실내 환경 요인이 치과위생사의 신체증상에 미치는 영향

Abstract

Received : 3 January, 2014 Revised : 1 March, 2014 Accepted : 3 April, 2014 ABSTRACT Objectives : The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of the indoor environmental factors of dental hygienists on physical symptoms. Methods : The subjects were 210 dental hygienists in dental hospitals and clinics in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Incheon and South Chungnam Province from May 1 to June 20, 2013. Corresponding Author Min-Hee Hong Department of Dental Hygiene Baekseok University 76 Munamro, Dongnam-gu Cheonan, Chungnam, 330-704, Korea. Tel : +82-41-550-2163 +82-10-3210-5650 Fax : +82-41-550-2829 E-mail : mini8265@bu.ac.kr Results : There were significant differences between the presence or absence of windows in respiratory symptoms and eye symptoms. Room temperature, bad smell, and dry humidity had significant influences on physical and respiratory symptoms. Dermatological and ophthalmological symptoms were affected by dryness, smell and dusts. Dusts and bad smell also had influences on a variety of subjective symptoms. Conclusions : The indoor environments of dental hospitals and clinics affect the respiratory, dermatological, and ophthalmological symptoms because various hazardous materials are generated by the dental treatment. Therefore dental hygienists should have a correct understanding of bacteria, dusts and bio-aerosol in order to ensure the successful environmental control.