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KMID : 1157520220180030083
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International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry
2022 Volume.18 No. 3 p.83 ~ p.95
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A Study on Oral Health Awareness and Oral Health Behavior Factors for the Elderly over 65 in Some Areas
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Kwak Ji-Yeon
Lee Cheon-Hee
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Abstract
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Objective: Considering the need for oral health in the elderly, and analyzing factors and practices affecting the oral health of the elderly based on this, an in-depth theoretical review was conducted to analyze the factors affecting the oral health of the elderly on life in old age.
Methods: The data collection for this study was conducted from October 7 to November 20, 2013 in Nowon-gu. People over 65 who visit local general hospitals, individual internal medicine clinics, and individual dental clinics. After explaining the purpose, content and purpose of this study to the elderly, consent. It is difficult to read the text as a questionnaire in a total of five structured chapters targeting only one person. The interview was conducted in the form of an interview in consideration of the characteristics.
Results: As for the general characteristics of all respondents, in terms of gender, 29 male respondents (41.4%) and 41 female respondents (58.6%) were oral health perception factors, oral health behavior factors, and the meaning of life according to academic background. It was found that the higher the educational level, the more positive the perception of the meaning of life.
Conclusion: Tooth brushing education and oral health education for preventive management of oral diseases. Policies and policies that enable the elderly related to health promotion to receive education easily and conveniently. It is necessary to find a method, and the accessibility of the medical period is also convenient to use. I should be able to get dental care easily.
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KEYWORD
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oral health, satisfaction with life, national health policy
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