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KMID : 1020220110110050773
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2011 Volume.11 No. 5 p.773 ~ p.782
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Oral health attitudes and behaviors among clients receiving scaling
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Kang Yong-Ju
Jang Gye-Won
Jeong Mi-Kyoung
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate self-reported oral health attitudes and behaviors among
patients receiving scaling services and provide guidelines for developing preventive programs for dental disease.
Methods: The survey was administered to a sample of 462 receiving voluntary scaling service in the practice lab
in the department of dental hygiene at J health college.
Results: 1. Of all participants, 261(56.5%) reported that they received scaling services in the past. 134 of the women (62.6%) and 127 of the men (51.2%) received scaling services 2. Analysis of the regular scaling attendance rates showed that only 16.2% of all participants received routine scaling. 13.7% of the male participants and 19.2% of the female participants received scaling on a regular basis. 3. Participants commonly reported “self-motivation” and “suggestion by others”(37.9% and 34.1%, respectively) as the main reasons for obtaining scaling services. 4. The main reasons for not obtaining scaling services were“ I did not know about scaling”(39.3%),“ I don’t feel it is necessary”(27.4%) and“ because I am scared”(20.9%). More men (42.1%) than women (35%) reported that they did not know about scaling. 5. Of the total participants, 41.6% reported that they were concerned about oral health at a moderate level, and 30.3% reported that they were concerned about oral health at a high level. 6. Of the participants who responded“ very concerned about oral health”and“ extremely concerned about oral health”, the majority obtained scaling service (70.2% and 84.2%, respectively).
Conclusions: The study suggested that researchers and national health authorities should develop routine scaling, preventive dental care, and oral health programs for oral health promotion and disease prevention.
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KEYWORD
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concern for oral health, periodontal disease, scaling
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