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KMID : 1020220140140050673
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2014 Volume.14 No. 5 p.673 ~ p.680
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The awareness and performance towards the dental radiation protection behaviors in Busan and Gyeong -nam
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Na Hyeon-Hui
Jin Hye-Jung
Lee Min-Kyung
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the awareness and performance towards the dental radiation protection behaviors in dental institutions in Busan and Gyeongnam.
Methods : Two hundred and one dental medical institutions in Busan and Gyeongnam participated in the survey from March 10 to April 4, 2014. The data were analyzed using SPSS 19.0 for χ2 test, t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis.
Results : There were significant differences in the awareness and performance towards the radiation protection behaviors according to age, monthly income, and type of hospital(p<0.05). Protective equipment influenced on the awareness and performance of dental staff and patients(p<0.001). The important variables on dental radiation protection included protection facility and education of protective equipment. It is found the variable to affect the performance of dental radiation protection was protection facility, wearing of protective device staff and patients, education on RSM.
Conclusions : These results can provide the basic data for the effective dental radiation safety management and improvement for the dental institutions.
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KEYWORD
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awareness, performance, radiation protection behaviors
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