• 한국치위생학회지
• /
• 제21권4호
• /
• pp.383-391
• /
• 2021

Objectives: Based on the 7th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1,135 adults aged 19 years were selected as the final study subjects to investigate the relationship between oral health and chewing difficulty in adults. Methods: Frequency analysis, chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis were performed for general characteristics, oral health behaviors, awareness symptoms, and oral health using SPSS Program 21.0. Results: Regarding factors related to chewing difficulty, the oral health was 0.44 times lower than the average level and 0.28 times lower than the good condition. In the case of oral examination, chewing difficulty was 0.85 times lower. The speaking problem was 0.11 times lower in usually than inconvenient and 0.06 times lower in not inconvenient. In the case of un-treatment, it was 0.40 times lower than that in the case of treatment. The chewing difficulty was significantly higher by 2.09 times in the case of experience of tooth pain and 1.36 times in the case of periodontal disease. Conclusions: Based on the above results, it is thought that prevention and treatment are actively needed to identify factors of oral health to improve oral health, to solve chewing difficulty and to improve chewing function.

• 대한의생명과학회지
• /
• 제28권3호
• /
• pp.178-185
• /
• 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of chewing difficulty on osteoarthritis in Korean adults. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for two years from 2019 to 2020. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS (21.0) program using composite samples, and the mean crossover analysis and logistic return analysis were performed. An analysis of the effects of chewing difficulty on osteoarthritis in korean adults showed that those with chewing difficulty had a 2.02 fold higher risk of osteoarthritis (95%CI=1.56~2.42) and a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). The association between the chewing difficulty on osteoarthritis could be confirmed, and measures improve of the oral health and preventing osteoarthritis should be prepared.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
• /
• 제11권2호
• /
• pp.139-146
• /
• 2017

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Chewing difficulty is a factor contributing to a poor nutritional status in the elderly. The aim of this study was to examine disparities in food and nutrition intakes among Korean elderly people with and without chewing difficulty. SUBJECTS/METHODS: This study utilized data from the sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in 2013. The study subjects included males and females over 65 years of age who were not required to adhere to a special diet due to disease or sickness. They were divided into groups according to their chewing ability. Those who found chewing "very difficult" or "difficult", were combined to form the chewing difficulty group. Similarly, those who found chewing "moderately difficult", "easy", and "very easy" were combined to form the normal chewing group. RESULTS: Of the 999 subjects, 47.7% had chewing difficulties and the prevalence of chewing difficulty was higher in females than in males (P = 0.03) and higher in those 75 years of age and over than in younger individuals (P < 0.001). The chewing difficulty group had a significantly lower intake of fruits and vegetables (P < 0.05) and lower vitamin C and potassium intake than those in the normal group. Comparison of the percentages of Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans (KDRIs) in the two groups indicated that the intake of most nutrients (energy, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, and iron) were significantly lower in the chewing difficulty group than in the normal group. In particular, calcium intake was inadequate (51% of KDRIs) in the chewing difficulty group. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that chewing difficulty is closely related to food and nutrient intake in the elderly and can result in vitamin and mineral intake deficiencies. It is evident that the care of elderly subjects with chewing difficulty is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• 대한치과의사협회지
• /
• 제51권9호
• /
• pp.511-517
• /
• 2013

To assess the association between oral health and general health, this study examined the relationship between chewing difficulty and twelve chronic health conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, cerebro- and cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disease, respiratory disease, eye/nose/throat disease, stomach/intestinal ulcer, renal dysfunction, thyroid disease, depression, and cancer in Korea. The study population was 3,066 elders aged 65 years old and more from the fourth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Chewing difficulty was measured on a 5-point Likert scale. Chronic conditions were assessed by self-reported questionnaire. Confounders were age, gender, education, income, smoking, drinking, and obesity. Chi-square test, general linear model, and multiple logistic regression model were done with complex sampling design. Musculoskeletal disease (adjusted odds ratio=1.33), respiratory disease (adjusted odds ratio=1.52), and cancer (adjusted odds ratio=1.58) were independently associated with chewing difficulty. Multiple chronic conditions with more than 4 chronic disease showed significant association with chewing difficulty (adjusted odds ratio=1.37).

