@article{ART001677473},
author={Jeong Min Seong and 문윤미},
title={A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students},
journal={Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene},
issn={2287-1705},
year={2012},
volume={12},
number={3},
pages={577-583},
doi={}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jeong Min Seong
AU - 문윤미
TI - A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students
JO - Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
PY - 2012
VL - 12
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
SP - 577
EP - 583
SN - 2287-1705
AB - Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine the oral health promotion behavior in dental hygiene students and other major students Methods : Questionnaire survey was carried out targeting 222 dental hygiene students and other major students. The collected data was performed frequency & percentage, chi-square test and multiple regression analysis.
Results : The oral health awareness is male and female all ‘unhealthy’ 39.3%, 39.4%. dental hygiene students and other major students 41.9%, 38.5%(p＜0.05). Oral health promotion behavior results, dental hygiene student who is higher than the other major students certificate in oral health education 66.2%,regular dental check-up 81.1%, use of oral hygiene supplies 54.1%, brushing three times a day 79.1%(p＜0.05). The affecting factors on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students were use of oral hygiene supplies, explained 20.8%(p＜0.001). The affecting factors on the oral health promotion behavior the other major students were regular dental check-ups, explained 20.1%(p＜0.001).
Conclusions : To promote the oral health of university students oral health education should be provided.
Importance of dental check-up, recommendation for the use of oral hygiene supplies, etc. The findings of this study were oral health education should be strengthened for them.
KW - dental hygiene students;oral health;other major students
DO -
ER -
Jeong Min Seong and 문윤미. (2012). A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 12(3), 577-583.
Jeong Min Seong and 문윤미. 2012, "A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students", Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, vol.12, no.3 pp.577-583. Available from: doi:
Jeong Min Seong, 문윤미 "A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 12.3 pp.577-583 (2012) : 577.
Jeong Min Seong, 문윤미. A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students. 2012; 12(3), 577-583. Available from: doi:
Jeong Min Seong and 문윤미. "A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 12, no.3 (2012) : 577-583.doi:
Jeong Min Seong; 문윤미. A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 12(3), 577-583. doi:
Jeong Min Seong; 문윤미. A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students. Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene. 2012; 12(3) 577-583. doi:
Jeong Min Seong, 문윤미. A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students. 2012; 12(3), 577-583. Available from: doi:
Jeong Min Seong and 문윤미. "A study on the oral health promotion behavior of dental hygiene students and other major students" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 12, no.3 (2012) : 577-583.doi:
