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Contents Analysis of Health Textbooks for Elementary Schools

초등학교 보건교과서 분석

  • Han, JiYoung (Department of Nursing, Silla University) ;
  • Seo, JiYeong (Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan)
  • 한지영 (신라대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 서지영 (부산가톨릭대학교 간호대학 간호학과)
  • Received : 2013.06.17
  • Accepted : 2014.01.28
  • Published : 2014.02.28
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Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this study was to analyse the content of health-textbooks in elementary school in order to offer the basic data required for development or revision of health-textbook for elementary school. Methods: This study was methodological study of the content of health-textbooks. The study sample consisted of 10 health-textbooks of elementary school which were edited in 2009~2010. The components of contents divides into holistic analysis and specific areas. Results: One textbook was no introductory remarks and 2 textbooks were no preface. The health-textbooks consisted of 7 areas and were comprehensive for school education. The proportion of each was different in 10 textbooks. Sexuality and health was accounted for the largest portion of the seven areas in both the fifth and sixth grade. However, given that the mortality rate for the child's safety accidents is higher than in developed countries, the proportion of accident prevention and first aid can be relatively weak area. Conclusion: It is essential that health-textbooks empower schoolers to make healthy decisions through the promotion of useful life skills that provide a more integrated concept of health. Therefore, there is a need for approaches to health textbook to integrate more values of health.

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