Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi最新文献

{"title":"Current Status of the National Cancer Screening Program in Korea: History, Achievements, and Future Directions.","authors":"Kyeongmin Lee, Mina Suh, Kui Son Choi","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.25.268","DOIUrl":"10.3961/jpmph.25.268","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. To reduce this burden, the Korean government established the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) in 1999, initially offering stomach, breast, and cervical cancer screening to Medical Aid Program (MAP) beneficiaries. By 2019, the NCSP had broadened both its eligible population and the range of cancers screened-stomach, liver, cervical, breast, colorectal, and lung-for both MAP recipients and health insurance beneficiaries. Since its inception, participation and adherence to recommended screening have risen steadily, driven by nationwide policy initiatives and expanded access. Over the past 2 decades, the NCSP has played a key role in reducing the incidence of stomach, liver, colorectal, and cervical cancers while increasing detection at precancerous stages, especially for cervical and colorectal cancers. Five-year relative survival rates for major cancers-most notably stomach, colorectal, and breast-have also improved substantially. Accumulated evidence, including cancer detection rates, stage distribution at diagnosis, and mortality reduction, underscores the program's effectiveness in facilitating early detection and reducing cancer-specific deaths. Notably, Korea's mortality-to-incidence ratio for major cancers remains well below the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development average, illustrating the impact of the nation's comprehensive cancer control strategies. Continued research, surveillance, and refinement of evidence-based screening guidelines will be critical to further enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the NCSP.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":" ","pages":"337-347"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12332392/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144510345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exposure of Volunteer Traffic Assistants to PM2.5 From Transportation in Indonesia: An Environmental Health Risk Analysis.","authors":"Iwan Suryadi, Juherah Juherah, Siti Rachmawati, Nurlaila Fitriani, Muhammad Kahfi, Syahrul Basri","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.25.004","DOIUrl":"10.3961/jpmph.25.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 µm (PM2.5) from motor vehicle emissions has increased air pollution, negatively affecting both the environment and human health. This study aims to evaluate the concentration of fine particulate matter, assess associated health risks, and simulate the spatial distribution of PM2.5.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PM2.5 samples were collected from 36 key congestion points along the main roads of Makassar City. Measurements were taken for one hour during the morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. The hazard quotient (HQ) was calculated to estimate non-carcinogenic health risks. A total of 175 volunteer traffic assistants participated in the study. Spatial analysis was performed using the kriging method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The highest recorded PM2.5 concentration was 65 µg/m3 on Hertasning Street, while the lowest was 2 µg/m3 on AP Pettarani Street. The average concentration across all locations was 23.20 µg/m3. Although PM2.5 levels remained below Indonesia's regulatory limit of 65 µg/m3, they exceeded the World Health Organization guideline of 15 µg/m3. The highest HQ value was 12.94, and the lowest was 0.22. The spatial analysis showed a direct correlation between higher pollutant concentrations and congested areas.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings indicate that the HQ for PM2.5 exceeds the acceptable standard (HQ&gt;1), signifying a health risk that increases with frequent exposure. Effective air quality management strategies-including the use of masks, promotion of green transportation, and expansion of green open spaces-are essential to reduce pollutants and minimize health risks, especially for individuals with regular exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":"58 4","pages":"379-387"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12332394/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144802459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experience of Medical Personnel Dispatched to Isolated Psychiatric Institution in Korea During COVID-19: Content Analysis.","authors":"Youngjoo Kim, Jung Hee Hyun, Jacob Lee, Yoonyoung Nam, Eunshil Yim, Kyounga Lee, Baegju Na","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.24.680","DOIUrl":"10.3961/jpmph.24.680","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study investigates problems related to medical response, and the support system among medical personnel dispatched to the psychiatric hospital when the first cluster of infections occurred in a psychiatric hospital in Korea.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Contents analysis was conducted for the responses of the medical personnel who responded to the interview. Training about basic quarantine rules, and safety management is not provided in the early dispatch stages.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No guidance is available regarding the human rights protection of medical staff. Additionally, no on-site situation-control tower is available. Participants reported that temporary quarantine measures implemented at Hospital D to restrict the movement of patients and medical staff from the external world are problematic. The most significant problem is the insufficient governmental systemic support and consideration for protecting. Both the human rights of psychiatric patients and the human rights of the medical staff who care for them.