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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2014.18.2.021

Infection control awareness and practice for clothing management in 119 emergency medical technicians  

Jeong, Ji-Yeon (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Howon University)
Jeong, Eun-Kyung (Department of Medical Non-Commissioned Officer, Wonkwang Health University)
Yun, Hyeong-Wan (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, VISION University, College of Jeonju)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.18, no.2, 2014 , pp. 21-33 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: A descriptive study design was used to investigate infection management awareness and infection management performance for clothing management in 119 emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Method: 188 paramedics and basic EMTs completed questionnaires between March 1 and April 30, 2013 in Jeollabuk-do. Results: Participants' average score for infection control awareness was 2.69 and that for performance was 1.58, with the differences being statistically significant (t = 931.455, p = .003). Participants' general characteristics resulted in differences in infection management performance. Women (1.63) have scored higher than men (1.28), and the difference was statistically significant (t = 11.174, p = .001). Participants who had clinical experience (1.63) had higher scores than participants who did have clinical experience before (1.53) and, again, the difference was significant (t = 7.167, p = .009). Conclusion: Education program for infection management is need to be developed for more effective infection management.
Keywords
119 emergency medical technician; Infection management awareness; Clothing management; Infection management performance;
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