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http://dx.doi.org/10.22753/JKDHS/2022.5.2.45

Quality-of-life factors related to the oral health of the elderly in Jeollanam-do  

So-Ra, Yoon (Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Chunnam National University)
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Journal of Korean Dental Hygiene Science / v.5, no.2, 2022 , pp. 45-52 More about this Journal
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Dental dry mouth; Oral health; Quality of life; OHIP-14;
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