| Research Trends on Children with Precocious Puberty and Their Families in Korea |
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조헌하1, 윤영미2, 문소현3 |
1수원여자대학교
2서일대학 간호과
3국립목포대학교 |
| 성조숙증 아동과 가족에 관한 국내 연구 동향 |
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조헌하1, 윤영미2, 문소현3 |
1수원여자대학교
2서일대학 간호과
3국립목포대학교 |
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| Abstract |
Objectives
This study was conducted to analyze the trends of researches regarding childrenwith precocious puberty and their families in South Korea and to find a new way to research inthis area.
Methods
The 50 selected studies from http://www.riss4u.net for last 28 years were used. Thesewere analyzed by publication type, field and design of study, subject of study, key concept, andsubjects and results used in the comparative study.
Results
The 34 of 50 studies were articles and 90% of studies were conducted in medical science.
There were 27 (54%) quantitative studies and 20 (40%) qualitative researches and descriptivestudies were the most frequently used study design. Key concepts related to precocious pubertywere classified in 5 sub-theme; disease, diagnosis, treatment, related factor, and psychologicalfactor. GnRH concentrations of the precocious puberty are higher than normal group. Precociouspuberty is related to the endocrine disrupting chemicals(Bisphenol A[BPA] & di-2-ethyhexylphthalate [DEPH]) and diet.
Conclusions
There is a steadily growing presence and increasing visibility of precocious pubertyliterature in recent years. Further research is necessary to use an interdisciplinary approach todeal with physical and psychosocial needs of children with precocious puberty and their families. |
| Key Words:
precocious puberty, research |
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