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KMID : 1157520210170040214
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International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry
2021 Volume.17 No. 4 p.214 ~ p.222
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A Study on the Status of Radiation Safety Management Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Radiation Workers in Dental Institutions
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Lee Cheon-Hee
Choi Seung-hui
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Abstract
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Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics of knowledge, attitude, behavior, and dental radiography disinfection for dental hygienists who work mostly in radiography at dental institutions. It is intended to provide evidence to improve the level of radiation safety management behavior of dental institutions.
Methods: The subjects of this study were randomly selected medical institutions in general hospitals, dental hospitals, and dental clinics, and those who understood the purpose of this study and agreed in writing to participate in the study. Of the total 151 questionnaires, 142 were used for the final analysis, excluding 9 inappropriate questionnaires.
Results: Radiation safety management knowledge is, the highest at 3.58±1.035 was that the occupational exposure dose regulation could not exceed an average of 20 mSv per year for 5 years, the lowest was found to be 1.56±0.869 after being able to measure personal exposure with thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) badge or film badge, the radiation safety management attitude is as follow. The highest score of 3.27±1.266 was that the radiation defense apron was kept unbent or folded, the lowest was 1.42±0.702 indicating that the menstrual cycle or pregnancy of infertile women should be checked before irradiation.
Conclusion: As a result of the above, it is suggested to provide regular education programs to dental radiation workers so that they can practice them in medical institutions by raising awareness of the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of radiation safety management.
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KEYWORD
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radiation workers, protection, radiation safety management
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