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KMID : 1002420130140020085
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Journal of Korea Society for School Health Education
2013 Volume.14 No. 2 p.85 ~ p.92
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Correlation between oral-related appearance satisfaction and subjective oral health status of college students
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Bae Sung-Suk
Noh Hie-Jin
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine correlation between subjective oral health status and oral-related appearance satisfaction of college students. 100 college students at a college located in Gyeonggi-do participated in the survey, oral examinations, and self-rated oral hygiene management ability tests. The data was then analyzed accordingly.
Methods: Frequency test and chi-square statistical analysis were conducted on general characteristics and subjective oral health status, and SAS version 9.2 was used.
Results: As a result of this study, students’ subjective perceptions about oral health had positive correlation with oral-related appearance(p <0.05). It is noteworthy that those who responded on ‘satisfactory’ oral health status indicated that 16% ‘unsatisfactory’, 28% ‘average’ and 68% ‘satisfactory’ on oral-related appearance. Students’ self-rated oral hygiene management ability and irregular teeth conditions were also found relevant in causing discomfort in interpersonal activities, whereas students responded ‘satisfactory’, 0.00%; ‘average’, 31.82%; ‘unsatisfactory’ 68.18% (p <0.05).
Conclusion: This study suggests that oral-related appearance can have an impact on oral health status and that oral-related appearance can be a contributing factor to improve oral health status and therefore results in promotion of general health. In the future, further research should be considered about perception on oral-related appearance, oral health status and any resulting behavior changes.
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KEYWORD
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Oral health status, Oral-related appearance satisfaction, Subjective oral health status
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