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Purpose: This study aimed to develop an instrument for assessing the urogenital health behaviors of female soldiers of the Republic of Korea (ROK) army. Methods: 65 initial items were derived from a literature review and focus group interview s w ith 13 participants using purposive sampling. Five experts verified the preliminary scale through a content validity test. Instrument testing was conducted on 223 female soldiers in the ROK army in October 2023. Results: Exploratory factor analysis showed three factors including 24 items with 57.8% of the total variance. Factors were urogenital hygiene management during field training, urogenital hygiene management in daily routines, and menstrual cycle management. The factors were verified through convergent, discriminant, and criterion-related validity. The internal consistency reliability was Cronbach's α=.91. Conclusion: The Urogenital Health Behaviors Scale for female soldiers of the ROK army was verified through various evaluations for validity and reliability. This instrument may be used to assess urogenital health behaviors and to improve female soldiers’ urogenital health behaviors in the ROK army

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitaminD3 [25(OH)D3] levels and dyslipidemia in young adult male aged 19 to 35 years, an age group corresponding to active military service. Methods: In this study, Descriptive statistics of frequencies, means, and standard deviations were calculated for blood lipid concentrations, serum 25(OH)D₃ levels, and general characteristics. Differences according to serum 25(OH)D₃ concentrations were analyzed using analysis of variance and the chi-square test. Results: correlation analysis showed a statistically significant positive correlation between serum 25(OH)D3 levels and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Additionally, linear regression analysis indicated that serum 25(OH)D3 levels had a significant independent effect on HDL cholesterol concentrations. Conclusion: These results demonstrate a significant association between vitamin D status and dyslipidemia-related lipid parameters, supporting the development of evidence-based educational interventions and health promotion programs targeting young adult male.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of male nursing officers who graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy and to identify how their experiences differ from those of civilian male nurses. Methods: A phenomenological qualitative research design was employed using Colaizzi's analytical method. Six male nursing officers who graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy with over one year of clinical experience participated in the study. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews and conducted from December 2024 to July 2025. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed. Results: The analysis produced 139 significant statements, 44 themes, 15 theme clusters, and 5 categories: (1) adapting to a female-centered culture as a male cadet, (2) becoming an isolated minority after commissioning, (3) aspiring to be recognized beyond gender, (4) pioneering an undefined career path, and (5) reframing gendered dynamics into professional strengths. Conclusion: Participants described unique challenges and identity shift shaped by their dual status as male minorities in nursing and as officers in male-dominant military settings. These findings offer insight into gendered adaptation in military nursing and may inform future personnel policy and support systems for male nursing officers.