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KMID : 1143520210090040033
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Journal of Korean Society of Oral Health Science
2021 Volume.9 No. 4 p.33 ~ p.39
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A Study on Factors Affecting Oral Disease Symptoms in Adolescents
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Kim Sun-Sook
Youn Hye-Jeong
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting oral diseases symptoms in Korean adolescents.
Methods: Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were performed using complex sampling to determine the effect of oral symptom experience using the 16th Korean adolescent risk behavior web-based survey.
Results: Oral symptom experience was affected by sex (female), educational stage (middle school), drinking and smoking habit, low brushing frequency, stress, suicidal thoughts, depression, and loneliness.
Conclusions: To ensure proper oral care among Korean adolescents, regular oral health education is imperative.
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KEYWORD
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Adolescent, Oral disease symptoms, Oral health behavior, Psychological factors
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