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http://dx.doi.org/10.7731/KIFSE.2015.29.3.070

A Study of Paramedic Students' Perception Type on Female 119 Paramedics  

Han, Song-yi (Dept. of Emergency Medical Service, Baekseok University)
Park, So-mi (Dept. of Emergency Medical Service, Jeonju Kijeon College)
Choi, Eun-sook (Dept. of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University)
Lee, Jae-min (Dept. of Emergency Medical Technology, Gwangju Health University)
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Fire Science and Engineering / v.29, no.3, 2015 , pp. 70-80 More about this Journal
Abstract
This research was conducted to improve the image of female emergency workers in a fire service organization by studying the perception trends of the increasing number of female paramedics. This human resource can be utilized more effectively by using the study results as baseline data. We conducted a survey from May 1 to June 30, 2013. The survey was analyzed using Q methodology and the program QUANL. For the Q sample, 31 emergency rescue paramedic students who had experienced ambulance field education were selected. As a result, four types of female paramedics were found; "superwoman," "hero" (who pushes against limits of stamina), "delicate guardian angel," and "skillful desk worker." The explanation powers were as follows: type I: 42.2%; type II: 4.8%; type III: 4%; and type IV: 3.6%. The sum of the figures explained 54.7% of the total variables. Generally, the students recognized female paramedics as professionals, but physical strength, baby care, and caring were considered as burdens. This requires changes in the organization's perception of female paramedics and an institutional strategy.
Keywords
Female paramedic; Perception; Paramedic student; Q methodology;
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