광주지역 치과위생사의 직무스트레스 조사

Abstract

keyword : Dental hygienist, Job stress, Working environment Objectives: According to variety rapid change of working environment of dental clinics, dental hygienist faced to many job stress in their working place. The aim of this study was to analyze the stress factors. Material and Method: 26 stressors item of questionnaire were scored on 5-point scale. Summated score within professional job, working environment(peer-group, patient, dentist) related categories were submitted to analysis of general characteristics by age, marriage status, career, etc. 206 dental hygienist that working in Gwang-ju city. Result 1. The score of 5-point scale of job stress showed prospect and support factors on dental clinic(3.44), patients(3.41), duty factors(3.38), professional role(3.19), interpersonal relationship(2.66). 2. The score of 5-point scale duty stress was the highest on 20-25 years old(p<0.05), normal size dental clinic, not married(p<0.05), 1-3 years work career, and not self supported family. 3.The score of 5-point scale of professional role stress was the highest on 20-25 years old, normal size dental clinic, not married(p<0.05) and 3-6 years work career. 4.The score of 5-point scale of the patients related stress was the highest on 20-25 years old(p<0.05), normal size dental clinic, not married, 3-6years work career (p<0.05) and live with parents. 5.The score of 5-point scale of interpersonal relationship stress was the highest on 20-25 years old, normal size dental clinic, not married, live with parents and not self supported family(p<0.05). 6.The score of 5-point scale of prospect and support related stress was the highest on 20-25 years old, normal size dental clinic, not married, 1-3 years work career, live with parents and not self supported family(p<0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that stress control of working dental hygienist should be need to manage systematically.