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KMID : 1039220190290040571
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
2019 Volume.29 No. 4 p.571 ~ p.581
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A Study of Related Factors to the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices in the Occupational Health of Laboratory Workers
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Kwon Yoon-Jeong
Jung Hye-Sun
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was conducted to measure the knowledge, attitude, and practices on occupational health and the analysis factors influencing them among researchers working at corporate research centers.
Methods: A total of 298 researchers working at corporate research centers participated in the study. After eliminating 12 insufficient responses, the responses of 286 participants were used for the final estimate. The questionnaire consisted of questions about general and occupational characteristics as well as knowledge, attitude, and practices on occupational health.
Results: Factors influencing occupational health practices were type of business, job position, and attitude toward occupational health. Attitude toward occupational health was found to have the greatest influence.
Conclusions: It is necessary to develop educational contents appropriate for each type of industry, implement educational programs for researchers working at corporate research centers, and take actions to prevent health problems among researchers through various health-care activities such as experience-based activities and discussions.
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KEYWORD
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attitude, knowledge, occupational health, practice
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