Journal of dental hygiene science (치위생과학회지)

The Korean Society of Dental Hygiene Science (한국치위생과학회)
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Relationship between Menopause, Anxiety Symptoms and Perceived Oral Symptoms in Menopausal Woman

폐경기 여성에서 폐경 및 불안 증상과 구강자각 증상과의 관련성

  • Yu, Hyeon-Ju (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Oh, Jin-Yeong (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Kang, Ji-Won (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Kim, Bo-Mi (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Kim, Se-Hee (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Lee, Eun-Ji (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Lee, Ji-Yeon (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Choi, Min-Jeong (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Han, Gyeong-Soon (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University)
  • 유현주 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 오진영 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 강지원 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 김보미 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 김세희 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 이은지 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 이지연 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 최민정 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 한경순 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과)
  • Published : 2013.03.31
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess oral health related quality of life and evaluation the risk factors in menopausal woman. The subjects of this study were 531 menopausal woman from August 5 to September 27, 2012. Data were analyzed with t-test, one-way ANOVA, and binary logistic regression analysis SPSS 12.0. The most influential factors of perceived oral symptoms was menopause symptoms (odds ratio [OR], 3.72; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.34~5.92), anxiety symptoms (OR, 2.14; 95% CI, 1.34~3.41), drinking (OR, 1.37; 95% CI, 1.04~1.81), living with a spouse (OR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.70~0.98). There are a statistically significant relationship between perceived oral symptoms and menopause, anxiety symptoms. The postmenopausal woman can be the important menopause and anxiety symptoms interventions in maintaining perceived oral health as good.

폐경 전후의 만 45세 이상부터 60세 이하의 여성을 대상으로 폐경 및 불안 증상, 구강자각 증상을 파악하고 관련성을 검토하며, 구강자각 증상에 영향을 미치는 요인을 확인한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 폐경 증상은 10.61점, 불안 증상은 9.13점, 구강자각 증상은 6.60점이었다. 2. 구강자각 증상 하위요인인 점막염증 증상, 치주질환 증상, 구강건조 증상은 폐경 증상(p<0.001)과 불안 증상(p<0.001)에 따라 차이를 나타냈고, 이들 요인들은 모두 유의한 양의 상관관계를 나타냈다(p<0.001). 3. 구강자각 증상 관련요인은 폐경 증상(odd ratio [OR]=3.72), 불안 증상(OR=2.14), 음주(OR=1.37), 배우자 동거(OR=0.83)이었다(p<0.05). 폐경기 여성들의 폐경 증상과 불안 증상을 적절히 대처할 수 있는 건강프로그램이 제공되어야 하며, 이때 구강건강관리와 절주 프로그램도 포함시켜야 할 것으로 사료된다.

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