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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2020.21.5.401

Correlation between knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors regarding the MERS of a student in the Department of Emergency Medical Technology  

Kim, Sung-Lyoung (Dept. of Emergency Medical Technology, Sunlin University)
Yoo, Young-Gun (Dept. of Emergency Medical Technology, Sunlin University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.21, no.5, 2020 , pp. 401-408 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was undertaken among students majoring in Emergency Medical Technology, to comprehend the knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors associated with MERS. This study further provides basic data for education related to MERS prevention. A total of 167 students were enrolled in the study. Evaluation of MERS education revealed a higher number of inexperienced subjects: 74 experienced(44.3%) vs. 93 inexperienced(55.7%). Assessing the attitude items for MERS revealed that "have to wear personal protective equipment when dealing with MERS patients" ranked highest (average, 4.54 ± 0.87), whereas "washed my hands more often than usual" ranked highest (average, 3.82 ± 1.06) in the prevention items for MERS. Analyzing the correlation between attitude towards MERS and preventive behavior revealed that "canceled or delayed meeting with friends, eating out, watching sports, shopping, etc." showed that, although negatively correlated, a greater attitude showed a higher level of prevention (r=-0.63, p<0.004). Taken together, results of this study indicate the necessity to develop an education program that improves the level of education and knowledge about MERS, and to impart this education systematically and repeatedly.
Keywords
Emergency Medical Technician; MERS; Knowledge; Attitudes; Preventive Behaviors;
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