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Oral-health-related quality-of-life of older people

  • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
  • Abbr : J Korean Soc Dent Hyg
  • 2025, 25(3), pp.223~231
  • DOI : 10.13065/jksdh.2025.25.3.5
  • Publisher : Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Dentistry
  • Received : May 10, 2025
  • Accepted : June 11, 2025
  • Published : June 30, 2025

신지영 1 문상은 2

1미소아름치과
2광주여자대학교 일반대학원 치위생학과

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ABSTRACT

Objectives: To determine how the oral health evaluation index and oral health-related knowledge, behaviors, and perceived symptoms influence the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of older people aged 65 to 85 years. Methods: Data were collected from 210 older people between June 8 and July 9, 2023. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were performed using SPSS Statistics version 22.0. Results: There were significant differences in the oral health evaluation index, oral health knowledge, and behaviors according to general characteristics such as age and denture status. Correlation analysis identified positive relationships between the oral health evaluation index, behavior, symptoms, and OHRQoL. Multiple regression analysis identified the oral health evaluation index (β=0.443, p<0.001) and oral health behavior (β=0.118, p<0.05) as significant predictors of OHRQoL. Conclusions: Strengthening oral health behaviors through targeted programs is essential for improving the OHRQoL of older people.

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