@article{ART003332794},
author={Jung-Min Lee and Min-Hee Hong},
title={Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024)},
journal={Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene},
issn={2287-1705},
year={2026},
volume={26},
number={2},
pages={253-265},
doi={10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.2.12}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jung-Min Lee
AU - Min-Hee Hong
TI - Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024)
JO - Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
PY - 2026
VL - 26
IS - 2
PB - Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
SP - 253
EP - 265
SN - 2287-1705
AB - Objectives: This study examined the associations between physical, mental, and oral health factors and chewing discomfort among adult workers aged 19–64 years using data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024). Methods: The study included 7,613 adult workers. General characteristics, physical activity, physical health, oral health, and mental health factors were analyzed as independent variables, with chewing discomfort serving as the dependent variable. Data were analyzed using complex sample cross-tabulation and logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of chewing discomfort was 12.4%. It occurred more frequently among workers aged ≥ 40 years, those employed in production roles, and those with lower educational attainment and income levels. A lack of leisure-time physical activity and insufficient aerobic activity were associated with a higher risk of chewing discomfort. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, toothache, previous dental implant experiences, poor subjective oral health status, anxiety, and high stress were also significantly associated with chewing discomfort. Conclusions: Chewing discomfort among adult workers is associated with a range of physical, mental, and oral health factors. Therefore, comprehensive multidimensional strategies that encompass chronic disease management, mental health support, physical activity promotion, and preventive oral health care are essential.
KW - Adult;Anxiety;Chewing discomfort;Occupational health;Oral health
DO - 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.2.12
ER -
Jung-Min Lee and Min-Hee Hong. (2026). Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024). Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 26(2), 253-265.
Jung-Min Lee and Min-Hee Hong. 2026, "Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024)", Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, vol.26, no.2 pp.253-265. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.2.12
Jung-Min Lee, Min-Hee Hong "Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024)" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26.2 pp.253-265 (2026) : 253.
Jung-Min Lee, Min-Hee Hong. Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024). 2026; 26(2), 253-265. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.2.12
Jung-Min Lee and Min-Hee Hong. "Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024)" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26, no.2 (2026) : 253-265.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.2.12
Jung-Min Lee; Min-Hee Hong. Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024). Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene, 26(2), 253-265. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.2.12
Jung-Min Lee; Min-Hee Hong. Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024). Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene. 2026; 26(2) 253-265. doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.2.12
Jung-Min Lee, Min-Hee Hong. Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024). 2026; 26(2), 253-265. Available from: doi:10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.2.12
Jung-Min Lee and Min-Hee Hong. "Association of physical, mental, and oral health factors with chewing discomfort among adult workers: analysis of data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022–2024)" Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene 26, no.2 (2026) : 253-265.doi: 10.13065/jksdh.2026.26.2.12
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