Development and Evaluation of Internet-based Public Health Manpower Training Program |
Eun Kyung
Chung, June Ho
Shin, Jung Ae
Rhee, Shin Weol
Kim, Young Hoon
Lee |
1Department of Preventive Medicine, Medical School, Chonnam National University, Korea. 2Koksung-Gun Health Center and County Hospital, Korea. |
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Abstract |
This study aimed to develop and evaluate health educational information system on internet to train health center workers. Internet-based Public Health Manpower Training Program was developed based on the findings of the needs of health center worker. It consisted of E-mail based on-line lesson. The effects of developed Internet-based Public Health Manpower Training Program were assessed by questionnaires of users about legibility, readability, satisfaction, changes in level of knowledge, and practical uses, etc. Most users(94.3%) of Internet-based Public Health Manpower Training Program reported that they were satisfied with the programs, and 90% of users reported that the programs improved their performance in health education, consultation and medical examination. Knowledge levels of users were elevated after program participation(statistically non significant). Internet-based Public Health Manpower Training Program had positive effects on the performance of health center workers, and we expect this program to help the planning for public health manpower. |
Key Words:
Internet, Training Program, Community Health Center |
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