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KMID : 1020220120120051007
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2012 Volume.12 No. 5 p.1007 ~ p.1015
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Oral health concern and oral healthcare recognition of some soldiers
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Han Soo-Yeon
Song Kwui-Sook
Ryu Da-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to survey Korean solders` oral healthcare recognition and perceived oral health concern.
Methods: The data was collected from a questionnaire given 157 soldiers in Chungcheongnamdo. The data was analyzed into t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson`s correlation analysis.
Results: 25.5% replied that they were concerned about oral health. Soldiers who have received oral healthcare education exhibited higher recognition on the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease. Moreover, those who have used oral hygiene devices also showed higher recognition on the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease. The recognition of preventive effects on dental caries, in particular, showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.05). In regard to the relationship between oral health concern and recognition of oral healthcare, those who were more concerned about oral health were higher recognition of periodontal disease prevention(r=0.254, p<0.01).
Conclusions: To improve concern and recognition of oral health for the members, the soldiers needs to develop oral health education and policy.
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KEYWORD
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oral healthcare recognition, oral health concern, soldier
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