This study conducted from September 1 through October 30, 1993, in order to provide the data related to the industrial health policy and the development of health education program and the basic foundation.
The data collected were analyzed in order to determine factors affecting knowledge and practice(KP) on health level of industrial workers.
3,396 workers were randomly selected from Kyungki, Inchun, Kwangju, Taejon, Taegu, Ulsan Masan and Changwon, Questionnaire forms were prepared and the personnel were interviewed by a graduate student with the aid of health management.
As mentioned before, it was a serious problem that the industrial workers got the fairly low score of health KP and they did not practice what they know. Therefore it is necessary to establish the industrial policy and develop the education program for workers practice what they know and cooperate with related specialists, the management and the government authorities.
Therefore were must ensure the good health of workers through a healthy home life, and a healthy work place and environment. Furthermore this will contribute to industrial peace and the development of Korea.
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