Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health

The Korean Academy of Preventive Dentistry and Oral Health (대한예방치과·구강보건학회)
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Oral health beliefs and cultural specificity in multicultural families

다문화 가족의 구강건강신념과 문화적 신념

  • Lee, Tae-Hee (Department of Preventive & Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Choi, Seungjae (Department of Preventive & Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Young (Department of Preventive & Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Bo-Young (School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Paik, Hye-Ran (School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Jin, Bo-Hyoung (Department of Preventive & Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
  • 이태희 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 예방치학교실) ;
  • 최승재 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 예방치학교실) ;
  • 이재영 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 예방치학교실) ;
  • 박보영 (서울대학교 치의학대학원) ;
  • 백혜란 (서울대학교 치의학대학원) ;
  • 진보형 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 예방치학교실)
  • Received : 2015.09.01
  • Accepted : 2015.09.18
  • Published : 2015.09.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health beliefs and cultural specificity of multicultural families. Methods: Subjects were 179 adults from multicultural families living in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The surveys and interviews were performed between June and November 2014 in the subjects' native languages (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean). The surveys were conducted using a self-administration method and a face-to-face interviewing method with the assistance of translators. Results: Perceived barrier of oral health belief scores were higher in Vietnamese and Korean spouses than those from other countries (P<0.05). Cultural specificity scores were highest among the Japanese and lowest among the Vietnamese (P<0.01). Conclusions: Multicultural families showed different oral health beliefs and cultural specificities. Therefore, future oral health care programs for multicultural families should consider cultural differences and adaptations.

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