The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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Factors influencing the image about emergency medical technology jobs in paramedic students

응급구조(학)과 학생의 응급구조사 직업이미지에 미치는 영향 요인

  • Hwang, Seong-Hak (Department of Emergency Medical technology, Daejeon University) ;
  • Uhm, Dong-Choon (Department of Emergency Medical technology, Daejeon University)
  • 황성학 (대전대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 엄동춘 (대전대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2014.10.23
  • Accepted : 2014.12.24
  • Published : 2014.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the image about emergency medical technology (EMT) jobs and to identify factors influencing the image of EMT jobs among students of this department. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was administered to 532 paramedic students in the cities of D, G, and J between May 28 and June 19, 2013. Data were analyzed by using the SPSS version 21.0 program. Results: The image about EMT jobs was positively related to self-esteem. However, the image about EMT jobs was negatively related to grade and hospital practice experience. In the multiple regression analysis, the adjusted $R^2$ value was .220 (p < .001). Conclusion: The importance of enhancing the self-esteem of paramedic students should be emphasized. Further research on the image about EMT jobs in the hospital practice setting is needed.

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