Fire Science and Engineering (한국화재소방학회논문지)

Korean Institute of Fire Science and Engineering (한국화재소방학회)
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A Study of Paramedic Students' Perception Type on Female 119 Paramedics

여성119구급대원에 대한 응급구조(학)과 학생의 인식유형 연구

  • Han, Song-yi (Dept. of Emergency Medical Service, Baekseok University) ;
  • Park, So-mi (Dept. of Emergency Medical Service, Jeonju Kijeon College) ;
  • Choi, Eun-sook (Dept. of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-min (Dept. of Emergency Medical Technology, Gwangju Health University)
  • 한송이 (백석대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 박소미 (전주기전대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 최은숙 (공주대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 이재민 (광주보건대학교 응급구조과)
  • Received : 2015.03.27
  • Accepted : 2015.06.10
  • Published : 2015.06.30
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Abstract

This research was conducted to improve the image of female emergency workers in a fire service organization by studying the perception trends of the increasing number of female paramedics. This human resource can be utilized more effectively by using the study results as baseline data. We conducted a survey from May 1 to June 30, 2013. The survey was analyzed using Q methodology and the program QUANL. For the Q sample, 31 emergency rescue paramedic students who had experienced ambulance field education were selected. As a result, four types of female paramedics were found; "superwoman," "hero" (who pushes against limits of stamina), "delicate guardian angel," and "skillful desk worker." The explanation powers were as follows: type I: 42.2%; type II: 4.8%; type III: 4%; and type IV: 3.6%. The sum of the figures explained 54.7% of the total variables. Generally, the students recognized female paramedics as professionals, but physical strength, baby care, and caring were considered as burdens. This requires changes in the organization's perception of female paramedics and an institutional strategy.

본 연구는 여성119구급대원이 증가하고 있는 추세에 따라 소방 조직 내에서 여성119구급대원의 이미지를 향상시키고 그들을 효과적으로 활용할 수 있는 기초자료로 활용하고자 시행된 연구이다. 연구는 2013년 5월 1일부터 6월 30일까지 Q표본을 선정하여 구급차동승 현장실습을 경험한 응급구조(학)과 학생 총 31명을 대상으로 QUANL program을 이용한 Q방법론을 사용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과 '슈퍼우먼형', '체력한계 히어로형', '섬세한 수호천사형', '능숙한 데스크잡형'의 총 4가지 유형으로 분류되었으며 각각의 설명력은 제I유형 42.2%, 제II유형 4.8%, 제III유형 4%, 제IV유형은 3.6%로 전체변량의 54.7%를 설명하는 것으로 나타났다. 전체적으로 여성119구급대원을 전문가로 인식하고 있지만 체력적인면과 출산 및 육아에 대하여 부담을 가지고 있는 것으로 나타나 조직 구성원의 인식 변화와 제도적인 장치가 마련되어야 할 것이다.

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