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강원특별자치도 일부 지역 성인의 가족 동거 상태에 따른 가족의 정서적 지지와 칫솔질 실천의 연관성
Association between emotional support from family and tooth brushing according to cohabitation among adults
Association between emotional support from family and tooth brushing according to cohabitation among adults
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Article
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한국치위생학회지 / Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene. Apr 30, 2024 24(2):175
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Korean
ISSN
2287-1705
Abstract
Objectives: This study examines the association between emotional support and tooth brushing according to family cohabitation in the socio ecological model. Methods: The study used data from face-to-face interviews of 719 adults aged 30-90 years, living in Gangwon State. The dependent variables were tooth brushing after lunch and dinner (including before going to bed). The independent variables were living conditions and emotional support. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to confirm the association between emotional support and tooth brushing. Results: The results showed that 81.4% of people lived with their family, and 85.9% had family (friends) with whom they could share oral problems (p< 0.01). Among those living with their family, 82.3% (p >0.05) brushed after lunch and 81.9% (p>0.05) brushed after dinner. Tooth brushing after lunch was 1.5 times more likely among those who shared oral problems with their family (friends); however, this was not statistically significant (95% CI: 0.92-2.29). Tooth brushing after dinner was 1.0 times more likely among those who shared oral problems with their family (friends); however, this was not statistically significant (95% CI: 0.43-2.35). Conclusions: Emotional support may help to promote tooth brushing practice among adults.