A positive attitude towards the use of technology would positively influence older adults’ smartphone utilization skills (H1.1);

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the causes of obesity among middle-ageed women in rural areas through a socio-ecological approach and propose strategies of obesity management. Methods: We selected two rural areas called the I and Y counties. For the quantitative aspect, secondary data and geospatial-analysis were used, whereas for the qualitative aspect, focus group interviews and official documents reviews were conducted. Results: Obesity was related more to low levels of physical activity (OR=1.811, p.01) than to high levels. Groups that utilized nutritioin labels less tended to be more obese (OR=1.564, p.05) than the other groups. The number of fast-food stores in the I county was twice as high as that in the Y county. The I county had poor conditions than the Y county in terms of public resources. The related factors could be divided in the following categories: (1) Body weight self-management; (2) Peers to exercise together; (3) Access to fresh food and exercise facility; (4) Health budget and lack of leisure programs. Conclusion: There were various obesity causes, and, thus, intervening one factor cannot be a proper solution. Therefore, a social-ecological approach should be utilized to address the obesity issues.

Objectives: There is an increase in the rate of obesity in South Korea as a result of changing dietary habits and decreasing physical activity. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between eating rate and obesity. Methods: Multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted using raw data from the Korean Community Health Survey 2017 for Gangwon Province data to evaluate the relationship between eating rate and obesity. Results: Among men, the major factor affecting obesity was an eating rate of ≤0 min (odds ratio=1.16 (1.02, 1.33); p<.05). In women, factors affecting obesity were an eating rate of ≤0 min (odds ratio=1.14 (1.02, 1.28); p<.05), and irregular mealtimes (odds ratio=1.15 (1.02, 1.29); p<.05). Eating out was found to be a significantly important factor among both genders when participants eat-out once a day or less. Conclusion: Implementing simple strategies to improve dietary and lifestyle habits may assist in weight and obesity management. These findings provide useful information for developing future strategies in obesity prevention.

Background: The obesity rate has increased in South Korea as a result of changing dietary habits and decreasing physical activity. This study aimed to evaluate the relationships between eating rate and obesity.Methods: Multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted using raw data of the Korean Community Health Survey 2017 for the Gangwon Province and nationwide data to evaluate the relationships between eating rate and obesity.Results: Among men, the major factor affecting obesity was an eating rate of ≤ 20 min (odds ratio = 1.17 (1.03, 1.33); P < 0.01). In case of women, factors affecting obesity were an eating rate of ≤ 20 min (odds ratio = 1.15 (1.02, 1.29); P < 0.05), and irregular mealtimes (odds ratio = 1.16 (1.03, 1.30); P < 0.05).Conclusion: Implementing simple strategies to improve dietary and lifestyle habits may assist in weight and obesity management. These findings may provide useful strategies for future developing a culture-oriented approach to obesity management.