치과위생사의 직장 내 성희롱 인식과 경험의 실태조사

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 419 - 429
• Main Authors: 오한나, Han-na Oh, 원영순, Young-soon Won
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 30.06.2017
• Subjects: Awareness; Dental hygienists; Experience; Sexual harassment; 경험; 성희롱; 인식; 치과위생사; 치의학
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294
• DOI: 10.13065/jksdh.2017.17.03.419

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine dental hygienists` recognition and experiences about sexual harassment in the workplace and to provide the basic data for their perception improvement, prevention and coping plan about sexual harassment. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 307 dental hygienists who work at dental hospitals and clinics in Jeollabuk-do area, a questionnaire survey was conducted from December 1 to 31, 2016. Results: The 40.7% of study subjects had the experience of sexual harassment. They were identified to have the experiences of verbal sexual harassment (29.6%), physical sexual harassment (27.0%) and visual sexual harassment (22.5%) in order. The factors affecting the experiences of sexual harassment were experience of sexual-harassment education and concept of sexual harassment. Conclusions: A customized sexual prevention education program for dental hygienists will need to be produced, not the universalized sexual prevention education. In addition, it is considered to be necessary to prepare for a program available for being sympathized and understood by all members in the workplace.