• 한국치위생학회지
• /
• 제21권5호
• /
• pp.601-610
• /
• 2021

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of chewing difficulty on depression in Korean adults to provide basic data on improving the quality of life related to oral health of Korean adults. Methods: The raw data of the analysis were obtained from the dataset of the seven Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2016 and 2018. The subjects included 9,535 people who underwent oral examination and answered questions. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS (ver 21.0) program using composite samples, and the mean crossover analysis and logistic return analysis were performed. Results: An analysis of the effects of chewing difficulty on depression in Korean adults showed that those with chewing difficulty had a 2.24 fold higher risk of depression (95% CI: 1.73-2.90) and a statistically significant difference (p<0.05). Conclusions: The association between the chewing difficulty on depression could be confirmed, and measures improve of the oral health and preventing depression should be prepared.

• 치위생과학회지
• /
• 제15권2호
• /
• pp.145-152
• /
• 2015

본 연구는 국민건강영양조사 제5기(2010~2012) 원시자료 중 검진 및 건강 설문조사를 모두 완료한 50세 이상 8,498명의 성인을 최종 연구대상으로 저작불편감과 골관절염과의 관련성을 PASW Statistics ver. 18.0으로 분석한 결과, 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 연구대상자의 저작불편감 상태에 따른 분포에서 저작불편감을 가지고 있는 대상자가 38.8%로 나타났고, 성별에 따른 비교결과는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 연령에서는 50~64세 34.3%, 65세 이상 46.4%로 연령이 증가할수록 유의하게 높게 나타났고, 교육 및 소득이 낮을수록, 흡연상태인 경우, 우울증 및 스트레스 수준이 높을수록 저작불편감이 유의하게 높게 나타났다. 저작불편감과 골관절염과의 관계는 저작불편감을 가진 대상자는 저작불편감이 없는 대상자에 비해 골관절염의 유병위험률이 1.44배(95% CI=1.23~1.70)로 저작불편감과 골관절염은 관련성이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 추가적으로 성별을 층화시켜 분석한 결과, 남성에서 1.36배(95% CI=0.98~1.88)로 나타났지만, 통계적으로 유의하지 않아 남성에서는 관련성이 없었다. 여성에서 1.47배(95% CI=1.22~1.76)로 통계적으로 유의한 결과로 여성에서는 저작불편감과 골관절염은 관련성이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과를 종합하면 50세 이상 성인의 저작불편감 여부가 여성의 골관절염 상태에 영향을 미치는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 구강위생을 통한 구강건강의 문제를 개선시킴으로써 골관절염의 악화를 예방 및 관리하는 데 도움이 될 것이다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
• /
• 제15권7호
• /
• pp.4353-4360
• /
• 2014

이 연구는 우리나라 노인의 구강건강 개선을 위하여 현재 저작 불편 호소와 치과 보철 필요와의 관련성을 평가하고자 하였다. 연구대상자는 제5기 1차년도 국민건강영양조사에 참여한 65세 이상 노인 1,177명을 대상으로 조사를 실시하였다. 구강검사를 통하여 상실치아와 필요 보철 상태를 파악하였으며, 구조화된 설문도구를 이용하여 사회경제요인, 구강건강 관심도, 저작능력과 발음문제를 조사하였다. 수합된 자료는 SPSS 19.0 프로그램을 사용하여 분석하였다. 우리나라 노인의 42.9%는 저작 불편을 호소하였으며, 로지스틱 회귀분석을 통하여 혼란변수를 보정한 결과 고정 보철 필요 위험비는 1.22, 부분의치 필요 위험비는 2.47, 총의치 필요 위험비는 2.06이었다. 치과보철 필요는 저작 불편 호소와 관련이 있었다. 따라서 노인을 위한 치과 보철 정책과 구강건강증진의 뒷받침이 가장 필요하다.

