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KMID : 0355420210450040192
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Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2021 Volume.45 No. 4 p.192 ~ p.197
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral health behavior and oral symptoms in young adults
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Park Ji-Hye
Jang Ji-Eon
Choi Youn-Hee
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Abstract
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Objectives: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the lifestyle of the public, which also holds true for oral health. This study thus aimed to elucidate the effects of wearing a mask due to COVID-19 on oral health behavior and oral symptoms in young adults from South Korea.
Methods: A total of 285 university students (mean age 23.4 years; 64.9% men and 35.1% women) responded to a web-based survey. A paired t-test was conducted to identify changes in oral health behaviors before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results: The frequency of toothbrushing (P =0.009), dental flossing (P<0.001), and interdental brushing (P =0.019) increased slightly after the pandemic.
Conclusions: Our findings indicate that young adults are more concerned about oral hygiene after the pandemic.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Oral health, Oral hygiene, Young adults
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