| A Cross-national Comparative Review of Women's Health Based on Law, Organization and Research Field and Fund |
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임도희, 이지혜, 김혜원, 박수현, 이혜아, 민정원, 김영주, 정최경희, 박혜숙, 박보현 |
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이화여자대학교 |
| 여성건강연구 관련 법, 관리체계 및 연구현황에 대한 국가 비교 |
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임도희, 이지혜, 김혜원, 박수현, 이혜아, 민정원, 김영주, 정최경희, 박혜숙, 박보현 |
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이화여자대학교 |
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| Abstract |
Objectives
The purpose of this study was to provide evidence from the literature supportingthe need for women’s health and wellbeing in South Korea.
Method
We reviewed the information of national health system by collecting the women’s healthrelated literature of USA, Canada and Australia to compare the South Korea health system to otheradvanced nations.
Results
Compared with other advanced countries, women’s health infrastructure of South Koreaseems to be insufficient, in terms of health access and research on women’s health. There are independentdepartments/agencies for women’s health in three advanced nations. These departmentsare responsible for developing national strategies, responding issues of women’s health needs, andimplementing health policies. The governments of these countries support comparatively largescale of funding for projects and research of women’s health.
Conclusions
Based on the findings, there is a need for strengthening infrastructure to improvewomen’s health in South Korea. We expect that the reviews presented in this study will serve asthe base for developing policies and health plans for women’s health research in South Korea. |
| Key Words:
women’s health research, laws, organization, infrastructure |
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