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http://dx.doi.org/10.13065/iksdh.2013.13.4.569

Study of oral health knowledge, management and attitude change after health education program designed for marriage immigrant women  

Choi, Mi-Sook (Department of Dental Hygiene, Andong Science University)
Kim, Han-Gon (Department of Sociology, Yeungnam University)
Choi, Gyu-Yil (Department of Dental Hygiene, Chungcheong University)
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Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene / v.13, no.4, 2013 , pp. 569-579 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : TThe purpose of this study was to provide the oral health education program for marriage imimigrant women. This study focused on the pre and post education effects including knowledge and attitude of oral health. Methods : Subjects were 51 marriage immigrant women who participated in the 4 phases of oral health program for two weeks from March 26 to June 30, 2012. Results : Oral health education program had a significant influence on the level of oral health perception. The oral health education program enhanced the knowledge level of marriage immigrant women. Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) also showed a significant difference and suggested that the oral health education program increased the level of knowledge related to oral care. Conclusions : It is necessary to investigate motivation factors and influential factors changing the oral health behaviors, knowledge and attitude related to oral health. Further study will be necessary to analyze the characteristics by countries, social class and age.
Keywords
oral health education program; marriage immigrant women; oral health status;
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