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KMID : 1023420080080020057
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Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
2008 Volume.8 No. 2 p.57 ~ p.63
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Effects of elders` oral health beliefs and oral health behaviors on their quality of Life
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Lee Hyun-Ok
Kim Jin
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Abstract
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This study conducted a questionnaire survey for some local senior populations in Jeonbuk province, Korea, and came to the following conclusions: This study analyzed possible differences in elders’ oral health beliefs and oral health behaviors depending on their general characteristics. As a result, it was found that there were significant differences in their oral health beliefs depending upon their religion, academic career and oral health conditions. It was found that high oral health beliefs group showed more significant differences in ‘toothbrushing’ and ‘diet control’ than low oral health beliefs group(p < .05). It was found that active oral health behavior group had higher quality of life than inactive oral health behavior group(p < .05), and ‘regular visit of dental clinic’ was a critical determinant of life quality(p < .05).
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KEYWORD
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Oral health beliefs, Oral health behaviors, Quality of Life
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