PHWR Public Health Weekly Report

Vol.18 No.28, July 17, 2025 Article TypePolicy NoteQuickStats

• Policy Note 2025-07-17

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  Training Outcomes of Healthcare Workers for Emerging and Bioterrorism-related Infectious Disease Response, 2024

  Hyojin Hur , Bryan Inho Kim , Sang-Gu Yeo

  Public Health Weekly Report 2025; 18(28): 1039-1053 https://doi.org/10.56786/PHWR.2025.18.28.1

  

  

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  Objectives: The 2024 training program for healthcare workers responding to emerging and bioterrorism-related infectious diseases was conducted to train specialized personnel capable of responding promptly and effectively to infectious disease outbreaks. This study aimed to analyze the program’s implementation, evaluate its effectiveness, and propose directions for future improvement.
  Methods: The training program consisted of three basic courses and four advanced courses and was conducted a total of 13 times. Advanced courses aimed to enhance practical competencies through tabletop and functional exercises. Training effectiveness was assessed using Kirkpatrick’s Level 1 (training satisfaction) and Level 2 (learning assessment) models to measure learning efficacy, practical efficacy, and knowledge improvement.
  Results: A total of 231 participants completed the program, achieving 103.1% of the planned enrolment of 224 participants. Functional exercises received the highest satisfaction scores. Assessment of effectiveness revealed an increase of 48.7% in learning efficacy, 102.2% in practical efficacy, and 10.2% in knowledge levels.
  Conclusions: The training program effectively strengthened practical competencies, with the most significant impact on improving practical efficacy. Expanding functional exercises and enhancing the educational infrastructure will be essential for future program improvements.

• Policy Note 2025-07-17

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  Government-wide R&D Program for the Advancement of Infectious Disease Response Systems (2023–2027): Focusing on the Role of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

  Misuk An , Hyeyoung Lee , Sunkyung Baek

  Public Health Weekly Report 2025; 18(28): 1054-1066 https://doi.org/10.56786/PHWR.2025.18.28.2

  

  

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  Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (2020–2023) has caused substantial loss of life and severe socioeconomic disruption worldwide, while highlighting several unresolved challenges in existing infectious disease response systems. In this study, we aimed to present the major components of the Government-wide Research and Development (R&D) Program for the Advancement of Infectious Disease Response Systems and share national efforts to support field-level epidemic control through the application of technology.
  Methods: A comprehensive review was conducted using planning documents, policy reports, and prior literature related to the program to analyze its goals, structure, and field applicability.
  Results: The analysis revealed that the program is structured to develop technologies applicable to the field, including infectious disease surveillance, forecasting and containment systems, rapid diagnostics, and performance evaluation of antiviral products. Interministerial cooperation and public-private collaboration have been emphasized to enhance practicality and response capabilities.
  Conclusions: The Government-wide R&D Program for the Advancement of Infectious Disease Response Systems is expected to contribute significantly to the advancement of Korea’s national infectious disease response infrastructure. Continued R&D aligned with policy needs and field demands is essential for implementing and sustaining a resilient epidemic control system.

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  Trends in the Prevalence of Seat Belts Non-use among Adolescents, 2015–2024

  Yangha Kim

  Public Health Weekly Report 2025; 18(28): 1067-1068 https://doi.org/10.56786/PHWR.2025.18.28.3

  

  

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