• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.253-259
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• 2013

Purpose: Radiographs is an integral part of patient management in dentistry, despite their detrimental effects. As the literature pertaining to radiation protection among Indian dental practitioners is sparse, exploring such protection is needed. Materials and Methods: All private dental practitioners in Mangalore, India were included in the study. A structured, pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire was employed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices, previous training, perceptions towards the need to spread awareness, and willingness to gain and implement knowledge about radiation hazards and protection. Information regarding each respondent's age, gender, education, and type and duration of practice was collected. Results: Overall, 87 out of 120 practitioners participated in the study. The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were $9.54{\pm}2.54$, $59.39{\pm}7.01$, and $5.80{\pm}3.19$, respectively. Overall, 25.3% of the respondents had undergone training in radiation protection, 98.9% perceived a need to spread awareness, and 94.3% were willing to improve their knowledge. Previous training showed a significant correlation with age, sex, and duration of practice; attitude was significantly correlated with education and type of practice; and knowledge scores showed a significant correlation with type of practice. Conclusion: Although the knowledge and practices of respondents were poor, they had a positive attitude and were willing to improve their knowledge. Age, sex, and duration of practice were associated with previous training; education and type of practice with attitude scores; and type of practice with knowledge scores. The findings of this study suggest a policy is needed to ensure the adherence of dental practitioners to radiation protection guidelines.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.611-620
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• 2021

Objectives: This study investigated health behavior and nutritional status according to the presence or absence of periodontal disease using data from the Sixth National Health Nutrition Survey. Methods: Data from the 2013-2015 National Health Nutrition Survey were analyzed by frequency analysis, chi-square test, and Pearson's correlation analysis using SPSS 21.0. Results: Periodontal disease was more frequent in the group of patients who perceived that their subjective health status was "very bad" or were underweight according to the BMI classification. In men, periodontal disease occurred more frequently in those who were taking calcium (p<0.05), and periodontal disease occurred more frequently in the age group of 20-39, regardless of sex (p<0.05). In women, periodontal disease was less frequent in the group taking vitamin A. In both men and women, the presence of periodontal disease correlated with high fasting blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin levels. Conclusions: A customized program should be developed for each patient to identify factors that affect the relationship among periodontal disease, nutrient intake, and blood parameters. Such information will help improve the oral health of the population.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.513-520
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• 2000

Objectives : To estimate the prevalence of hypertension, rates of awareness, treatment modalities, and control of hypertension, and also to identify factors in rural Korea that are related to these aspects of hypertension. Methods : A cross-sectional survey, including blood pressure(BP) measurements and interviews, investigating the variables in the health belief model was peformed from August to November, 1999 on 1,426 (79.4%) study subjects out of 1,797 registered residents over 30 years old in Ibansong-Myun, Chinju City. A second survey was peformed from January to March, 2000 on 376 (80.0%) subjects out of 470 hypertensive (or suspected hypertensive) subjects found in the first survey. Two BP readings were taken in each survey using a standard mercury sphygmomanometer. Hypertension was defined as either a BP reading $\geq$ 140/90 mmHg in both surveys, or as subjects on oral hypertensive medication. Results : Estimated hypertension prevalence was 24.9% for men, and 30.4% for women. Rates of hypertension awareness, treatment (the regular use of oral hypertensives), and control (reduction of BP to <140/90 mmHg) were 52.5%, 34.4%, and 12.9%, respectively. The factors related to lower hypertension awareness in the logistic regression analysis were male gender, farming occupation, and higher perceived barrier to medical treatment (those for whom visiting health professionals is a burden). Conclusions : To improve the low awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension, a more active and out-reaching hypertension control program, including routine BP measurements for every visitor to primary care facilities, is needed in rural Korea.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.493-500
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• 2013

