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KMID : 1023420080080030147
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Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
2008 Volume.8 No. 3 p.147 ~ p.153
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A Study on Oral Health Awareness, Oral Health Behavior and Dental Caries among Low Socio-Economic Status Children: the cases of Local chidren`s center in Incheon
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Han Su-Jin
Hwang Yoon-Sook
Kim Yoon-Sin
Yoo Jung-Sook
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to attempt to lay the foundation for the development of oral health programs geared toward promoting the oral health of low socioeconomic class children. The subjects in this study were 257 school children who used local children’s centers. The findings of the study were as follows: 1. The children mean scored 5.74 on oral health knowledge. 2. In terms of oral health awareness, 47.1% viewed the right toothbrushing as the best way to stay away from dental caries. 3. 45% of the subjects reported toothbrushing at least three times daily. 21.4% visited dental institutions three or more times in the past year. 33.1% had never undergone application of fluoride. 30.4% had never received oral health education. 4. The mean level of caries was 4.61 dft index in 1-2th grade, 3.27 DMFT index in 5-6th grade, 1.47 DMFT index in the 3-4th grad and 1.19 DMFT index in the 1-2th grade. 5. The mean level of Patient Hygiene Performance (PHP index) was 3.59, and there was no significant association was pound between PHP index and grade. 6. Oral health behavior wasn’t affected by their oral health awareness, and knowledge.
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KEYWORD
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Oral health knowledge, Oral health behavior, Dental caries
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