Development and Evaluation of Internet-based Public Health Manpower Training Program.
- Author:
Eun Kyung CHUNG
1
;
June Ho SHIN
;
Jung Ae RHEE
;
Shin Weol KIM
;
Young Hoon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive Medicine, Medical School, Chonnam National University, Korea. sehyukmom@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Internet;
Training Program;
Community Health Center
- MeSH:
Community Health Centers;
Comprehension;
Education*;
Electronic Mail;
Health Education;
Information Systems;
Internet;
Public Health*;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Medical Informatics
2004;10(2):161-166
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
