Asia Life Sciences

Although there has been active research on the enhancement of physical functions and sociality through physical activities in not only general children adolescents but adolescents suffering from intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD), that there is a lack of research on adults suffering from IDD and that the population suffering from developmental disabilities are some significant points. The difference was assessed through comparing the averages of the measured results before and after participating in 20 program sessions (paired T-test) and the program satisfaction and behavioral changes of the participants were analyzed through open-ended questionnaire. The measurement results of shuttle run, sit-ups, push-ups and sit-and-stand for 30 seconds all showed statistically enhanced post-test results compared to pre-test results, and the measurement time for sit-and-stands for 5 times decreased significantly. It was verified that there were positive effects in enhancements of basic physical strength including strength, endurance, quickness and agility, and participation in physical activities when adults with IDD participated in a total of 20 weekly program sessions with the purpose of enhancing physical strength, enhancing physical activities, and developing sociability

This study aimed to investigate the infection occurrence and infection control (IC) status in postpartum care centers (PCCs). This study was conducted as a descriptive survey. Survey results were retrieved from 206 facilities in South Korea. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Among PCCs, 90.3% prepared IC procedures for newborn babies and mothers who were infected or suspected of being infected 95.1% of PCCs were equipped with guidelines for infection control and prevention. Seventeen percent of PCCs have been affected by infectious disease in newborns. Rota virus infections were the most common. The results imply that the occurrence of infectious disease spread through contact or droplets have been frequent among newborns in PCCs. To improve of awareness on IC among postpartum care staff, it is necessary to develop and apply systematic and continuous IC education programs