자유무역협정에 대한 물리치료사와 물리치료 전공학생의 인식도와 관련요인 분석

The purpose of this study was to research the understanding of Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy students in Free Trade Agreement(FTA). This study consisted of 336 Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy students in Kwang-Ju・Jeonnam Area from May, 16 to June, 9, in 2009. The data for analysis were collected by questionnaire survey. The major statistical methods used for the analysis were factor analysis, cross analysis, ｘ²-test. 1. The mutual recognition of qualifications was ‘Know’ 59.8%(students 26.8%, physical therapist 33.0%), ‘Do not know‘ 39.9%(students 22.3%, physical therapist 17.6%), altogether recognition appeared low. 2. The mutual regarding recognition of qualifications appeared ‘Approval’ 53.6%, ‘Opposition’ 11.1%; approval a reason appeared enlargement ‘Independence the opening of a hospital’ 28.3%, ‘Raise the social status’ 27.2%, opposition a reason appeared ‘FTA-opposition’ 27.0%, ‘The percentage of employment diminution’ 24.3%. 3. The necessary for re-organization of the school systems appeared ‘Need’ 52.7%, ‘Very-need’ 24.4%, and the period was ‘Four-year’ 31.5%. The results of this study is repeated to base on mutual recognition of qualifications from FTA negotiation.