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http://dx.doi.org/10.9728/dcs.2018.19.5.945

Study on Life Stress Factors and Eating Behavior of Dental Hygiene Students  

Kim, Seong-Min (Public Health of the Graduate School, Sahmyook University)
Sohn, Ae-Ree (Health Management, Sahmyook University)
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the life stress factors and the changing eating behaviors of the students. We selected a dental hygiene college in Seoul and Daejeon and surveyed 387 students with email and self-administered questionnaires. The studying(3.16) of the stress factors was the most contributing factor followed by career path 3.04, economic 2.97. Regarding differences in each life stress factors according to general characteristics, they were found statistically significant to Body mass index, economic condition, family conversation time and self recognition of health status. Results showed that 39.7% of students ate snacks 1 to 3 times per week, 44.0% preferred spicy flavors after stress, 47.7% ate more than usual after stress, also among the group with high stress was revealed bad results of eating behaviors. According to this study, we identified the factors that affect the daily stress of dental hygiene students and the consequent changes in eating behavior and the results will be consulted on the training and counseling to adjust to college life.
Keywords
College student; Dental hygiene; Eating behavior; Life stress;
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