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류다영 ( Ryu Da-Young ) - 강릉대학교 치과대학 예방치학교실 및 구강과학연구소
마득상 ( Ma Deuk-Sang ) - 강릉대학교 치과대학 예방치학교실 및 구강과학연구소
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study was to provide the basic data for planning oral health education in elementary school.
Methods : Survey of elementary school health teachers in Gangwon-do was conducted using a postal, self-administered questionnaire. A questionnaire containing 19 questions about oral health education which was provided by health teachers in elementary school was used for data collection. Total response rate was 64.3% (119 out of 185).
Results : Oral health education except one through textbooks was conducted at 91.6% schools, 89.9% health teachers of which taught oral health themselves. The contents of oral health education through special class was mainly focusing on the toothbrushing method, dental caries, and the use of fluoride. According to the grades classified by the level of education, the order was the 3rd, 1st, and 2nd grade, which means that the lower grades got more training than the higher ones. The knowledge or information related to oral health was acquired through the internet (72.2%), health-related organizations or academies (51.5%). Also, materials for oral health education were obtained from health-related organizations or academies (67%), self-production (49.5%). According to the data during the past 5 years it was found that 13.4% health teachers had oral health-related training at least once (61.5%), and there was response that more training needed to be conducted from 89.7% health teachers. The most difficult problem in oral health education were insufficient time (56.7%).
Conclusion : For effective oral health education, there needs a development of targeted goal to achieve a systemic oral health education for each grades as well as a need for assigned education contents and time. Also, in order for health teachers to efficiently acquire knowledge and materials for oral health education, it is necessary to hold regular workshops for health teachers, and develop and distribute appropriate educational materials.
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KeyWords
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oral health education, elementary school, health teacher
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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