Research in Community and Public Health Nursing

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[Korean] Korea’s First Manual of Public Health Nursing: A Foundation for Public Health Nursing Practice in Korea: Junho Jung, Kyunghee Yi; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2025;36(3):245-256. Published online September 30, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2025.01102

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This study aims to understand the functions and roles of public health nursing, which played a key role in public health center activities during the formative years of the organizations in Korea. It does so by analyzing the structure and content of Manual of Public Health Nursing, the first of its kind published in Korea, as well as its authors’ records—particularly the U.S. nurse advisors. Methods: Manual of public health nursing was investigated from the cover to the appendix with other related records from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Results: The manual was published in response to the expansion of health centers and the increasing need for standardized practice for public health nurses. It includes theoretical and practical guidelines on maternal and child health, communicable disease control, school health, health education, etc. as well as the qualifications of public health nurses. The manual was influenced by U.S. nursing education and international public health manuals. Conclusion: The manual played a critical role in shaping early public health nursing practices in Korea by providing essential knowledge and standardizing public health services. It reflected Korea’s evolving public health system, heavily influenced by U.S. aid and technical assistance. Despite its significance, challenges such as a shortage of trained public health nurses and an underdeveloped administrative structure remained unresolved.

[Korean] Factors Influencing Participation in Hypertension Management Education Among Diagnosed Hypertensive Patients in Busan: Utilizing the 2021 Community Health Survey: Hye Jung Jun, Kyoung Mi Kim; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2024;35(4):424-433. Published online December 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2024.00759

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This study investigated the completion rate of hypertension management education and its influencing factors among adults in the Busan region, utilizing data from the 2021 Community Health Survey.
Methods
The study included 3,660 adults aged 19 years or older who had been diagnosed with hypertension. Data were analyzed using SAS 9.4, focusing on demographic, socioeconomic, and health status characteristics.
Results
The results indicated that 22.1% of participants had completed hypertension management education. Key influencing factors varied by region: in the Western region, age, income, education level, marital status, and life satisfaction were significant factors associated with participation in hypertension management education. In the Southern region, income and education level were identified as relevant factors. Additionally, in the Central and Eastern regions, education level was a significant determinant.
Conclusion
Therefore, tailored hypertension management education programs that consider age, income, marital status, and life satisfaction are essential for residents in the Western region of Busan. Moreover, it is critical to enhance access to hypertension management education for low-income populations in the Southern region. Educational programs should also be designed to align with the educational levels of Busan residents to ensure effective hypertension management education.

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