J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2012 Jun;23(2):155-164. 10.12799/jkachn.2012.23.2.155.

Seoul Teacher's Satisfaction with and Needs for Health Examination and Health Promotion Programs

• Chun N
• Yoon JH
• Kim CY
• Hwang N
• Kim YS
• Hwang MS
• Chae HJ

• KMID: 2292805
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2012.23.2.155

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate Seoul teacher's satisfaction with and needs for health examination and health promotion programs.
METHODS
The participants were 3,186 teachers in Seoul. Data were collected through an on-line survey system from November 16 to December 7, 2008. Collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and Scheffe's test using PASW 18.0 program.
RESULTS
Teacher's satisfaction with teacher health examination was low and needs for detailed tests of cancer and vocal cord disorders were high. Teacher's satisfaction with teacher health promotion programs was low and needs for stress management, exercise and vocal cord protection program were high.
CONCLUSION
Vocal cord disorders should be included in teacher health examination and vocal cord protection program should be provided for teacher's health promotion. Stress management and exercise program should also be provided for teacher's health promotion.

Keyword

Physical examination; Health promotion

MeSH Terms

Health Promotion
Physical Examination
Vocal Cords

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