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KMID : 1142520190070020017
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Korean Journal of Clinical Dental Hygiene
2019 Volume.7 No. 2 p.17 ~ p.26
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Association of Obesity and Self-Perceived Health Status and Dental Anxiety in Adults
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Park Eun-Seon
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between obesity, self -perceived health status and dental anxiety to utilize it as basic data for adult health and obesity management.
Methods: From March 10, 2017 to June 13, 2017, 229 patients, from among those who visited the dental clinic in the Incheon area, were analyzed using self-administered questionnaires after providing informed consent. The collected data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, χ2-test and Pearson’s correlation. Analysis were performed using the SPSS 18.0 program.
Results: Body mass index was higher in males than females, and the monthly income level was significantly over 30 million won (p<0.05). Abdominal obesity was found to be high and statistically significant (p<0.05). The relationship between dental anxiety and obesity is “when dentists prepare local anesthesia and devices while waiting in a dental chair”, dental anxiety in the body mass index was statistically significant (p <0.05).
Conclusions: Maintaining normal weight is essential for preventing various diseases and preserving good health. Therefore, it is necessary to study health-related factors affecting adult obesity and to continue the research for adult health promotion.
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KEYWORD
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Dental Anxiety, Health Promotion, Obesity
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