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KMID : 1020220130130020287
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2013 Volume.13 No. 2 p.287 ~ p.295
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Factors influencing oral health behaviors in high school students
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Jang Kyeung-Ae
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was to infectify variable the factors influencing oral health behaviors in high school students.
Methods: Data were collected from 241 high school students Busan and Kyungnam Province for four weeks in July 2012. The SPSS 18.0 program was used for data analysis, which included t-test, correlation analysis, multiple logistic regression analysis.
Results: Positive correlation in the order of social support(r=.381), selfefficiency(r=.309) with perceived benefit of oral health behavior and social support with total heal index(r=.298) are shown. In the contrary, the relation between social support(r=-.400), subjective oral health status(r=-.222) with impairments of oral health behavior have negative one. Experience in three or more tooth brushing has an effect on social support and subjective oral health status(p<.05). Perceived benefit(p<.001) of oral health life and subjective oral health status(p<.05) are affected by recognition of correct tooth brushing. Intake of harmful food on tooth has an effects on perceived benefit, self-efficiency, total health index and subjective oral health status(p<.05).
Conclusions: In conclusion, systematic activation of oral health education in school and correct self-activity of oral health will promote oral health of youth.
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KEYWORD
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high school students, oral health behaviors
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