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May 9, 2024


Understanding the “Infodemic” Threat: A Case Study of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Albert Andrew
Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):183-188.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is notable among infectious diseases for its distinctive impact, which has halted millions of livelihoods owing to strict social distancing rules and lockdowns. Consequently, millions of individuals have turned to online sources, particularly social media, to remain informed about the virus. The transition to...

Review Article

July 18, 2024


Metformin-Induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Review with a Practical Approach for Screening, Diagnosing, and Managing Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Meriem Yazidi, Elyes Kammoun, Ibtissem Oueslati, Melika Chihaoui
Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):189-198.

Metformin is the most widely used antihyperglycemic drug in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Over the past 2 decades, several studies have highlighted a substantial increase in the risk...

Original Article

February 15, 2024


Association between Chronic Atrophic Gastritis and Bone Mineral Density among Women Older than 40 Years of Age in Korea
Seulki Lee, Jae Moon Yun, Jin-Ho Park, Hyuktae Kwon
Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):199-206.

Background: Chronic atrophic gastritis causes hypochlorhydria, hypergastrinemia, and malabsorption of nutrients, leading to lower bone mineral density. The few studies that investigated the association between chronic atrophic gastritis and bone...

Original Article

February 14, 2024


Factors Associated with Depression among Working-Age Household Heads in Korea: A Cross-Sectional Household Study
Thi Thanh Lan Nguyen, Van Cuong Nguyen
Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):207-214.

Background: Depression is a mental disorder common worldwide. This study determined the relationships between demographics, health status, household parameters, and depression rates among working-age household heads. Methods: We analyzed data from the Korea Welfare Panel Study Survey conducted in 2020. The 11-item version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale...

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February 28, 2024


Relationship between Serum Total Testosterone Concentration and Metabolic Syndrome in Premenopausal Obese Women
Kyu-Jin Kim, Jun-Ho Lee, Seong-Ju Kim, Byung-Yeon Yu, Jee-Hyun Kang
Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):215-222.

Background: Men with low testosterone levels are at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, irrespective of age or obesity. However, the relationship between metabolic syndrome and testosterone levels in women remains unclear. We compared the total testosterone concentrations between premenopausal obese women with and without metabolic syndrome and identified...

Original Article

May 9, 2024


Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors according to the Status of Combustible Cigarette and Noncombustible Nicotine or Tobacco Product Use among Korean Adolescents with Experience Attempting to Reduce or Maintain Their Body Weight: The 15th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2019
A Ra Bong, Young Gyu Cho, Hyun Ah Park, Kyo Woon Kim
Korean J Fam Med. 2024;45(4):223-230.

Background: Noncombustible nicotine or tobacco product (NNTP) use, and cigarette smoking are associated with a high likelihood of unhealthy weight control behaviors (UWCBs) among adolescents. However, no study has addressed...
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