본 연구는 최근에 크게 증가하고 있는 정신질환자의 구강건강 문제에 주목하여 그 실태를 파악하고자 시행하였다. 강원도 소재의 정신보건센터 한 곳의 주간 프로그램 참여대상자(23명)와 정신병원 한 곳의 입원 대상자(69명) 전체 92명을 편의집락추출하여 구강건강상태와 치주건강상태, 구강위생상태를 사정하였으며 수집된 자료를 비교 분석한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 상실치아(MT)는 병원 대상자(6.42)가 센터 대상자(1.83)보다 더 높았으나, 충전치아(FT)는 센터 대상자(4.78)가 병원 대상자(2.52)보다 높았다(p<0.05). DMFT index는 정신질환자(12.80)가 전국표본(6.22)에 비해 더 높았고, 연령이 높을수록, 학력이 낮을수록, 의료급여 대상자의 구강건강 상태가 더 나빴다(p<0.05). 2. 구강위생상태는 PHP index 3.41로 자가구강건강관리가 잘 이루어지지 않는 편이였다(p<0.05). 3. 치주건강 상태는 병원 대상자(81.7%)가 센터 대상자(47.6%)에 비해 치주요양필요자율이 더 높았으며, 특히 40대와 60대, 학력이 낮을수록, 가족이 없을수록 더 나빴다(p<0.05). 치주요양불필요자율(CPITN0)은 병원 대상자(18.3%)가 전국표본(27.4%)에 비해 낮았으며, 치주조기병치료필요자율(CPITN3)은 병원 대상자(13.3%)가 전국표본(5.7%)보다 더 높았다. 4. 정신질환자의 구강건강상태를 개선하기 위하여 치과위생사는 정신질환자의 구강건강 상태 증진을 위한 노력을 해야 하며, 이에 앞서 해당 집단 안에서 연령과 학력, 결혼유무, 가족 형태, 경제적인 상태 등을 선행조사할 필요가 있다. 또한 정신질환 종류와 심도별 인지능력을 고려하여 교육매체와 교육 프로그램을 구분하여 고안해야 한다. 한편 치과계에서는 정신질환자의 구강건강상태를 개선하기 위한 정책적인 방안을 마련하는 데에 점진적인 노력을 기울여야 하며, 주기적인 구강건강관리실태를 파악할 필요가 있다. 5. 본 연구는 접근이 어려운 정신질환자를 대상자로 선정하여 전반적인 구강건강상태를 측정하였다는 점에 그 의의가 있으나, 표본을 단일모집단으로 선정하였다는 점에 한계가 있다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.85-91
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• 2006

일부 농촌지역주민들의 1년간 구강질환경험자 분포와 치과의료서비스 이용실태, 치과의료요구도 및 이와 관련된 요인을 조사하여 추후 지역구강보건의료계획의 수립에 반영하고, 질 높은 치과의료서비스 프로그램의 개발에 유용한 기초자료를 제공하기 위하여 시도되었다. 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 일반적 특성에 따른 1년간 구강질환 경험자수 분포는 연령별로 40대가 60.4%로 가장 높았으며 50대 54.6%, 60대 45.8% 순이었고 70대가 43.8%로 가장 낮았으며 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 그 이외의 것은 유의한 차이가 없었다. 일반적 특성에 따른 1년간 치과의료이용자의 분포를 분석한 결과 대상자의 전체 중 35.5%가 1년동안 치과의료를 이용한 것으로 나타났지만 유의한 차이가 있는 변수는 없었다. 치과의료이용자의 치과의료기관 방문목적은 보철치료가 32.6%으로 가장 높았고, 치아보존치료 28.7%, 발치 19.8, 잇몸치료, 치석제거 2.7%, 기타 1.5%, 정기구강검진 0.6%의 순이었다. 대상자의 일반적 특성에 따른 치과의료요구 여부는 연령별로 40대가 59.8%로 가장 높게 나타났고, 50대 50.3%, 60대 45.1%, 70대 43.8%의 순으로 유의하게 나타났다. 그 이외의 변수는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 구강보건인식도에 따른 치과의료요구 여부는 주관적 구강건강상태로 불건강하다가 80%로 가장 높게 나타났고, 보통 41.6%, 건강 24.0%의 순으로 통계적으로 유의하게 나타났다. 그리고 정기구강검진의 필요성 여부는 모르겠다가 57.1%로 가장 높았고, 필요 53.5%, 불필요 39.1% 순으로 유의하게 나타났다. 치과의료요구자가 스스로 인지한 필요한 치과의료와 희망하는 치과의료기관을 살펴보면 보철이 64%로 가장 높았고, 충치 30.0%, 잇몸병 21.0%, 발치 15.7%, 시린이 7.9%, 기타 1.9% 순이었고 희망하는 치과의료기관은 군내 치과의원 68.1%로 가장 높았고, 보건(지)소 치과 16.5%, 군 외 타지역 치과 10.5%, 기타 4.9% 순이었다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.84-96
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• 1999

