Health Policy and Management (보건행정학회지)

Korean Academy of Health Policy and Management (한국보건행정학회)
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West African Pregnancy Experienced Women's Self-Rated Health and Related Factors: Case of Democratic Republic of the Congo

서아프리카 임신경험 여성들의 주관적 건강상태와 관련 요인: 콩고민주공화국 사례를 중심으로

  • Lee, Hyeong Il (Department of Health Administration, Yonsei University Graduate School) ;
  • Nam, Eun Woo (Department of Health Administration, Yonsei University Graduate School) ;
  • Song, Jin Sung (Department of Health Administration, Yonsei University Graduate School)
  • 이형일 (연세대학교 일반대학원 보건행정학과) ;
  • 남은우 (연세대학교 일반대학원 보건행정학과) ;
  • 송진성 (연세대학교 일반대학원 보건행정학과)
  • Received : 2013.07.19
  • Accepted : 2014.03.14
  • Published : 2014.03.31
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Abstract

Background: This study aims to analyze West African pregnancy experienced women's self-rated health and related factors in Democratic Republic (DR) of the Congo, and provide basic data which can be used in developing maternal and child heath projects and health promotion programs to enhance women's self-rated health in the DR Congo. Methods: A survey was conducted among 400 women, 300 of whom were from Kenge and 100 from Boko in Bandundu Province. Three hundred and fifty-two questionnaires were administered on factors expected to affect the self-rated health, categorized into basic information and economic status of respondents, healthcare service, and illness patterns. The hierarchical logistic regression analysis was performed taking each variable into account. Results: The results show that those who have had nutrition education, work in the office, have no health insurance, or have had no illness for the last one year perceive themselves to be in good health. Conclusion: To improve the self-rated health status and promote maternal and child health in DR Congo, the results suggest that the government or relevant agencies should develop programs to educate people regarding health and nutrition, and policies based on the right status of each country. Systems are also required for healthcare at all social levels along with aspects to avoid illness in daily life.

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