Analysis of Differences in Health Care Awareness According to Working Period of Public Officials: Focusing on Korean Police Officers

Purpose: This study aims to explore the awareness of health management among Korean police officers according to their working period. Health management ensures rapid on-site response and continuous work performance, and helps with stress management and accident prevention. Physical and mental health management is important for improving personal well-being and job performance efficiency. Ultimately, this will enhance trust among citizens and support sustainable operation of the organization. Therefore, this study will enable us to understand the current status of health management among Korean police officers. Method: The data processing of this study was conducted using the statistical package program SPSS 23.0 Program, and statistical verification was performed as follows according to the purpose of data analysis. First, frequency analysis was conducted using the SPSS/PC+23.0 program to identify general characteristics. Second, One Way ANOVA was conducted to identify differences in health management awareness according to working period. Results: This study explored the differences in health management awareness by working period of police officers, and the results of the study showed no significant differences in health management by working period. The reasons why health management has become important in Korea were analyzed as economic development, improved education level, development of medical technology, government policy, and changes in social awareness. Economic development increased income and accessibility to medical services, and improved education level activated health education. In addition, advanced medical technology and the national health insurance system promote early diagnosis and preventive treatment, and the government's health promotion policy and social Well-being trend can be seen as increasing health management awareness. Conclusion: First, we need to build a customized health care system to prevent and manage chronic diseases. Second, we need to eliminate the gap in access to medical services between urban and rural areas. Third, we need to strengthen education and training programs to improve the quality of medical personnel. Fourth, we need to improve the efficiency and accessibility of medical services through the introduction of digital healthcare. Finally, we need to strengthen international cooperation and global healthcare cooperation.