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http://dx.doi.org/10.17946/JRST.2015.38.4.11

The Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior on the Radiation Safety Management for Dental Hygiene Major Students  

Jeon, Yeo Ryeong (Department of Radiological Science, Daegu Catholic University)
Cho, Pyong Kon (Department of Radiological Science, Daegu Catholic University)
Han, Eun Ok (Korea Academy of Nuclear Safety)
Jang, Hyon Chul (Department of Radiological Technology, Suseong College)
Ko, Jong Kyung (Radiation Safety Management Commission, Daegu Health College)
Kim, Yong Min (Department of Radiological Science, Daegu Catholic University)
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Journal of radiological science and technology / v.38, no.4, 2015 , pp. 411-420 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : This study tries to find the educational basis based on the radiation safety knowledge, attitudes and behaviors to check the level of radiation safety behavior in domestic students who study dental hygiene. Methods : The students of 3rd and 4th grades in 83 universities which have registered on the Korean University Education Council were involved, and they were given a questionnaire for this study. The questionnaire was provided via visit with 20 copies to each university (total 1660 copies), mail by post and e-mail. Among them, we analyzed only 723 copies that we can trust. The data were analyzed with frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and Pearson's correlation using the SPSS/WIN 15.0. Results : As a result, there are correlations in the students' knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding the radiation safety management. It means that the education which can improve the knowledge and attitudes should be applied to increase the action level of the radiation safety. In addition, the physical environment is the most closely correlated with the individual behavior, so it will be limited to improve the behavioral levels of the radiation safety if the physical environment is not prepared. Therefore, the physical environment should be supported to enhance the level of the radiation safety activity, and to increase the individual attitude level of radiation safety. Conclusions : The knowledge level of the radiation safety management is relatively lower than the attitudes level, and the behavior level is the lowest. Therefore, the education policy of the safety behavior must be enhanced. For domestic students, the educational intervention is necessary to improve their behavioral level of radiation safety management because they will be able to reduce the amount of radiation exposure of their patients in dental care after getting a job.
Keywords
Radiation Safety Management; Dental Hygiene; Knowledge; Attitude; Behavior;
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