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KMID : 1020220130130050769
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2013 Volume.13 No. 5 p.769 ~ p.776
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Relationship between BMI, oral health behavior and perceived oral symptoms among child care teachers
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An So-Youn
Park So-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze relationship between body mass index(BMI), oral health behavior, and perceived oral symptoms among child care teachers.
Methods: The subjects were 310 child care teachers who worked in child care centers in Jeollabukdo Province, Korea. A cross tab analysis and a multiple regression analysis were conducted to find a possible relationship between oral health behavior, oral symptoms and BMI.
Results: BMI in child care teachers was 35.1% and male and married teachers had higher BMI. Higher BMI revealed perceived periodontal disease in smokers. Higher BMI was closely related to perceived xerostomia and halitosis.
Conclusions: BMI is a very important index to develop health improvement and obesity control.
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KEYWORD
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body mass index, child care teacher, oral health
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