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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2011.12.12.5692

A Study on the Differences in Self-perceived Oral Health Levels in Workers at Seoul-Inchon Area  

Kim, Sook-Hyang (Department of Dental Hygiene, Hanseo University)
Hong, Min-Hee (Department of Dental Hygiene, Hanseo University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.12, no.12, 2011 , pp. 5692-5699 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to determine potential differences in self-perceived oral health levels between blue-collar and white-collar workers. It is based upon questionnaire survey data dating from Mar. 1 to 30, 2011. All the data collected from 200 blue-collar workers and 100 white-collar worker was analyzed using statistical tools like SPSS ver. 19.0. Self-perceived oral health levels were analysed across three sub-factors - physical, psycho-social, and psychological factors - which were confirmed through factor analysis. The psycho-social factor was statistically significant for age and shift work. Self-perceived oral health levels across the three factors were quantitatively correlated except for psychological factors in blue-collar workers. The study found that occupational group affects workers' self-perceived oral health level. The explanatory power of these 4 variables total 51% in blue-collar group. In case of white-collar group, it was found one variable total 30%. Since oral health levels differ between blue-collar and white-collar workers, oral health promotion projects should differentiate between the two groups, and workers with an interest in their tooth for the prevention, yet negligent act because it will keep your personal oral health care in the prevention-oriented oral health promotion.
Keywords
Self-perceived Oral Health Level; Blue Collar Workers; White Collar Workers;
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