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KMID : 0355420090330020183
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Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2009 Volume.33 No. 2 p.183 ~ p.191
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Changes in Daily Toothbrushing Frequency among Korean Adults from 2000 to 2006
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Mun So-Jung
Chung Won-Gyun
Kim Nam-Hee
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Abstract
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Objectives :The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency of daily toothbrushing among Korean adults.
Methods :National Oral Health Survey data were analysed. Subject included 14,332 in 2000 and 3,592 in 2006. Subjects were between 20 and 69 years of age. The frequency of daily toothbrushing was analysed according to socioeconomic status (gender, age, education, occupation and concern about one’s oral health). The rate of change(?%) between 2000 and 2006 was calculated. Differences were analysed by Independent t-test, and Repeated measures ANOVA using the SAS 8.01 program.
Results :1. The mean frequency of daily toothbrushing for 2006 was 2.39. This represented an increase of 0.8?% from 2000. 2. Factors that lowered the frequency of daily toothbrushing included male gender, age >fifty, low education level, artificer and machinist, farmer, rancher, fisherman, military and people who were not concerned about their oral health (p<0.05).
Conclusion :In planning programs for oral hygiene education, those with a lower frequency of daily toothbrushing should be targeted. Educational methods and tools for improving the oral hygiene of this group should be developed. Additional surveys should be done to acquire additional data such as toothbrushing methods and oral hygiene status.
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KEYWORD
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adults, national oral health survey, oral hygiene education, rate of change, socioeconomic status, toothbrushing frequency
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