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Relationship between health factor, oral health factor and prevalence of depression in Korean elderly

한국 노인의 건강요인 및 구강건강요인과 우울증 유병여부의 관련성

  • Chun, Ju-Yeon (Department of Dental Hygiene, WonKwang Health Science University) ;
  • Jung, Eun-Seo (Department of Dental Hygiene, Shin-han University)
  • 전주연 (원광보건대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 정은서 (신한대학교 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2015.08.05
  • Accepted : 2015.12.11
  • Published : 2015.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between health factor, oral health factor and revalence of depression in Korea elderly by data from the 5th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(KNHANES) 2012. Methods: The subjects were 10,938 elderly over 65 years old by rolling survey method and data were extracted from the 5th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(KNHANES) 2012. Data of 1,421 elderly were finally selected and analyzed using kstrada. The questionnaire consisted of socio-demographical characteristics of the subjects, health factors, oral health factors and depression. The oral health factors included subjective perception of oral health, alcohol consumption, exercise, smoking, and toothache. Results: Health factors influencing on the prevalence of depression were subjective health(p<0.001), stress(p<0.001), and alcohol consumption(p<0.05). Oral health factors related to the prevalence of depression were subjective oral health(p<0.05), annual dental checkup(p<0.01), and speaking problem(p<0.01). Conclusions: It is necessary to develop the oral health promotion program for the elderly and help them maintain good quality of life and mental health.

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