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KMID : 1020220120120050871
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2012 Volume.12 No. 5 p.871 ~ p.879
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Analysis of the factors associated with awareness of community water fluoridation program
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Kim Yu-Jin
Baek So-Yeong
Ahn Se-Youn
Lee Mi-Hui
Lee Seon-Yeong
Lee Yeon-Ju
Lee Yu-Ri
In Mi-Hui
Han Da-Eun
Choi Jun-Seon
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors related to the awareness level of community water fluoridation program.
Methods: 700 subjects were surveyed among the residents living in Incheon Metropolitan City. Data were collected on awareness of community water fluoridation program, general factors, oral health behavior, self-reported oral health and oral health interest. The factors related to the awareness level of community water fluoridation program were analyzed by t-test, a one way ANOVA and multiple linear regression analysis.
Results: 1. Subjects` ages were 40~59 years, monthly average incomes were more than 3 million won and higher their educational levels had a higher awareness level of community water fluoridation program(p<0.01). 2. People who brushed their teeth more than three times a day, used oral hygiene devices, and had periodic oral examination and removed plaques were had higher awareness level of community water fluoridation program(p<0.01). Especially, the use of oral hygiene devices was the strongest factor in relation with the awareness level of community water fluoridation program(p<0.01). 3. People who had a fine self-reported oral health, highly interested in dental hygiene and made an effort to keep oral health were had higher awareness level of community water fluoridation program(p<0.001).
Conclusion: The awareness level of community water fluoridation program was related to oral health behavior, self-reported oral health and oral health interest. So, in order to expand the areas for community water fluoridation program, it is important to educate to the right information about objectives, safety, dental caries preventing effect of the community water fluoridation program. And the education and publicity on general oral health will have an affirmative effect on expanding community water fluoridation program.
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KEYWORD
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community water fluoridation program, oral health behavior, self-reported oral health
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