Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)
- Volume 15 Issue 3
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- Pages.332-341
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- 2008
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- 1225-9012(pISSN)
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- 2287-1802(eISSN)
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life(OHQoL) and Related Factors among Elderly Women
여성노인의 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 영향을 미치는 요인
- Shin, Dong-Soo (Department of Nursing, Hallym University) ;
- Jung, Young-Mi (Department of Nursing, Daegu Haany University)
- Published : 2008.08.31
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with oral health-related quality of life among elderly women living in the community. Method: The participants were 162 elderly women aged 65 and older who lived in D city. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression were used with SPSS/PC windows program to analyze the data. Results: The major findings of this study are as follows: 1) there were statistical differences in OHQoL for spouse presence, educational level, monthly income, self-rated health, number of teeth and chronic disease, and types of denture. 2) OHQoL was positively related to age, number of chronic disease and nutrition. Also, OHQoL was negatively related to educational level, monthly income, number of teeth, and diet habit. 3) Significant factors influencing OHQoL were self-rated health and nutritional status. Conclusion: Based on these results, it is necessary to do further study on oral health of those who have 20 or more teeth. Oral health promotion programs focusing on prevention are necessary for elderly women in the high risk group.