physical Activity Counseling in Primary Care
Apichai Wattanapisit, Sanhapan Wattanapisit, Sunton Wongsiri
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):260-268.

Physical inactivity is a global health burden. Promoting physical activity in primary care through physical activity counseling is an effective intervention. This article provides an overview of and perspectives on physical activity counseling in primary care. The identification of physical inactivity as a health problem may increase the awareness of...

Review Article

January 29, 2020


Increasing Individual Target Glucose Levels to Prevent Hypoglycemia in Patients with Diabetes
Juyoung Shin, Hyunah Kim, Hun-Sung Kim, Churlmin Kim, Whan-Seok Choi
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):269-273.

Hypoglycemia is one of the severe complications of diabetes. To prevent hypoglycemia, an emphasis is placed on maintaining an appropriate balance between nutrition, activity, and treatment, which can be achieved by the repetition of self-trials based on self-monitoring. Clinicians routinely focus on patients’ contribution, including timely intake of an adequate...

Original Article

July 20, 2021


Validation of the Simplified Palliative Prognostic Index to Predict Survival for Advanced Cancer Patients in Home Hospice Setting
Hyeon-Jeong Yang, Seok-Joon Yoon, Jong-Sung Kim, Sung-Soo Kim, Jin-Gyu Jung, et al.
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):274-280.

Background: The simplified Palliative Prognostic Index (sPPI) substitutes a single item from the Communication Capacity Scale (CCS) for the delirium item of the original PPI. This study aimed to examine...

Original Article

July 20, 2021


Trend in Prevalence of Smoking and Motivation to Quit among Korean Adult Male Cancer Survivors over the Last 8 Years: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey V–VII (2010–2017)
Seung Won Cheon, Seung Guk Park, Sun Mi Yoo, Hyo Eun Kim, Hyun Ji Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):281-287.

Background: This study aimed to investigate trends in the prevalence of current smokers and motivation to quit among Korean male cancer survivors. Methods: Out of 20,012 men who participated in the...

Original Article

July 20, 2021


Correlates of Sedentary Behavior among Bhutanese Adults: Findings from the 2014 Bhutan STEPS Survey Data
Tashi Dendup, Yun Zhao, I Gusti Ngurah Edi Putra, Tandin Dorji, Chador Tenzin
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):288-296.

Background: Sedentary behavior is associated with several adverse health outcomes. Data on factors that influence sedentary behavior are lacking in Bhutan. This study examined factors associated with increased sedentary behavior in Bhutan, with a focus on exploring sex differences. Methods: Data of 2,796 adults from the nationally representative 2014 Bhutan STEP-wise...

Original Article

July 20, 2021


Age-Related Difference in Weight Change and All-Cause Mortality in Middle-Aged and Older Korean Populations: Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging
Jungki Suh, Yoon Jeong Cho, Hyun Ji Kim, Seong Soo Choi
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):297-302.

Background: Obesity is associated with increased mortality as a significant risk factor for chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Several people believe that weight gain is harmful, and weight...

Original Article

July 20, 2021


The Association between Serum Vitamin D Concentration and Colon Polyp: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Health Care Screening Database in a Tertiary Hospital in Korea
Mun Young Yoo, Jungkwon Lee, Ji In Chung, Yohwan Yeo, In Young Cho
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):303-309.

Background: As indoor activity increases with modern lifestyles changes, reduced exposure to sunlight may lead to reduced vitamin D synthesis. Previous studies demonstrated that increased vitamin D level is associated...

Original Article

July 20, 2021


Short- and Long-Term Exposure to Particulate Matter and Pulse Wave Velocity
Young Jun Park, Yu Jin Cho, Jinseul Kwak, Youn-Hee Lim, Minseon Park
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):310-316.

Background: In hemodialysis patients, brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) levels are affected by particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 μm or less (PM10). We conducted this study to determine whether there is an association between short- and long-term PM10 exposure and baPWV in apparently healthy adults aged 40...

Original Article

July 20, 2021


The Association between the Use of Dietary Supplement and Psychological Status of Cancer Survivors in Korea: A Cross-Sectional Study
Han Rim Lee, Yun-Mi Song, Keun Hye Jeon, In Young Cho
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):317-326.

Background: Dietary supplements (DS) use is known to be common among cancer survivors. However, detailed information on the factors influencing DS use seems insufficient, including cancer-related and psychological factors. Methods: Study...

Original Article

July 20, 2021


Milk Consumption and Bone Mineral Density in Adults: Using Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008–2011
Ji Soo Kim, Seung-Won Oh, Jiwoo Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):327-333.

Background: Milk consumption is associated with bone mineral density (BMD), but reports are limited in terms of participant age, sex, and number of study subjects. We investigated the association between...
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Volume 42(4); Jul 2021
The Relationship between Handgrip Strength and Cognitive Function in Elderly Koreans over 8 Years: A Prospective Population-Based Study Using Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Kyung Hwan Kim, Soo Kyoung Park, Dong Ryul Lee, Jungun Lee
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(1):9-15.

Original Article

October 29, 2018
Cigarette Smoking in South Korea: A Narrative Review
Rebekah Gunter, Edwin Szeto, Se-Hoon Jeong, Sooyeon (Aly) Suh, Andrew J. Waters
Korean J Fam Med. 2020;41(1):3-13.

Review Article

June 13, 2019
An Overview of Current Physical Activity Recommendations in Primary Care
Yun Jun Yang
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):135-142.

Review Article

May 20, 2019
Association between C-Reactive Protein and Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Adults
Youhyun Song, Soo Kyung Yang, Jungeun Kim, Duk-Chul Lee
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(2):116-123.

