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KMID : 0861120070110010023
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Korean Journal of Oriental Preventive Medicine
2007 Volume.11 No. 1 p.23 ~ p.34
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Utilization and Improvement of 8 Principle TKM Public Health Services in Rural Areas of Korea
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Shin Heon-Tae
Lee Sun-Dong
Chu Chae-Shin
Han Sang-Baek
Han Yong-Joo
Park Hae-Mo
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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health promotion, Traditional Korean Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Satisfaction, public health service
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