Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.6115/khea.2012.50.7.013

Geographic Proximity and Program Participation at a Local Healthy Family Support Center  

Chin, Meejung (Department of Child Development and Family Studies.Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University)
Yoo, Jae Eon (Department of Child Development and Family Studies, Seoul National University)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association / v.50, no.7, 2012 , pp. 13-20 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to find the association between geographic proximity and program participation at a Healthy Family Support Center (HFSC). Drawing demographic and geographic information from the participant list at a local HFSC in Seoul for the period 2009 to 2011, this study calculated the geographic distance from the individual residence to the center for 2,343 participants. We found that single time participants had a longer distance from their residence to the center than multiple time participants. When we compared the proximity by program areas, we found that the geographic distance to the center was shorter among education program participants than among non participants. However, there was no difference in the other areas of programs. In terms of the target group, the distance was shorter among adult program participants. Finally, the average distance among participants in multiple session programs was shorter. The results of this study indicated that the relationship between geographic proximity and program participation depended on program areas, target groups, and the number of sessions.
Keywords
geographic proximity; Healthy Family Support Center; program participation;
Citations & Related Records
Times Cited By KSCI : 1  (Citation Analysis)
연도 인용수 순위
1 Allard, S. W., Tolman, R. M., & Rosen, D. (2003). Proximity to service providers and service utilization among welfare recipients: The interaction of place and race. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 22(4), 599-613.   DOI   ScienceOn
2 Cha, S. L. (2010). A case study on communal child care in Healthy Family Support Centers. Journal of Korean Home Management Association, 27(6), 189- 201.
3 Chang, J. K., Oh, J. E., Han, E. J., Ryu, J. A., & Won, S. Y. (2006). A study on operational strategies and programs of Healthy Family Support Centers. Journal of Korean Home Management Association, 24(6), 1-16.
4 Choi, Y. S., Cho, E. S., Nam, Y. J., Song, M. S., & Kwon, H. K. (2012). Family images and healthy famiy images perceived by Certified Healthy Family Specialists. Journal of Family Relations, 16(4), 3-28.
5 Cordasco, K. M., Ponce, N. A., Gatchell, M. S., Traudt, B., & Escarce, J. J. (2011). English language proficiency and geographical proximity to a Safety net Clinic as a predictor of health care access. Journal of Immigrant Minority Health, 13, 260-267.   DOI
6 Headquarters for Healthy Family Support Center. (2011). 2010 Annual report of HFSC. Seoul: Jungang Press.
7 Headquarters for Healthy Family Support Center. (2012). 2011 Annual report of HFSC. Seoul: Jungang Press.
8 Kissane, R. J. (2010). We call it the badlands: How social-spatial geographices influence social service use. Social Service Review, 84(1), 3-28.   DOI   ScienceOn
9 LaVela, S. L., Smith, B., Weaver, F. M., & Miskevics, S. (2004). Geographical proximity and health care utilization in veterans with SCI & D in the USA. Social Science and Medicine, 59, 2387-2399.   DOI   ScienceOn
10 Lee, Y. J. (2009). An analysis of the job and competency of the Healthy Family Supporter as a middle manager on the Healthy Family Support Center. Journal of Korean Living Science Association, 18(4), 809-826.
11 Lim, C. H. (2007). Counseling services and work conditions perceived by counselors in Healthy Family Support Centers. Journal of Korean Home Management Association, 25(5), 83-105.
12 Park, J. Y. (2008). The study of culture program evaluation in Healthy Family Support Centers. Journal of Korean Home Management Association, 26(3), 25-36.
13 Penchansky, R., & Thomas, J. W. (1981). The concept of access: Definition and relationship to consumer satisfaction. Medical Care, 19(2), 127-140.   DOI   ScienceOn
14 Salkerver, D. S. (1975). Economic class and differential access to care: Comparisons among health care systems. International Journal of Health Service. 5, 373-395.   DOI
15 Sohn, J. J., & Oh, S. K. (2007). Measuring accessibility of day care centers for the elderly in Seoul using GIS spatial analysis techniques. Journal of the Korean Association of Regional Geography, 13(5), 576-594.
16 Song, H. R., & Chang, J. K. (2004). A study on the organizational system and management strategies of Healthy Families Center. Journal of Korean Home Management Association, 22(5), 303-318.
17 Tsou, K. W., Hung, Y. T., & Chang, Y. L. (2005). An accessibility-based integrated measure of relative spatial equity in urban public facilities. Cities, 22(6), 424-435.   DOI   ScienceOn