Journal of Appropriate Technology (적정기술학회지)

Academic Society for Appropriate Technology (적정기술학회)
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International Health Project for Improving the Level of Mother and Child Health in Developing Countries: Focusing on KOICA CTS Cases in Vietnam

개발도상국 모자보건 수준 향상을 위한 국제보건사업: 베트남 KOICA CTS 사례를 중심으로

  • Received : 2019.10.01
  • Accepted : 2020.03.18
  • Published : 2020.06.20

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Abstract

We developed the world's first wireless ultrasound diagnostic device. For the smooth delivery of pregnant women, the WHO requires four prior examinations, and the use of ultrasound diagnostic devices is essential for this purpose. However, income levels and medical facilities in developing countries are falling short. We conducted KOICA's CTS program in Vietnam using a self-developed radio ultrasound diagnostic device. We supplied Sonon300C, a portable wireless ultrasound diagnostic device, to health centers and hospitals in Huong-Hoa district, Vietnam, and conducted an outreach program in an effort to further enhance business performance. As a result, the rate of ultrasound diagnostics in the region reached 100% and the percentage of trained graduates increased to 59%.

우리는 전세계 최초로 무선 초음파 진단기를 개발하였다. 임산부의 원활한 출산을 위해 WHO에서는 4번의 사전 진찰을 받도록 하고 있으며, 이를 위해 초음파 진단기의 사용이 필수적이다. 하지만, 개발도상국의 소득수준과 의료시설은 이에 미치지 못하고 있다. 우리는 자체개발한 무선 초음파 진단기를 이용해 KOICA의 CTS 프로그램을 베트남에서 진행하였다. 우리는 베트남 흥화현 내 보건소 및 병원에 휴대용 무선 초음파 진단기인 Sonon300C를 보급하였고, 사업성과를 더욱 높이기 위한 노력으로 진단 교육과 실습을 병행하고 아웃리치(Outreach) 프로그램을 실시하였다. 그 결과, 해당 지역의 초음파 진단기 보급률은 100%를 달성하였고, 교육 수료인원 비율은 59%까지 끌어올리는 성과를 얻었다.

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