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KMID : 1143520240120010065
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Journal of Korean Society of Oral Health Science
2024 Volume.12 No. 1 p.65 ~ p.72
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Analysis of Knowledge and Practice Related to Infant Oral Health Care among Teachers at Kindergartens and Child Care Centers
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Yu Su-Bin
Yun Jung-Won
Koo Hye-Hyun
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study is to verify the knowledge and practicable activities about oral health management in kindergartens and child care centers teachers.
Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was filled by 180 teachers that work at kindergartens and child care center in Gyeongnam, Busan and Ulsan from october to November, 2023. 173 questionnaires were analyzed, excluding 7 insincere responses by SPSS ver 21.0.
Results: The majority of respondents were female, aged 40-49, married, 3 children, graduated from a college and had more than 7 years of educational experiences. Regarding the survey on the need for oral health education, education was very necessary, the most suitable educator was a dentist, and the training period was whenever necessary.
Conclusions: Educational experience had a positive correlation with oral health knowledge.
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KEYWORD
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Infant, Kindergarten teacher, Knowledge, Oral health education activity, Practicable
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