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KMID : 1020220190190050753
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2019 Volume.19 No. 5 p.753 ~ p.763
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Association between chewing problems and depression in Korean adults
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Le Eun-Sun
Do Kyung-Yi
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Abstract
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Objectives: To examine the association between chewing problems and depression in a representative sample of Korean adults.
Methods: This study included 4,887 participants aged 19 years or older. Chewing problems were self-reported. Depression was measured using the PHQ-9 scale, which scored the frequency of symptoms over the last two weeks. Logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).
Results: There was a significant positive correlation between chewing problems and depression. Compared to those without chewing problems, participants with chewing problems had a 1.62 times higher risk of mild depression (OR=1.62; 95% CI:1.29?2.05), a 2.27 times higher risk of moderate depression (OR=2.27; 95% CI:1.52?3.38), and a 6.15 times higher risk of severe depression (OR=6.15; 95% CI:2.31?16.37).
Conclusions: Results of this study indicate a significant association between chewing problems and depression. In addition, chewing problems were found to have a stronger relationship with higher severity levels of depression.
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KEYWORD
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Chewing, Depression, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Oral health
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