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Future responses to new infectious diseases should include the establishment of a continuous support system in the community by changing the collective and closed-room environments as well as isolation-centered mental healthcare systems to protect the human rights of patients with mental disorders. Additionally, response drills for people with mental illness in closed environments should be practiced in response to emerging infectious diseases at ordinary times. Finally, training and emergency measures for medical staff dispatched to these facilities and a manual for the protection of the human rights of medical staff should be prepared.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":" ","pages":"431-439"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12332397/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144328453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Theory-Based Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence Among Patients With Hypertension in Primary Healthcare and the Community: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Tri Yulianti, Anna Wahyuni Widayanti, Susi Ari Kristina, Nanang Munif Yasin","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.24.651","DOIUrl":"10.3961/jpmph.24.651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Numerous interventions have been implemented to enhance adherence to antihypertensive medications, yet only a few have utilized health behavioral theories. The research quality and efficacy of these theory-based studies remain undetermined. This systematic review aimed to provide a thorough description of research that employed health behavior theories to improve medication adherence in patients diagnosed with hypertension, particularly in primary healthcare and community settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed and Scopus were searched for randomized clinical trials that employed health behavioral theories to improve medication adherence in patients with hypertension, published in English between 2013 and 2023. Data were extracted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool was used to evaluate the risk of bias.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 446 studies initially identified, only 10 met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review. Eight studies employed a single theory, and 2 applied a combination of theories, with Social Cognitive Theory and the Transtheoretical Model being the most predominant. Six trials demonstrated a notable enhancement in medication adherence, while 5 studies were assessed to have a high risk of bias.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although not all studies employed a complete theoretical framework, the majority indicate that utilizing theory can enhance medication adherence.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":"58 4","pages":"348-359"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12332393/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144802462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Asthma Exacerbation in Indonesia: Analysis of Mental, Socio-demographic, Behavioral, and Biological Risk Factors Using the 2018 Indonesian Basic Health Research.","authors":"Siti Isfandari, Sulistyowati Tuminah, Laurentia Konadi Miharja","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.24.719","DOIUrl":"10.3961/jpmph.24.719","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Asthma represents a significant global health burden, with exacerbations impacting quality of life. Although risk factors for asthma exacerbation (AE) have been identified, data specific to Indonesia remain scarce. We investigated risk factors for AE among Indonesian adolescents and adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional analysis of the 2018 National Health Survey was conducted, including Indonesian participants aged 15 and older with diagnosed asthma. Logistic regression was employed to identify risk factors for AE.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total respondents aged 15 years or older were 706 689 participants. The prevalence of asthma was 2.6% (18 574 participants). Among individuals with asthma, 59.7% experienced exacerbation, and 21.4% reported symptoms indicating emotional distress (ED). Both ED and diagnosed heart disease (DHD) were linked to increased odds of AE, with adjusted odds ratios (aORs) of 1.27 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.18 to 1.37) and 1.21 (95% CI, 1.06 to 1.38), respectively. Being diagnosed with asthma at age 15 or older was associated with an aOR of 1.56 (95% CI, 1.45 to 1.66). Those with lower socioeconomic status (SES) also faced comparatively high risk (aOR, 1.37; 95% CI, 1.23 to 1.52). In contrast, physical activity was inversely related to AE (aOR, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.64 to 0.81).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>ED, DHD, lower SES, and later-onset asthma were identified as significant risk factors for AE. This underscores the need for comprehensive asthma management strategies that prioritize mental health, cardiovascular health, and early intervention. Addressing these factors could substantially reduce the burden of AE in Indonesia. