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KMID : 1812820220050020045
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Journal of Korean Dental Hygiene Science
2022 Volume.5 No. 2 p.45 ~ p.52
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Quality-of-life factors related to the oral health of the elderly in Jeollanam-do
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Yoon So-Ra
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Abstract
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Background: This study was aimed at obtaining basic data necessary to develop alternatives to improve the oral health-related quality of life of the elderly by investigating dry mouth and oral health-related quality of life of patients visiting the N Dental Clinic in Jeollanam-do.
Methods: From November 2021 to September 2022, data were collected using a self-report survey of adults aged 50 years or older. Of the 300 questionnaires collected, 280 had insufficient data because of missing entries.
Results: Analyzing the satisfaction level of oral health-related quality of life according to the participants’ medical use and subjective oral health recognition, “what do you think your oral health is like” showed significant differences (p< 0.001). Dry mouth and satisfaction were positively correlated with the oral health-related quality of life (β=0.42, p= 0.00). Factors affecting the quality of life related to oral health were “total score of oral dryness” (β= 0.395) and “what do you think your oral health is like” (β=0.224).
Conclusion: The results of this study suggested that systematic intervention, such as oral health programs, suitable for age may improve the oral health-related quality of life.
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KEYWORD
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Dental dry mouth, Oral health, Quality of life, OHIP-14
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