• 융합정보논문지
• /
• 제10권3호
• /
• pp.163-175
• /
• 2020

본 연구는 60세 이상 중장년층을 대상으로 스트레스인지와 주관적 건강상태 및 저작불편과의 관련성을 확인하기 위함이다. 조사 대상자들을 국민건강영양조사(2016-2017)에 응답한 10,806명 중 1,195명은 최종분석에 사용되었다. 분석은 SPSS 12.0 version을 사용하였고, 조사대상자의 특성에 따른 스트레스 인지율, 주관적 건강상태율, 저작불편율를 교차분석하였고, 통계적으로 유의성 있는 독립변수를 선별하기 위해 다중 로지스틱 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 결과적으로 스트레스 인지는 주관적 건강상태와 음의 상관관계(p=-0.252^**)가 있었고, 저작불편과도 음의 상관관계(p=-0.150^**)를 나타내었다. 그러므로 중장년들의 건강증진을 위해 건강위험요인을 측정함여 평가할 필요성이 있다고 사료된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
• /
• 제19권2호
• /
• pp.202-209
• /
• 2018

본 연구는 연령층별 구강건강과 저작불편이 영양소 섭취에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위해 수행되었다. 대상은 국민건강영양조사 제6기(2015), 질병관리본부 자료를 이용하였으며, 그 중 20세 이상 성인 5,855명을 선정하였다. 자료는 SPSS 21.0을 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과 저작불편군은 60세 이상이 39.5%로 나타났으며, 20-39세 8.1%에 비해 5배 가까이 높게 조사되었다. 저작불편군은 치주질환 33.4%, 치아우식 30.1%, 당뇨 41.8%, 심근경색 57.3%, 관절염 44.0%, 천식 48.0%, 우울증 41.9%를 현재 경험하고 있었고. 저작불편군의 86%가 발음 불편을 경험하고 있었다. 저작불편군의 식품섭취량은 1446.59g으로 저작용이군 1666.62g보다 낮았고 단백질, 탄수화물, 식이섬유 등 다양한 식품 섭취량이 유의하게 낮은 것으로 조사되었다. 결론적으로 저작불편은 식품섭취, 전신 및 정신건강과 관련이 있었고, 연령증가에 따른 저작불편은 발음 불편의 문제와도 연관성이 있었다. 그러므로 연령증가에 따른 구강건강 문제를 해결하기 위해 예방처치에 관심을 갖고 구강건강을 유지할 필요가 있으며, 저작불편 문제의 초기치료가 요구되었다. 그리고 구강질환 예방을 위한 치과적 치료뿐만 아니라 구강근훈련을 통한 구강기능 개선으로 저작, 발음 기능을 유지하여 건강한 삶을 유지할 수 있도록 지속적인 구강건강관리가 요구되었다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
• /
• 제14권6호
• /
• pp.637-653
• /
• 2020

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study examined the associations between food consumption frequency of Korean adults and self-perceived chewing difficulty, using the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ, 112 items) from 2013-2016 of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). SUBJECTS/METHODS: Subjects were divided into not difficult in chewing (NDC) and difficult in chewing (DC) groups, with 24.17% being classified into DC. Males and females consumed 35 and 37 items less frequently than the other sex, respectively. Due to the remarkable gender difference in food consumption, gender-stratified one-sided survey regression analysis was performed after adjusted for the effect of age, household income, and self-rated health status. RESULTS: Thirty-four items of FFQ were significantly less consumed by the DC group. Females exclusively consumed less beverages and alcohol while males showed the same for fruits and milk·dairy products. Consumption frequency of 8 items such as steamed potatoes·grilled potatoes, stir fried beef, other kimchi·fresh vegetable kimchi, orange, sour pork·pork cutlet, tteokbokki and green tea were significant only in males. In contrast, 17 items including cooked rice with other grains and legumes, boiled egg·steamed egg, Korean cabbage kimchi, banana, and tofu stew·soft tofu stew were significant only for females. Finally, items that showed significance for both were 9 items including loaf bread, ready-to-eat cereal, steamed sweet potatoes·grilled sweet potatoes, stir-fried lotus roots·stir-fried burdock, green laver salad·brown seaweed salads, apples, tomato·cherry tomatoes, squid (raw, dried shredded, boiled, stir-fried), and curd type yogurt. CONCLUSIONS: Findings in this study suggest chewing difficulty may be an important nutritional issue that has to be dealt with for healthful food consumption, with distinct interest of gender.