2019
The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants: the mediating role of acculturative stress and body image discrepancy
Park C, Nam S, Redeker NS, Shebl FM, Dixon J, Jung TH, Whittemore R. The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants: the mediating role of acculturative stress and body image discrepancy. Ethnicity And Health 2019, 27: 157-173. PMID: 31535571, DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2019.1658182.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLifestyle behaviorsCross-sectional studyPhysical activitySedentary behaviorDietary behaviorsCardiometabolic diseasesBody image discrepancyLifestyle intervention programHealthy dietary behaviorsStunkard Figure Rating ScaleHealthy food accessibilityKorean community centersRating ScaleIntervention programsFigure Rating ScaleHealthy foodsEffects of acculturationEnvironmental supportImage discrepancyAdditional strategiesHigh rateDiseaseBody imageSignificant indirect effectAge of immigration
2018
Obesity‐risk behaviours and their associations with body mass index (BMI) in Korean American children
Jang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. Obesity‐risk behaviours and their associations with body mass index (BMI) in Korean American children. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2018, 27: 3408-3417. PMID: 28771983, DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13982.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexObesity risk behaviorsObesity-related complicationsMass indexScreen timeChild BMI z-scoreRecreational screen timeBMI z-scoreRates of overweightCross-sectional studyVigorous physical activityObesity-related behaviorsWeight of childrenAmerican childrenFruits/vegetablesClinical assessmentPhysical activitySedentary behaviorSelf-report questionnairesHealthcare providersMultivariate analysisZ-scoreClinical interventionsOverweightMixed effects models
2017
Church-Based Recruitment to Reach Korean Immigrants: An Integrative Review
Park C, Jang M, Nam S, Grey M, Whittemore R. Church-Based Recruitment to Reach Korean Immigrants: An Integrative Review. Western Journal Of Nursing Research 2017, 40: 1396-1421. PMID: 28424028, DOI: 10.1177/0193945917703938.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsian PeopleClergyCommunication BarriersEmigrants and ImmigrantsHumansPatient SelectionReligion and MedicineRepublic of Korea
2012
Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Elderly Korean Patients With Heart Failure
Son YJ, Song Y, Nam S, Shin WY, Lee SJ, Jin DK. Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Elderly Korean Patients With Heart Failure. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Nursing 2012, 27: 528-538. PMID: 22343211, DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0b013e31823fa38a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHeart FailureHumansMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeRepublic of KoreaSocioeconomic FactorsConceptsElderly Korean patientsHeart failureFunctional statusClinical factorsKorean patientsNew York Heart Association classificationAcademic-affiliated hospitalCareful clinical screeningHeart Failure QuestionnaireCross-sectional study designOutpatient cardiology clinicReferral medical centerHealth-related qualityMedical record reviewQuality of lifeHF managementMinnesota LivingHF outcomesHF patientsElderly patientsOlder patientsHospital admissionCardiology clinicRecord reviewEffective intervention strategies