Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health

The Korean Academy of Preventive Dentistry and Oral Health (대한예방치과·구강보건학회)
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Oral health knowledge and behavior among nursing home employees in Seoul, Korea

서울시 일부 노인요양기관 종사자의 구강보건지식 및 행태

  • Cho, Nam-In (Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentisty, Wonkwang University College of Dentistry) ;
  • Park, So-Young (Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentisty, Wonkwang University College of Dentistry) ;
  • Lee, Heung-Soo (Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentisty, Wonkwang University College of Dentistry) ;
  • Oh, Hyo-Won (Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentisty, Wonkwang University College of Dentistry)
  • 조남인 (원광대학교 치과대학 예방치과학교실) ;
  • 박소영 (원광대학교 치과대학 예방치과학교실) ;
  • 이흥수 (원광대학교 치과대학 예방치과학교실) ;
  • 오효원 (원광대학교 치과대학 예방치과학교실)
  • Published : 2013.03.31
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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the level of knowledge on oral health and oral health behavior among nursing home employees. Methods: A self-reported survey was conducted for 480 workers in nursing care and residential care facilities for the elderly in Seoul, Korea. Results: The results showed that nursing home employees had more knowledge about denture management than about periodontal diseases. The perception of their own oral health and their level of concern about oral health were different among employees depending on their marital status, job tenure, and income. The average frequency of tooth brushing was 3.05 times per day. Employees with higher income visited the dentist more often. Conclusions: Oral health education should be improved so that nursing home employees have the desirable level of knowledge about oral health and exhibit appropriate oral health behavior.

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