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

Abstract

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.