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KMID : 1020220110110010049
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2011 Volume.11 No. 1 p.49 ~ p.57
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The oral health knowledge and behavior of elementary school students in Jeonju
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Kim Young-Im
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to stress the necessity of the oral health promotion behavior of elementary school students and to provide some information on the development of oral health education programs.
Methods: The subjects in this study were 570 students who were in their fourth, fifth and sixth grade elementary
schools in the city of Jeonju that were equipped with school dental clinics. A survey was conducted to find out
their oral health knowledge and behavior.
Results: As for oral health knowledge, 47.5% that was the largest group had an excellent knowledge of oral
health. In regard to preference for the content of oral health education, the elementary school students had the
most preference for toothbrushing education, and there was a definitely positive relationship between concern for
oral health and actual oral health care, since those who were more interested in oral health took better care of
their oral health.
Conclusions : The oral health knowledge and behavior of the elementary school students were satisfactory, and the development and implementation of quality oral health education programs are required to encourage their oral health promotion behavior.
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KEYWORD
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elementary school student, oral health behavior, oral health knowledge
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