This study was conducted to identity the degree of burden and social support perceived by mothers of nephrotic syndrome patients. Also, relations between burden and social support were investigated to provide basis data for their family health and nursing intervention. The study subjects were mothers of nephrotic syndrome patients whose children were hospitalized in 2 Pediatric wards of University Hospital in Seoul and 1 in Pusan from Jun. 1, 1998 to Jun. 30, 1998. Burden measurement Instrument for this study was designed by the researcher and its basis in one developed by Montgomery et al.(1985) and the reliability was .78. Also. P.R.Q. Part I, II by Brandt and Weinert(1981) was used as social support measurement instrument and the reliability .71. The data analysis was done by SPSS, t-test, ANOVA Pearson correlation. The result were as follows. 1. Burden felt by mothers shows an average value of 60.82 (Maximum 86, Standard deviation 1.244). 2. Of the mother characteristics, the score of burden was high in case of no religion and low income. Of the patient characteristics, the score burden ranked as high MCNS, doing oral therapy, injection therapy at the same time and negative perceived patients condition. 3. The mean score of support was 77.54(Maximum 96, Standard deviation 1.096). 4. The main supporters were husband (the highest), brother, sister, health speciality and the subject expressed the highest satisfaction toward supporters in chronic disease. 5. Of the patient characteristics, the higher age group and the elder group showed high support. Also, positive perceived patient's condition, high support. 6. The relationship between burden and social support is not significant. In conclusion to the above study, the researcher suggests. 1. The Qualitative research to investigate influential factors on burden of family of nephrotic syndrome patients is needed.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제41권
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• pp.5.1-5.5
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• 2019

Background: The present study aimed to determine whether laypeople and professionals rate the facial appearance of individuals with repaired complete unilateral or bilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP, BCLP) similarly based on viewing full facial images. Methods: The study followed a cross-sectional analytical design where five young patients aged 10 to 14 years, who had completed all stages of their unilateral or bilateral cleft lip and palate treatment (bilateral: three, unilateral: two), were evaluated by two groups. The assessment was done by laypeople and 97 qualified professionals (33 orthodontists, 32 plastic surgeons, and 32 oral and maxillofacial surgeons). Professionals were not involved in any stage of the patients' treatment. Results: The facial appearance assessment of the professional groups on different facial aesthetics was significantly lower than that of laypeople, and they had higher perceived need for further treatment. On the other hand, laypeople had higher aesthetic ratings and lower perceived need for further treatment. Differences were also observed between the assessments of the professional groups. Participants who had lower aesthetic assessments of the repair tended to report a higher influence of cleft lip and palate on social activities and professional life. Conclusion: Differences in perception exist between healthcare professionals and laypeople. The discrepancies between the professional groups could be attributed to different treatment modalities and protocols.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.557-564
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• 2021

Background: Conscious sedation is a useful adjunct in the treatment of patients in dentistry; however, a lack of knowledge among the dental profession regarding sedation is a restricting factor in the practice of dental sedation. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice of sedation in dentistry among dental professionals in Tanzania. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted for five months targeting all practicing dental professionals in Tanzania. A modified questionnaire contained 14 questions regarding knowledge about sedative agents and a section on the practice of sedation. The data obtained from this study were coded and entered into a computer program and analyzed using SPSS software version 23.0. The data are presented as frequencies and percentages in tables and charts. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: The age range of participants was between 24 and 63 years (mean 36.6 ± 7.7 years). There were 107 men (78.1%), and the male-to-female ratio was 3.6:1. The majority (76.6%) of participants only had an undergraduate dental degree. Thirty-one percent of participants only worked in publicly owned health facilities. Slightly more than half (59.9%) of participants had satisfactory knowledge regarding sedation in dentistry. There was no statistically significant association between the level of sedation-related knowledge and the demographic characteristics of the participants. Only 21.9% reported using sedation in their practice, and the most commonly used sedative drug was diazepam. The reasons for not using dental sedation in clinical practice included a perceived lack of knowledge on sedation, lack of equipment, and cost. Conclusion: Most dental professionals in Tanzania have basic knowledge of sedation in dentistry, although knowledge regarding sedative agents is generally low. The practice of sedation in dentistry in Tanzania is very low compared to that in middle- and high-income countries. Inadequate knowledge, lack of equipment, and the cost of practicing sedation are the main reasons for not practicing sedation.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.359-367
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• 2012

