| 한의약 난임 지원사업에 대한 대국민 인식 및 만족도에 관한 설문조사 연구 |
김수연1 
, 하이안1
, 정혜인2
, 손원석3
, 최병희4
, 김하늘4
, 김경한5
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1우석대학교 한의과대학
2경희대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실
3우석대학교 한의과대학 방제학교실
4한국한의학연구원 정책부
5우석대학교 한의과대학 예방의학교실 |
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| A Survey on Public Perception and Satisfaction with the Korean Medicine Infertility Support Program in Korea |
| Suyeon Kim1
, Ian Ha1
, Hyein Jeong2
, Wonsug Son3
, Byunghee Choi4
, Hanul Kim4
, and Kyeong Han Kim5
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1School of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University
2Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University
3Department of Formula Science, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University
4KM policy team, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
5Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University |
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| Corresponding Author:
Kyeong Han Kim ,Tel: +82-63-290-9031, Email: solip922@hanmail.net |
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Received: April 14, 2025; Revised: May 8, 2025. Accepted: May 22, 2025. |
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| ABSTRACT |
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate public awareness, perception, and satisfaction regarding the Korean medicine-based infertility support program in South Korea, and to explore its implications for future healthcare policy.
Methods: A nationwide online survey was conducted from September 1 to 30, 2024, targeting men and women with infertility experience. A total of 300 valid responses (200 women and 100 men) were analyzed. The survey included questions on medical history, experience with conventional and Korean medicine treatments, awareness and perception of the infertility support program, and views on its safety and effectiveness.
Results: Among respondents, 50.7% had received an infertility diagnosis, and 80.3% had undergone treatment, primarily through hospitals. Korean medicine treatments such as acupuncture and herbal medicine received relatively high satisfaction ratings. Awareness of the support program remained low (29.0%), yet the perceived necessity was high (74.7%). Among participants with experience in the program, 56.3% reported satisfaction, and 81.3% expressed willingness to recommend it. However, concerns remained regarding treatment effectiveness and long-term use of herbal decoctions. While 55.3% responded positively to the program’s safety and 52.6% to its effectiveness, neutral responses were also significant.
Conclusions: Despite low awareness, there is substantial demand and satisfaction with Korean medicine infertility care. These findings underscore the need for stronger public outreach, enhanced clinical evidence, and more accessible, standardized treatment models to promote broader utilization and policy development. |
| Keywords:
Subfertility | Infertility | Korean Medicine | Infertility support program |
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