@article{ART002581457},
author={Hye-Jung Choi and Kyung-Hwa Park},
title={Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists},
journal={Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene},
issn={2287-1705},
year={2020},
volume={20},
number={2},
pages={197-207},
doi={10.13065/jksdh.20200019}
TY - JOUR
AU - Hye-Jung Choi
AU - Kyung-Hwa Park
TI - Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists
JO - Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
PY - 2020
VL - 20
IS - 2
PB - Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
SP - 197
EP - 207
SN - 2287-1705
AB - Objectives: To provide basic information for improving the professional image of the dental hygienist among adults who visit the dentist. Methods: From December 5, 2018 to January 25, 2019, 214 adults in Seoul or Gyeonggi filled out a Google online questionnaire. Data were analyzed using t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple regression analysis.
Results: The overall average score of the professional image of dental hygienists was 3.59.
In addition, there were significant differences in the image according to age, education, and occupation. The image according to the dental visit experience was highest for those providing orthodontic treatment. The difference in professional image recognized by the dental hygienists and the patients was highest in the case of those dental hygienists responding that they had been educated at a four-year university, who were considered as medical practitioners, and were called a dental hygienist. Lastly, the factors related to the professional image of the dental hygienist were positively affected in the case of preventive purpose of visit, and graduate or higher education of the patients. Conclusions: In order to establish the professional image of dental hygienists, public relations for adequate occupational awareness of their work should be continued. Additionally, it is necessary to establish the role through the systematic expansion of the professional image and their being considered as medical professionals, reflecting the reality of the work field.
KW - Dental hygienists;Dental visit experience;Image;Occupational recognition;Professional occupation
DO - 10.13065/jksdh.20200019
ER -
Hye-Jung Choi and Kyung-Hwa Park. (2020). Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 20(2), 197-207.
Hye-Jung Choi and Kyung-Hwa Park. 2020, "Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists", Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, vol.20, no.2 pp.197-207. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.20200019
Hye-Jung Choi, Kyung-Hwa Park "Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 20.2 pp.197-207 (2020) : 197.
Hye-Jung Choi, Kyung-Hwa Park. Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists. 2020; 20(2), 197-207. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.20200019
Hye-Jung Choi and Kyung-Hwa Park. "Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 20, no.2 (2020) : 197-207.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.20200019
Hye-Jung Choi; Kyung-Hwa Park. Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 20(2), 197-207. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.20200019
Hye-Jung Choi; Kyung-Hwa Park. Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene. 2020; 20(2) 197-207. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.20200019
Hye-Jung Choi, Kyung-Hwa Park. Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists. 2020; 20(2), 197-207. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.20200019
Hye-Jung Choi and Kyung-Hwa Park. "Factors affecting the professional image of dental hygienists" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 20, no.2 (2020) : 197-207.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.20200019
