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KMID : 0355420070310010073
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Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2007 Volume.31 No. 1 p.73 ~ p.82
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Utilization of dental service and oral hygiene behavior in Korean disabled adults
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Jeon Hyun-Sun
Kim Young-Nam
Choi Youn-Hee
Chung Won-Gyun
Kim Baek-Il
Lee Keung-Ho
Kwon Ho-Keun
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Abstract
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Objectives: The study was intended to investigate oral hygiene behavior and utilization of dental service by the type of handicap for nationwide disabled people.
Methods: A total of 612 disabled adults(18-64 years) who were attending special schools or social welfare facilities were interviewed.
Results: The experiences of visiting dental office during the last one year in 18-64 year-old disabled people were about 50.0-53.8% in the disability group. By the use of toothbrush, around 68% to 90% of total subjects were able to use a toothbrush on their own. By the number of toothbrushing, about 2.26 time of total subjects brushed their teeth at least three times a day.
Conclusion: We should find out the obstacles against the dental service and oral hygiene maintenance by the types of handicap, and develop the oral health policies which could support and advocate the Korean disabled.
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KEYWORD
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dental service utilization, disabled, oral care status, oral health behavior
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