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KMID : 1020220130130020261
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2013 Volume.13 No. 2 p.261 ~ p.269
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PHP index according to toothbrushing behavior and smoke status of some local residents
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Yoon Sung-Uk
Yang Won-Ho
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Abstract
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Objectives: This research examined the Patient Hygiene Performance(PHP) index according to smoking and tooth brushing behavior, in order to analyze how they influence the oral hygiene.
Methods: This research used PHP index and the structured questionnaire. The subjects were 203 men in their 20`s who visited K university`s dental hygiene department for oral prophylaxis from March to July of 2012. For data analysis SPSS WIN 12.0 was used.
Results: 1. The average PHP index of all experimented subjects was 2.66, a very poor level. The PHP index according to general characteristics, smoking, drinking, and exercise showed statistical significance(p<0.05). 2. PHP index decreased with more frequencies and longer durations of toothbrushing(p<0.05). 3. The PHP index of smokers is higher than that of non-smokers. In the case of non-smokers, the frequency, method, and duration of tooth brushing had a statistical significance(p<0.05). 4. The PHP index of smokers who smoke less than or equal to ten cigarettes is 2.53 and smokers who smoked more than 10 cigarettes is 3.10. 5. The results of multiple regression analysis showed that smoking increased the PHP index, while the increase in tooth brushing frequency and the up and down tooth brushing method decreased the PHP index. All the coefficients were statistically significant (p<0.05).
Conclusions: In order to increase Patient Hygiene Performance(PHP) index. there must be a decrease in smoking rate while people increase their tooth brushing frequency and use a proper tooth brushing method.
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KEYWORD
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PHP index, smoking, toothbrushing behavior
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