Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine (대한예방한의학회지)

Society of Preventive Korean Medicine (대한예방한의학회)
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Utilization and Improvement of 8 Principle TKM Public Health Services in Rural Areas of Korea

일부 한국농촌지역의 8대 한방공공보건사업에 대한 주민의 이용실태 및 개선방향;강원도 홍천군을 중심으로

  • Shin, Heon-Tae (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University) ;
  • Lee, Sun-Dong (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University) ;
  • Chu, Chae-Shin (Division of Epidemic Intellience Service, Center of Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) ;
  • Han, Sang-Baek (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University) ;
  • Han, Yong-Joo (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University) ;
  • Park, Hae-Mo (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University)
  • 신헌태 (상지대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 이선동 (상지대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 주재신 (질병관리본부 전염병대응센터 역학조사팀) ;
  • 한상백 (상지대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 한용주 (상지대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 박해모 (상지대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실)
  • Published : 2007.06.30
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Abstract

Health promotion program utilizing traditional korean medicine(TKM) is very unique modality uncommonly conducted throughout the world. Korea's TKM public health services went through initial stage from 2001 and spread throughout the country by 2003. 35 public health centers in the nation is appointed as 'TKM health promotion HUB' and in operation from 2007. But the program is still in the early state and evaluation of usage, satisfaction, and community service is still in demand. This study aims to verify current situations of TKM public health service by examining public awareness, usage, and satisfaction and suggest improvements based on findings. 2.5% of local residents were sampled and 1739 were chosen as subjects. Knowledge, attitude, satisfaction and others for TKM public health service were examined. TKM treatment service was most widely utilized(13.2%), followed by CVA prevention program(5.2%). For satisfaction level, CVA prevention program showed highest satisfaction(73.3%), closely followed by (Qi-gong program 63%). In general, awareness and utilization of TKM public health service were low but compensated by high satisfaction level. More active promotion and development of community specific programs should become available in the future.

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