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KMID : 1020220160160020313
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2016 Volume.16 No. 2 p.313 ~ p.319
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Influence of working environment on infection control activities in dental hygienists
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Choi Eun-Mi
Noh Hie-Jin
Chung Won-Gyun
Mun So-Jung
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Abstract
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Objectives: The objective of the study was to infection control by analyzing the influence of working environment on infection control activities in the dental hygienists.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was based on a survey on a total of 377 dental hygienists working in dental settings. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship of general characteristics and infection control activities. All statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS for Windows version 20.0, and p<0.05 was considered to be significant.
Results: Predictive powers(=Adjusted R2 of the investigated factors such as operation room, sterilization?disinfection?laundry, dental unit waterline, staff?individual, infection control system, personal protective equipment, medical waste, hand hygiene, oral surgical procedures, clinical contact surfaces were adjusted R2=0.394, 0.306, 0.277, 0.244, 0.241, 0.177, 0.165,, 0.154, 0.134, 0.124 respectively.
Conclusions: In order to enhance infection control activities, the program development and implementation for the aseptic procedure is very important. The program should include periodic reinforcement of infection control education and regular monitoring of infection control activities.
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KEYWORD
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dental hygienist, infection control activities, working environment
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