Journal of Korean Academy of Dental Administration (대한치과의료관리학회지)

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Factors related to chewing discomfort in the elderly in Korea: using the 8th (2020) National Health and Nutrition Examination survey

우리나라 노인의 저작 불편감 관련 요인: 제8기(2020년) 국민건강영양조사 활용

  • Jeong-Hee Choi (Department of Dental Hygiene, Baekseok Culture University)
  • 최정희 (백석문화대학교 치위생과)
  • Received : 2023.10.11
  • Accepted : 2023.11.04
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify chronic diseases and oral health care behaviors in 65-year-old individuals and to determine the factors that influence masticatory mobility. The raw data from the 8th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2020 were utilized to analyze factors associated with chewing discomfort in 1,278 elderly Koreans. Using IBM SPSS Statistics 27.0, we conducted complex sample cross-analysis to examine the difference in chewing discomfort based on general characteristics, chronic diseases, and oral health care behaviors. Additionally, we performed complex sample multiple logistic regression analysis to identify the factors associated with chewing discomfort. As a factor influencing chewing discomfort, unmet dental care was 3.33 times higher (p<0.001), and subjective oral health was 0.18 times more likely to be moderate (p<0.001) and 0.48 times more likely to be good (p<0.001) lower. In the case of arthritis, the level of chewing discomfort was high (OR=1.08, p=0.694), but there was no significant difference. As a result of the aforementioned factors, it is believed that there is a need for policies and systems to provide dental care to the elderly before their oral health deteriorates. Additionally, tailored oral health promotion programs should be implemented.

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