우리나라 성인의 우식예방 관심도와 지식에 따른 본인의 우식예방 실천행위와 자녀의 우식예방 실천행위에 대해 조사하였다. 이 연구는 한국갤럽에 설문조사를 의뢰하였으며 전국 만 19세 이상의 성인 남녀를 비례 할당으로 표본 추출을 하여 전화면접조사를 실시한 후 총 1,014명(남자 502명, 여자 512명)의 자료를 수합하여 분석한 결과는 다음과 같았다. 1. 연구대상자의 성별에 따른 우식예방 관심도는 남성에 비해 여성, 연령에서 40~49세군이 높게 나타났다. 교육 수준은 대졸 이상인 경우, 주부인 경우, 자녀가 있는 경우, 지역크기가 읍면지역에 비해 대도시, 중소도시 거주자가 우식예방 인식도가 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<.001). 2. 우식예방 지식수준이 높을수록 구강보건교육 여부 및 우식예방 실천행위인 정기적인 치과방문, 스케일링 여부, 잇솔질 빈도, 보조구강위생용품 사용이 높게 나타났다. 3. 자녀의 우식예방 관심도는 남성에 비해 여성, 교육수준과 소득수준이 높을수록, 주부인 경우 높게 나타났다. 자녀가 학령기 시기인 경우 부모의 우식예방 지식수준이 높게 나타났다. 우식예방 지식수준이 높을수록 자녀의 정기적인 구강건강 검진, 불소도포, 치면열구전색과 같은 실천행위는 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<.001). 4. 부모의 우식예방 지식수준이 높을수록 본인의 우식예방 실천행위와 자녀의 우식예방 실천행위가 증가하는 것으로 나타났다(p<.001). 이상의 결론을 통해 우식예방 관심도와 지식수준은 우식예방 실천행위에 영향을 미치며, 본인의 우식예방 지식과 실천행위는 자녀의 구강건강에 영향을 미치는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 우식예방을 통한 구강건강을 증진시키기 위해서는 경제적, 보건학적 관점에서 체계적인 지역 사회 기반의 구강건강 교육을 강화해야 되며, 부모를 위한 구강보건교육 프로그램을 개발하여 자녀들이 건강한 치아를 보존할 수 있도록 노력해야 될 것이다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.322-334
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify factors related to compliance with respiratory infection preventive behaviors including hand washing, cough etiquette, and oral hygiene of older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 100 older adults (mean age: $76.11{\pm}6.35$ years, female: 86.0%). Data were collected from a community senior center through face to face interviews by using instruments including measuring knowledge, perceived threat, self-efficacy, compliance with respiratory infection preventive behaviors. Results: The mean score of knowledge was 7.52 out of 13 in total. The compliance with hand washing with soap was 6.0% for 8 or more times per day. Among the participants, 12.0% adhered to the cough etiquette. Sixty-two older adults (62.0%) didn't use interdental brushes or floss at all. The stepwise linear regression indicated that age and self-efficacy for respiratory infection preventive behaviors were significant factors and explained 24.0% of the compliance with hand washing and the cough etiquette. Education level, cancer diagnosis, and self-efficacy for respiratory infection preventive behaviors were significant predictors of oral hygiene. The factor with the greatest effect was self-efficacy in the two models. Conclusion: The findings suggest that it is necessary to improve compliance with respiratory infection preventive behaviors among older adults using senior centers. In order to enhance the compliance, it is necessary to develop nursing programs based on the self-efficacy for respiratory infection preventive behaviors in the senior centers.