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Effects of Oral Health Behavior and Status of Elderly People in Korea on Mental Health and Quality of Life

한국노인의 구강건강행위 및 상태가 정신건강과 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

  • 박현민 (동부산대학교 치위생과)
  • Received : 2014.10.12
  • Accepted : 2014.11.26
  • Published : 2014.12.31
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Abstract

This study conducted a secondary analysis using original data of performed by Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs to determine factors affecting oral health-related quality of life and mental health in the elderly. The research subjects were 1,217 people who were over 65 years old and completed an oral examination and oral questionnaire survey. The results were as follows. First, mental health problems arise in people with an oral health status designated as 'bad' or when they feel 'very uncomfortable' chewing or speaking. Second, the quality of life decreases as problems with chewing and speaking increase. The results reveal that to reduce problems of mental health(stress, depression, suicide) and to enhance the quality of life, there is a need to develope diverse programs for preventive treatment and oral health education. What is the most important is consistent policy support.

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