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신동수 ( Shin Dong-Soo ) - 한림대학교 간호학부
정영미 ( Jung Young-Mi ) - 대구한의대학교 간호대학
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Abstract
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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.
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KeyWords
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구강건강, 삶의 질, 식습관, 영양상태
Oral health, Quality of life, Diet habits, Nutritional status
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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