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The purpose of this study was to examine the levels of Internet addiction and interpersonal problems, explore the relationship between the two, and identify the relevant factors of Internet addiction in Korean middle school students. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants were 676 middle school students. A Korean version of the Internet addiction self-test scale and a Korean version of the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems were used. Among the participants, 547 (80.9%) were identified as general users, 108 (16%) were potential risk users, and 21 (3.1%) were high-risk users. There were statistically significant positive correlations between Internet addiction and interpersonal problems (r = 0.425, P = .000). There were significant positive correlations between Internet addiction and hours spent playing games. Internet-addicted adolescents also had more interpersonal problems. It is important to raise awareness about Internet addiction, and close attention must be paid not only to students at risk of Internet addiction but also to students at low risk to prevent students from becoming addicted to the Internet.

Aims and objectives. To compare nurses' and patients' knowledge of, experience with and attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Background. Despite increasing interest in, and use of, CAM among the public and health care providers, research on CAMrelated nursing is limited. Furthermore, the level of knowledge and attitudes towards, and use of CAM between nurses and patients have never been studied in Korea. Therefore, a comparison is called for with regard to the knowledge, experience and attitudes of patients and nurses in Korea regarding CAM. Designs. A cross-sectional survey design was used. Methods. A convenience sample of 485 nurses and 367 patients responded to three questionnaires covering issues including their knowledge levels, attitudes towards and their use of CAM. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results. Overall, nurses had significantly higher mean scores in their knowledge of CAM than patients. Most nurses and patients had heard about CAM, but few had sufficient knowledge to perform CAM. Nurses had more education, experience and positive attitudes regarding CAM than patients. Conclusions. Nurses need to be knowledgeable about CAM so that correct information and support can be provided to their patients. Relevance to clinical practice. Nurses need additional training or education on CAM, because they should be able to respond adequately to questions from patients. Ultimately, nurses have an important role in helping patients use CAM safely.