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http://dx.doi.org/10.14367/kjhep.2014.31.5.135

Enhancement for competencies of health education specialists to prevent chronic diseases in public health organizations  

Kim, Young-Bok (Department of Health Promotion, College of Humanities, Daegu University)
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Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion / v.31, no.5, 2014 , pp. 135-146 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study performed to enhance the competency of health education specialist on population-based program to prevent chronic disease in public health organizations. In addition, it will provide the basic data to enhance specialized competency for health education specialist. Method: The current operating strategy and demanded competency related to chronic disease programs were analyzed by reviewing the Korean Health Plan 2020, the guideline of integrated health promotion programs, and the job description of health education specialist. Results: Preventive programs for chronic disease provide with healthy lifestyle programs in integrated health promotion service. First, health education specialist should learn to professional knowledge on health risk factor and chronic disease. Second, they should cultivate the integrated competency to manage operations on obesity, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer prevention programs. Third, they get strengthened the-job training to implement health education, public relations, campaigns, media advocacy, and utilization of multi-media. Conclusion: It should implement the preventive programs for chronic disease in various health promotion services through coordination with multiple sectors. To identify of the job in preventive program for that, it would be required empowerment of health education specialists on disease prevention science and practical life skill.
Keywords
Health education specialist; Enhancement of competency; Chronic disease; Public health organizations;
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