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KMID : 1138720140400020059
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Korean Public Health Research
2014 Volume.40 No. 2 p.59 ~ p.70
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A Study of Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Women of Childbearing Age in Terms of Psychosocial Factors, Oral Health Status, and Use of Dental Care Service
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Choi Hye-Jung
Lee Myung-Sun
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to provide efficient information for oral health enhancement businesses and policies such as oral health promotion plan for women of childbearing age by establishing determinants of oral health-related quality of life through comprehensive factor approach including sociodemographic factors, psychosocial factors, oral health status, and the use of dental clinic service for women of childbearing age.
Methods : We selected dental clinics located in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do area(7 clinics in Seoul, 6 clinics in Gyeonggi-do) by convenience random sampling and received approval from the clinic directors. We conducted a survey targeting women of childbearing age between 19 and 39 years old who were going to the dental clinic but not pregnant for 3 weeks from October 1, 2013 to October 18, 2013. 486 of surveyed women of childbearing age were finally chosen as study participants. Collected data were analyzed by using SPSS Program Version 20.0.
Results : For factors influencing oral health-related quality of life in women of childbearing age, factors such as having periodontal disease(ββ=.286, p<.001), having dental caries(ββ=.179, p<.01), self-recognition for oral health status(ββ=-.146, p<.001), social support(ββ=-.119, p<.01), annual average dental care cost(ββ=.103, p<.001), the number of visits to a dental clinic(ββ=.081, p<.05) had statistically meaningful influence on the life quality related to oral health.
Conclusion : From this study, in case of fulfilling health promotion plan, since oral health status, the use of a dental clinic, and social support have important influence on oral health-related quality of life, continuous study through comprehensive approach needs to be promoted. In addition, rational allocation of resources and policy support should be backed up to develop programs for beefing up self dental care ability of women of childbearing age.
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KEYWORD
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Women of Childbearing Age, Psychosocial Factors, Oral Health-Related Quality of Life
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