Özet:

Health-related issues in the Republic of Turkey's first years was quite high. People in Anatolia had problems in hygiene and health education. During this period, the number of physicians, nurses and midwives were very low. Epidemic diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and trachoma were very common among the people and caused important health problems. Therefore, preventive health services were of great importance in the foundation years of the Republic. During this period, the vertical organization model and health service delivery were adopted. Numune Hospitals were established to set an example for tuberculosis dispensaries, sanatorium hospitals and local administrations. While the number of health personnel was increased, importance was given to the vocational training of physicians, nurses and midwives. Compulsory service duty was imposed on physicians. Regulations regarding health have been published. It was paid attention to provide public trainings on important health problems with communication tools such as posters, brochures and radio. Documentary films on health were shot for the public. In this study, a historical perspective is given to public health education, which took place in the struggle for health promotion in our country between 1928-1973.

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