본 연구는 여대생들의 유방암 검진의도를 높이기 위한 심리적 결정요인을 살펴 보고자 하였으며 , 이를 위해 건강신념모델을 구성하는 4개의 신념변인들 (지 각된 이익성, 지각된 민감성, 지각된 심각성, 지각된 장애성 )이 유방암 검진의도에 미 치는 영향을 살펴보았다 . 첫째, 지각된 이익성은 유방암 검진의도에 직접적인 영향을 주는 예측변인으로 확인되었으나 , 지각된 민감성과 지각된 심각성, 지각된 장애성은 유방암 검진의도에 직접적인 영향을 미치지 못하였다 . 둘째, 사회적 지지를 구성하는 변인들(친구지지 , 가족지지 , 타인지지 )이 자기효능감에 미치는 영향을 살펴보았다 . 그 결과, 친구지지는 자기효능감에 직접적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났고 , 가족지지와 타인지지도 자기효능감을 높이는데 영향을 미치는 요인으로 밝혀졌다 . 셋째, 유방암 검진과 관련 자기효능감이 유방암 검진의도에 미치는 영향을 살펴본 결과, 자기효능감 은 유방암 검진의도에 직접적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다 .

The incidence of oral cancer varies widely worldwide. Its treatment often produces significant functiona l and cosmetic morbidity and its mortality continues to be high. Strategies for diagnosing, managing and preventing the disease must be based on an understanding of r isk factors and the pathogenesis of the disease locally. The World Health Organizat ion has documented that few countries have a comprehensive a pproach to the diagnosis , management and prevention of cancer at various anatomic sites. This presentation will review the United States’ experience with oral cancer and its strategies fo1' affecting incidence and prognosis . The greatest obs tacles are often political and economic, not scientific.

Background : The Aralia cordata and Dendropanax morbifera, belonging to the family Araliacea, is a perennial herbaceous species. Although its beneficial effects for several chronic diseases are well-known, the role of its effects on chronic intestinal inflammation, colon carcinogenis are limited. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic inflammatory disorders of gastrointestinal tract. It has been reported that IBD is associated with colon cancer which is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed and a major cause of cancer-related mortality. Methods and Results : The present study hypothesized that Araliacea family would exert a protective effect on inflammation and dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model. Effect of Aralia cordata extracts (ACE) and Dendropanax morbifera leaf extracts (DMLE) on pro-inflammatory markers, mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling (MAPKs), activation of nuclear factor κB (NF- κB) in THP-1 human monocyte and HT-29 colon epithelial cell model were investigated. In addition, colon inflammation inhibitory effects of ACE and DMLE on the characteristics of in DSS-induced colitis model. Results showed that ACE, DMLE attenuated the severity of DSS-induced colitis, as assessed by disease activity index scores, shrinkage of colon length, and histopathologic changes and infirmatory cytokine concentration. Furthermore, ACE treatment significantly suppressed the colon carcinogenesis in AOM/DSS induced colon cancer model. The apoptosis induction abilities of the DMLE were studied by analyzing the expressions of Bcl2 family protein, caspase, Annexin V/PI staining and DNA fragmentation. According to our results, DMLE significantly induced cell death in SW-480 cells. Apoptosis was determined by cell morphology and electrophoresis of DNA fragmentations. Furthermore, treatment with DMLE also induced the increase in caspase activity, pro-apoptotic proteins (Bax and Bad) and the decrease in anti-apoptotic proteins (Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL). In addition, DMLE induce cell cycle arrested at the G1/S phase in SW-480 cells and exhibited significant inhibition on the expressions of G1/S phase specific CDK, cyclin and up regulation of CDK inhibitors. Conclusion : Taken together, these results provide evidence that ACE and DMLE prevention colon cancer by regulating inflammation, colitis, and colon carcinogenesis which indicates its benefit for colon health.

This paper examines various traditional and alternative practices utilised by Malaysians for the treatment of and prevention against cancer. A list of plants used for treating cancer is given. Care for cancer patients includes food reputed to be good in promoting recovery and preventing recurrence as well as food taboos - various food to be avoided in the belief that these types of food can induce development or recurrence of cancer.

This paper examinies various traditional and alternative practices utilised by Malaysians for the treatment of and preventino against cancer. A list of plants used for treating cancer is given. Care for cancer patients includes food reputed to be good in promoting recovery and preventingrecurrence as well as food taboos-various food to be avoided in the belief that these types of food can induce development or recurrence of cancer.