Hicks B M, George P
Tex Dent J. 1997 Nov;114(11):66-71.
The purpose of this study was to determine the satisfaction and fringe benefits of Texas dental hygienists and compare the data to a recent national study. A blind survey was forwarded to 5,294 active, licensed dental hygienists to obtain data for Texas. Responses were received from 2,172 dental hygienists, a 41 percent response rate. The greatest number of responses came from the larger cities in Texas: Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Fifty-eight percent of Texas hygienists receive paid vacation, 25 percent medical insurance, 37 percent sick pay, and 26 percent receive some type of retirement. Nationally, the figures are higher. The survey also sought to determine satisfaction levels. Most dental hygienists are satisfied with their salary (65%), their career (85%), and feel secure in their employment (92%), while only 46 percent are satisfied with benefits. The survey results are inconclusive for hygienists' in the state of Texas based on the 41 percent response rate. Practical information may assist employers in recruitment and retention of a dental hygienist into the practice.
本研究的目的是确定德克萨斯州牙科保健员的满意度和福利待遇，并将数据与最近的一项全国性研究进行比较。我们向5294名在职的、有执照的牙科保健员发送了一份无记名调查问卷，以获取有关德克萨斯州的数据。共收到2172名牙科保健员的回复，回复率为41%。回复数量最多的来自德克萨斯州的大城市：达拉斯、休斯顿、奥斯汀和圣安东尼奥。58%的德克萨斯州保健员享有带薪休假，25%享有医疗保险，37%享有病假工资，26%享有某种形式的退休福利。在全国范围内，这些数字更高。该调查还旨在确定满意度水平。大多数牙科保健员对自己的薪资（65%）、职业（85%）感到满意，并对自己的工作感到安心（92%），而只有46%的人对福利感到满意。基于41%的回复率，该调查结果对德克萨斯州的保健员来说尚无定论。实际信息可能有助于雇主招聘和留住牙科保健员。
