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KMID : 1022620090090040620
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Journal of Korean Academy of Dental Hygiene Education
2009 Volume.9 No. 4 p.620 ~ p.632
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A study on oral health-related quality of life of among elderly in metropolis
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Ryu Kyung-Ja
Lee Tae-Yong
Kim Keon-Yeop
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Abstract
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Objectives : The present study purposed to survey the oral health-related quality of life among elderly in metropolis
Methods : We had individual interviews and oral survey using a questionnaire with 336 elderly who were using seniors’ centers in Metropolitan City during the period from the 9th to 31st of July, 2007.
Results : Factors of GOHAI showed the significant relation with types of health insurance, a large number of medication, perceived oral health status, perception of dental care needs those with pains in the temporomandibular joint, the number of natural teeth and the explanatory power or the final model was 25.5%. Factors of OHIP-14 showed the significant relation with types of health insurance, a large number of medication, perception of dental care needs those with pains in the temporomandibular joint, gingival bleeding, the number of natural teeth and the explanatory power or the final model was 26.6%.
Conclusions : Oral health-related quality of life among elderly as factors by general characteristics of study subjects, by perceived heath status and oral health status, perceived oral symptoms and oral health status that were relevant. Accordingly, for the healthy maintenance of elders’natural teeth, it is considered necessary to develop and execute continuous oral health management systems and oral health education programs that promote preventive activities and enhance the perception of oral health.
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KEYWORD
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oral health impact profile, geriatric oral health assessment index, oral health-related quality of life
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