Original Article

October 30, 2018
The Prevalence of Osteoarthritis and Risk Factors in the Korean Population: The Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (VI-1, 2013)
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
Korean Alcohol Guidelines for Moderate Drinking Based on Facial Flushing
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
Conducting and Reporting a Clinical Research Using Korean Healthcare Claims Database
Seonji Kim, Myo-Song Kim, Seung-Hun You, Sun-Young Jung
Korean J Fam Med. 2020;41(3):146-152.

Review Article

May 20, 2020
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Synbiotics in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Dose-Dependent Effects on Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Fatigue[commentary-article]
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
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]
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
Sedentary Lifestyle: Overview of Updated Evidence of Potential Health Risks
Jung Ha Park, Ji Hyun Moon, Hyeon Ju Kim, Mi Hee Kong, Yun Hwan Oh
Korean J Fam Med. 2020;41(6):365-373.

Review Article

November 19, 2020
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]
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
Recent Advances in Anti-Aging Medicine
Da-Hye Son, Woo-Jin Park, Yong-Jae Lee
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(5):289-296.

Review Article

September 20, 2019
Risk Factors of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Patients with Alzheimer Disease: The Clinical Research of Dementia of South Korea Study
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
The Association between Low Vitamin D Status and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in Korean Premenopausal Women: The 6th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013–2014
Choon-Young Kim, Yeon Ji Lee, Ji-Ho Choi, Soo Yeon Lee, Hye Young Lee, Da Hye Jeong, Yeon Jun Choi
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(5):323-328.

Original Article

September 3, 2019
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise Education and Factors Associated with Implementation among Antenatal Women in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Juliawati Muhammad, Rosediani Muhamad, Nik Rosmawati Nik Husain, Norwati Daud
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(1):45-52.

Original Article

January 7, 2019
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Has Similar Effects on Office Blood Pressure and Medication Compliance as Usual Care[commentary-article]
Juliawati Muhammad, Muazah Mat Jamial, Azlina Ishak
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(5):335-343.

Original Article

January 14, 2019
Perceived Barriers to Mammography Adoption among Women in Iran: A Qualitative Study
Shayesteh Shirzadi, Hamid Allahverdipour, Manoj Sharma, Hadi Hasankhani
Korean J Fam Med. 2020;41(1):20-27.

Original Article

February 26, 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, Jongmin Lee, Seol-Heui Han
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):235-240.

Original Article

July 20, 2019
Association of Hand Grip Strength and Cardiometabolic Markers in Korean Adult Population: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2016[commentary-article]
Hanul Chong, Young Eun Choi, Jin Young Kong, Joo Hyun Park, Hyun Jeong Yoo, Jeong Ho Byeon, Hye Jun Lee, Sang Hyun Lee
Korean J Fam Med. 2020;41(5):291-298.

Original Article

May 8, 2020
Usefulness of Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 Test in Healthy People and Necessity of Medical Follow-up in Individuals with Elevated Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 Level
Sang Pyo Lee, In-Kyung Sung, Jeong Hwan Kim, Sun-Young Lee, Hyung Seok Park, Chan Sup Shim
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(5):314-322.

Original Article

April 8, 2019
The Impact of Heated Tobacco Products on Smoking Cessation, Tobacco Use, and Tobacco Sales in South Korea
Cheol Min Lee
Korean J Fam Med. 2020;41(5):273-281.

Review Article

September 18, 2020
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.

Original Article

January 4, 2019
Psychological and Sociodemographic Predictors of Fertility Intention among Childbearing-Aged Women in Hamadan, West of Iran: An Application of the BASNEF Model
Khadijeh Bandehelahi, Sahar Khoshravesh, Majid Barati, Leyli Tapak
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):182-187.

Original Article

January 14, 2019
Understanding the Mechanism of Action and Clinical Implications of Anti-Obesity Drugs Recently Approved in Korea
Kyoung Kon Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(2):63-71.

Review Article

March 20, 2019
Comparison of Vitex agnus-castus Extracts with Placebo in Reducing Menopausal Symptoms: A Randomized Double-Blind Study
Rozita Naseri, Vahid Farnia, Katayoun Yazdchi, Mostafa Alikhani, Behrad Basanj, Safora Salemi
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(6):362-367.

Original Article

May 9, 2019
Association between Smartphone Usage and Mental Health in South Korean Adolescents: The 2017 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey[commentary-article]
Hyunjeong Kim, Min-Kyoung Cho, Hyeonyoung Ko, Jung Eun Yoo, Yun-Mi Song
Korean J Fam Med. 2020;41(2):98-104.

Original Article

March 19, 2020
Overview of Physical Activity Counseling in Primary Care
Apichai Wattanapisit, Sanhapan Wattanapisit, Sunton Wongsiri
Korean J Fam Med. 2021;42(4):260-268.

Review Article

May 20, 2020
Association between Body Fat and Bone Mineral Density in Normal-Weight Middle-Aged Koreans
Dong-Hyun Kim, Heekyung Lim, Seungbin Chang, Ju-No Kim, Yong-Kyun Roh, Min-Kyu Choi
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(2):100-105.

Original Article

November 16, 2018
Diabetic Neuropathic Cachexia in a Young Woman
Nurul Azreen Yusof, Nur Suhaila Idris, Faridah Mohd Zin
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(3):194-198.

Case Report

November 30, 2018
Serum Cadmium Level Is Positively Associated with Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysm Incidence
Bich Nae Ri Yoon, Jun Beom Lee, Ga Heon Jin, Won Yong Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2019;40(4):273-277.

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