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to elucidate the causal relationships involved and evaluate the effectiveness of targeted interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":" ","pages":"250-259"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12149855/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations of Socioeconomic Status With Depression and Quality of Life in Patients With Hypertension: An Analysis of Data From the 2019 Community Health Survey in Korea.","authors":"Hye Ri Kim,&nbsp;Mia Son","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.22.214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.22.214","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We aimed to identify the factors related to depression and quality of life in patients with hypertension by using multilevel regression analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In 2019, 229 043 participants in the Korean Community Health Survey were selected as the study group. Individual factors were identified using data from the 2019 Community Health Survey. Regional factors were identified using data from the National Statistical Office of Korea. Multilevel regression analysis was conducted to find individual and local factors affecting depression and quality of life in patients with hypertension and to determine any associated interactions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>As individual factors in patients with hypertension, women, those with lower education-levels, recipients of basic livelihood benefits, and those with poor dietary conditions showed stronger associations with depression and quality of life. As regional factors and individual-level variables in patients with hypertension, lower gross regional personal income, fewer doctors at medical institutions, and lower rates of participation in volunteer activities presented stronger associations with depression and quality of life. In addition, the associations of depression with gross regional personal income, the number of doctors at medical institutions, and dietary conditions were significantly stronger in patients with hypertension than in patients without hypertension. The associations of gender and employment status with quality of life were also significantly greater.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Policy interventions are needed to adjust health behaviors, prevent depression, and improve quality of life for patients with hypertension, especially for those with the risk factors identified in this study.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":" ","pages":"444-454"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/b5/45/jpmph-22-214.PMC9561138.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33504234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Korea Cohort Consortium: The Future of Pooling Cohort Studies.","authors":"Sangjun Lee,&nbsp;Kwang-Pil Ko,&nbsp;Jung Eun Lee,&nbsp;Inah Kim,&nbsp;Sun Ha Jee,&nbsp;Aesun Shin,&nbsp;Sun-Seog Kweon,&nbsp;Min-Ho Shin,&nbsp;Sangmin Park,&nbsp;Seungho Ryu,&nbsp;Sun Young Yang,&nbsp;Seung Ho Choi,&nbsp;Jeongseon Kim,&nbsp;Sang-Wook Yi,&nbsp;Daehee Kang,&nbsp;Keun-Young Yoo,&nbsp;Sue K Park","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.22.299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.22.299","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We introduced the cohort studies included in the Korea Cohort Consortium (KCC), focusing on large-scale cohort studies established in Korea with a prolonged follow-up period. Moreover, we also provided projections of the follow-up and estimates of the sample size that would be necessary for big-data analyses based on pooling established cohort studies, including population-based genomic studies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We mainly focused on the characteristics of individual cohort studies from the KCC. We developed \"PROFAN\", a Shiny application for projecting the follow-up period to achieve a certain number of cases when pooling established cohort studies. As examples, we projected the follow-up periods for 5000 cases of gastric cancer, 2500 cases of prostate and breast cancer, and 500 cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The sample sizes for sequencing-based analyses based on a 1:1 case-control study were also calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The KCC consisted of 8 individual cohort studies, of which 3 were community-based and 5 were health screening-based cohorts. The population-based cohort studies were mainly organized by Korean government agencies and research institutes. The projected follow-up period was at least 10 years to achieve 5000 cases based on a cohort of 0.5 million participants. The mean of the minimum to maximum sample sizes for performing sequencing analyses was 5917-72 102.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We propose an approach to establish a large-scale consortium based on the standardization and harmonization of existing cohort studies to obtain adequate statistical power with a sufficient sample size to analyze high-risk groups or rare cancer subtypes.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":" ","pages":"464-474"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/2c/99/jpmph-22-299.PMC9561144.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33504235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Forest Therapy on Psychological Improvement in Middle-aged Women in Korea.","authors":"Bum-Jin Park,&nbsp;Won-Sop Shin,&nbsp;Chang-Seob Shin,&nbsp;Poung-Sik Yeon,&nbsp;Chung-Yeub Chung,&nbsp;Si-Hyung Lee,&nbsp;Dong-Jun Kim,&nbsp;Youn-Hee Kim,&nbsp;Chang-Eun Park","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.22.086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.22.086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Women experience more stress in middle age than in other periods of their lives. Therefore, health management programs that enable middle-aged women to cope with and manage stress are needed. This study investigated the psychological effects of a meditation-focused forest therapy program among 53 middle-aged women living in urban areas in Korea.