고등학생의 삶의 만족도와 구강건강실천과의 연관성

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 123 - 129
• Main Authors: 송귀숙, Kwui Sook Song, 류다영, Da Young Ryu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 28.02.2014
• Subjects: high schol student; life satisfaction; oral health practice; 고등학생; 구강건강실천; 삶의 만족도; 치의학
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294
• DOI: 10.13065/jksdh.2014.14.01.123

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between the life satisfaction of high school students and their oral health practice and to provide the right method of oral health maintenance. Methods: The subjects were 307 high school students in Chungcheongnam-do. A self-reported questionnaire was filled out from May 13 to 28, 2013. The questionnaire included life satisfaction and oral health practice. Data were analyzed by SPSS 12.0. Results: A frequent visit to dental clinic improved the quality of oral health in high school students by way of toothbrushing, use of dental hygiene devices, and diet control. Conclusions: It is very important to practice continuing oral health education in high school students by dental hygienists.