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KMID : 0858820110280010023
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2011 Volume.28 No. 1 p.23 ~ p.35
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Impact of Subjectively Reported Oral Health Status on the Quality of Life among Adults : Applying the PRECEDE Model
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Lee Mi-Ra
Han Gyeong-Soon
Han Su-Jin
Choi Jun-Seon
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aims to identify the impact of subjectively reported oral health status on the quality of life by applying the PRECEDE model.
Methods: This study was conducted on a total of 450 people who had dental visit experience among persons above 35 and under 65 years living in Seoul and Gyeonggi provinces. Oral health-related quality of life was measured using the OHIP-14. The relationship between subjectively reported oral health status and the quality of life was evaluated by the chi-square test, t-test, one-way ANOVA and multiple linear regression analysis.
Results: OHIP-14 scores were significantly associated with self-reported oral health problem. Especially the strongest correlations were found between functional limitation, physicalㆍpsychologicalㆍsocial disability on the OHIP-14 7 sub-factor and self-reported periodontitis and dry mouth symptoms.
Conclusion: Subjectively reported oral health status is associated with oral heath related quality of life. In order to improve people"s the quality of life, taking care of their oral heath is indispensable factor. Therefore, it is required to revitalize regular oral health check system and the development of effective oral health education programs by the government to prevent periodontitis and dry mouth as well.
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KEYWORD
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Quality of life, Oral health, OHIP-14, Periodontitis, Dry mouth
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