This study was conducted to understand sexual knowledge, sexual attitudes, and the perceptions and actualities of sex education among parents of elementary school children. This is a descriptive study with a sample size of 337. SPSS version 21.0 was used for data analysis, including descriptive analyses, the t-test, and Pearson correlation analysis. More than 50% of the participants responded that primary sex education for young children should be the responsibility of the parents and that education should be stared during the elementary school period. A moderate correlation was found between parents’ sexual knowledge and sexual attitudes (r=.44). Most parents were afraid to provide sex education because of their unfamiliarity with teaching methods and their lack of knowledge. However, 50 of the parents wanted to receive sex-related education. We found that parents would like to learn more about sex education from expert lectures or professional organizations. They were interested in topics including the sexual structure of males/females and sexual physiology. Open communication between parents and their children regarding sex-related issues is important. It is crucial to provide accurate and up-to-date sex education information to parents so that they can effectively teach their children at home.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense pressure on healthcare workers, in particular, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses, who are at the forefront of managing critically ill COVID-19 patients. This has led to increased stressors and workload, which are associated with negative mental health outcomes such as depression, job stress, sleep disturbances, and burnout. However, COVID-19-related resilience may have mitigated these negative effects. ICU nurses with higher levels of COVID-19-related resilience may be better equipped to manage the stress and job demands during the pandemic, leading to improved mental health outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to comprehensively explore the factors influencing the resilience of ICU nurses and provide baseline knowledge for future studies to develop interventions that promote COVID-19-related resilience. With shift work and COVID-19 experience with adult patients from hospitals across three regions of South Korea. The questionnaire included scales/measures of nurses’ depression, job stress, sleep quality, and burnout. Results confirmed that resilience was negatively correlated with depression and burnout, and that ICU nurses’ relative levels of resilience strongly influenced their experience of burnout. The findings of this study make a significant contribution to the literature because they focus on resilience, specifically in the context of ICU nursing in South Korea, which has become more challenging and demanding due to the pandemic.

Background: Infertility is a global reproductive health concern that imposes intense psychological and social burdens, particularly in cultural contexts where childbearing is integral to the construction of womanhood. Objective: This qualitative meta-synthesis aimed to gain an in-depth understanding how women experiencing infertility across diverse settings experience stigma, and how they navigate its psychological and relational consequences. Methods: A systematic search was conducted using six electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, JSTOR, ProQuest Central, Web of Science, and Ovid MEDLINE), supplemented by manual searches. Data quality was evaluated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist. Fourteen peer-reviewed qualitative studies published between 2014 and 2025 were systematically synthesized through a qualitative meta-synthesis to derive integrated themes. Results: Three overarching themes were identified: (1) Sources of stigmatization in the context of infertility, (2) Psycho-social consequences of infertility-related stigma, and (3) Coping strategies among women experiencing infertility-related stigma. Women experiencing infertility reported deep feelings of worthlessness, self-blame, and isolation, shaped by internalized stigma and societal expectations surrounding motherhood. These experiences often led to strained relationships, social withdrawal, and emotional distress. Nevertheless, many women demonstrated resilience through coping strategies such as acceptance, religious reframing, and caregiving roles. These strategies helped them reclaim their sense of identity and overcome the psychosocial impacts of infertility-related stigma. Conclusion: Infertility stigma is not solely a personal burden but a culturally mediated social phenomenon. Effective interventions should be gender-sensitive and tailored to the sociocultural realities of women’s lives. Mental health support and psychosocial services must consider these dynamics to adequately support women navigating infertility in resource-limited or culturally conservative settings.

Introduction: This study examined occupational values, communication types, job satisfaction, and organisational commitment among clinical nurses across generations.Methods: Participants were 159 clinical nurses. Data were collected from 1 to 15 August, 2022, using a self-reported questionnaire.Results: Statistically significant differences were observed across generations in terms of job satisfaction (F = 3.492, p = 0.03) and organisational commitment (F = 4.371, p = 0.01). However, there were no differences in occupational values (F = 0.765, p = 0.47) or communication types (F = 1.744, p = 0.18) among clinical nurses across generations. There was a moderate to strong positive correlation between job satisfaction and organisational commitment across all generations, and a moderate positive correlation between job satisfaction and occupational values among Generations Y and Z.Discussion: To improve the quality of nursing care, various intervention programs based on the generational gap among clinical nurses need to be developed, to reduce conflicts, and ultimately establishing the necessary systems through mutual understanding of education.

Purpose: To date, no studies have examined the association between gender-driven power dynamics and the decision-making process for condom use in South Korea. This study aimed to identify predictors of condom-use behaviors among female emerging adults in South Korea. Participants and Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and recruitment was conducted using social network services. The participants comprised 169 female college students aged 18‒25 years who were actively engaging in sexual intercourse. Results: The results showed that attitudes toward condom use was a stronger predictor of condom-use behaviors than sexual double standards. A significant implication of this study is the need for novel approaches to address condom use in female emerging adults. Potential approaches should consider gender dynamics and have cultural and social relevance for South Korean society. Conclusion: The current findings offer insight into developing future interventions tailored to the population to promote condom use, thereby preventing STDs/HIV, unwanted pregnancies, abortions, and other negative consequences in female emerging adults in South Korea.