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KMID : 1020220120120030577
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2012 Volume.12 No. 3 p.577 ~ p.583
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A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students
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Seong Jeong-Min
Moon Yun-Mi
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the oral health promotion behavior in dental hygiene
students and other major students.
Methods: Questionnaire survey was carried out targeting 222 dental hygiene students and other major students. The collected data was performed frequency & percentage, chi-square test and multiple regression analysis.
Results: The oral health awareness is male and female all ‘unhealthy’ 39.3%, 39.4%. dental hygiene students and other major students 41.9%, 38.5%(p＜0.05). Oral health promotion behavior results, dental hygiene student who is higher than the other major students certificate in oral health education 66.2%, regular dental check-up 81.1%, use of oral hygiene supplies 54.1%, brushing three times a day 79.1% (p＜0.05). The affecting factors on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students were use of oral hygiene supplies, explained 20.8%(p＜0.001). The affecting factors on the oral health promotion behavior the other major students were regular dental check-ups, explained 20.1%(p＜0.001).
Conclusions: To promote the oral health of university students oral health education should be provided. Importance of dental check-up, recommendation for the use of oral hygiene supplies, etc. The findings of this study were oral health education should be strengthened for them.
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KEYWORD
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dental hygiene students, oral health, other major students
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