[Health promotion. Patterns of traditional health promotion in Korea].

Abstract

The study attempted to explore the patterns of traditional health promotion activities in Korea. The methods employed in the study were the modified content analysis and the open coding method of grounded theory approach. Three principles of health promotion, conformity with universal law, temperance, and self-regulation were identified in the analysis. The subcategories of the three principles were natural order, harmony, activity and rest, diet, sexual life, convetousness, temperament, and apprehension. These principles stressed the harmony with nature and means of activities in everyday life. The principles also implied the Oriental holism and prevention of disease.