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KMID : 1020220170170030419
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2017 Volume.17 No. 3 p.419 ~ p.429
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Study of dental hygienists` recognition and experiences about sexual harassment in the workplace
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Oh Han-Na
Won Young-Soon
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine dental hygienists` recognition and experiences about sexual harassment in the workplace and to provide the basic data for their perception improvement, prevention and coping plan about sexual harassment.
Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 307 dental hygienists who work at dental hospitals and clinics in Jeollabuk-do area, a questionnaire survey was conducted from December 1 to 31, 2016.
Results: The 40.7% of study subjects had the experience of sexual harassment. They were identified to have the experiences of verbal sexual harassment (29.6%), physical sexual harassment (27.0%) and visual sexual harassment (22.5%) in order. The factors affecting the experiences of sexual harassment were experience of sexual-harassment education and concept of sexual harassment.
Conclusions: A customized sexual prevention education program for dental hygienists will need to be produced, not the universalized sexual prevention education. In addition, it is considered to be necessary to prepare for a program available for being sympathized and understood by all members in the workplace.
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KEYWORD
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Awareness, Dental hygienists, Experience, Sexual harassment
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