Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene (한국치위생학회지)

Korean Society of Dental Hygiene (한국치위생학회)
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A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students

치위생학과와 비치위생학과 학생들의 구강건강증진 행동에 관한 조사연구

  • 성정민 (서남대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 문윤미 (서남대학교 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2012.04.21
  • Accepted : 2012.06.22
  • Published : 2012.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine the oral health promotion behavior in dental hygiene students and other major students Methods : Questionnaire survey was carried out targeting 222 dental hygiene students and other major students. The collected data was performed frequency & percentage, chi-square test and multiple regression analysis. Results : The oral health awareness is male and female all 'unhealthy' 39.3%, 39.4%. dental hygiene students and other major students 41.9%, 38.5%(p<0.05). Oral health promotion behavior results, dental hygiene student who is higher than the other major students certificate in oral health education 66.2%, regular dental check-up 81.1%, use of oral hygiene supplies 54.1%, brushing three times a day 79.1% (p<0.05). The affecting factors on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students were use of oral hygiene supplies, explained 20.8%(p<0.001). The affecting factors on the oral health promotion behavior the other major students were regular dental check-ups, explained 20.1%(p<0.001). Conclusions : To promote the oral health of university students oral health education should be provided. Importance of dental check-up, recommendation for the use of oral hygiene supplies, etc. The findings of this study were oral health education should be strengthened for them.

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