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were divided into 2 groups: one group underwent the program for 3 days in a forest, followed by 3 days in an urban environment, and the other group underwent the program for 3 days in the urban environment, followed by 3 days in the forest. The psychological effects of the forest therapy program were evaluated using the Profile of Mood States-Brief (POMS-B). Differences in mood state before and after the program conducted in the forest (experimental group) and in the urban environment (control group) were evaluated using the paired-samples t-test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The program in the forest significantly reduced tension, depression, anger, fatigue, and confusion among the domains of the POMS-B. The program in the urban area significantly reduced tension, but not depression, anger, fatigue, or confusion.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Meditation-focused forest therapy programs are expected to contribute to promoting psychological health and enhancing the quality of life of middle-aged women.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":" ","pages":"492-497"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/85/0b/jpmph-22-086.PMC9561142.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33504238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Moderating Effect of Gender on the Relationship Between Self-neglect and Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults of Korea.","authors":"Kyuhyoung Jeong,&nbsp;Daeyeon Jang,&nbsp;Boyoung Nam,&nbsp;Soyoung Kwon,&nbsp;Eunsol Seo","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.22.083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.22.083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Previous studies have reported that self-neglect, which may be a sign of elder abuse, can result in suicide among older adults. The signs of self-neglect and its impact on the risk of suicide may differ by gender. Thus, this study explored the association between self-neglect and suicide risk in older Korean adults and examined the potential moderating effect of gender on this relationship.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were collected from 356 Korean adults aged 65 or older through an online survey. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the research hypothesis. First, the associations between 4 sub-dimensions of self-neglect (i.e., daily life management issues, personal hygiene issues, financial management issues, and relational issues) and suicidal ideation were examined. Then, the moderating effect of gender on these relationships was investigated by including interaction terms.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Self-neglect was significantly associated with suicidal ideation in older adults. Aspects of self-neglect related to daily life management and relational factors were key predictors of suicidal ideation. Gender significantly moderated the effect of the relational dimension of self-neglect on suicidal ideation. The relational dimension of self-neglect was more strongly associated with suicidal ideation in older women than in older men.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings suggest the importance of screening older adults with signs of self-neglect for suicide risk. Special attention should be paid to older women who experience relational issues as a high-risk group for suicidal ideation. Public programs and support systems should be established to improve daily life management and promote social relationships among older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":" ","pages":"436-443"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/6a/29/jpmph-22-083.PMC9561139.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33504233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social Contact Patterns Associated With Tuberculosis: A Case-control Study in Southwest Iran.","authors":"Neda Amoori,&nbsp;Bahman Cheraghian,&nbsp;Payam Amini,&nbsp;Seyed Mohammad Alavi","doi":"10.3961/jpmph.22.335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.22.335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern worldwide. Social contact patterns can affect the epidemiology and risk of airborne diseases such as TB. This study was designed to investigate the social contact patterns associated with TB.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this case-control study, groups of participants with and without TB were matched by age and sex. Participants reported the nature, location, frequency, and average duration of social contacts over 1 month. The duration and number of social and spatial contacts were compared between groups using the chi-square test and the t-test. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to quantify the relationship between social contact time and TB status. Data were analyzed using Stata version 11 statistical software. A p-value of &lt;0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, 80 patients with TB and 172 control participants were included, and a total of 3545 social contacts were registered. Social contact with family members (OR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.10 to 2.40), contact with a person with TB (OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.16 to 2.01), and contact at the participant's home (OR, 1.42; 95% CI, 1.19 to 1.82) were significantly associated with TB status.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The duration of long-term social contact, rather than the number of contacts, may be the main contact-related factor associated with TB transmission in this population. The focus of contact-tracing efforts should be on finding and treating both family members and long-term contacts in non-household settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":520687,"journal":{"name":"Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi","volume":" ","pages":"485-491"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/82/9b/jpmph-22-335.PMC9561143.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"33504237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}