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KMID : 1020220200200010073
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2020 Volume.20 No. 1 p.73 ~ p.83
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A study on the knowledge measurement of dental hygienists about dental waste
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Sim Eun-Bi
Noh Hie-Jin
Mun So-Jung
Jung Won-Gyun
Choi Eun-Sil
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aimed to measure the knowledge of dental hygienists regarding dental waste, and identify the relationship between general characteristics and infection control characteristics.
Methods: This study was conducted using a self-reported questionnaire in 250 dental hygienists. The questionnaire consisted of 21 items: storage container (5 items), storage locations (5 items), storage period (9 items), and storage method (3 items). The collected data were analyzed using the t-test and analysis of variance.
Results: The education experience of infection management within the last year was reviewed for significant differences among dental hygienists regarding storage container and storage periods (p<0.05). Statistically significant differences were observed regarding the knowledge of storage container, storage locations, storage period, and storage method among the enrolled dental hygienists (p<0.05).
Conclusions: This study examined the necessity of developing conservative education and job education programs to improve the knowledge level of dental hygienists regarding dental waste management.
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KEYWORD
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Dental hygienists, Dental waste, Infection control, Knowledge, Waste management
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