한국 노인의 주관적 구강건강상태: 2016-2018

Abstract

The factors affecting the subjective oral health status of the elderly were investigated using a single-item scale, Self-Reported Oral Health (SROH), which is recognized for its reliability. Among the data of the 7th period (2016-2018) of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), the elderly 65 years or older were targeted, and negative responses to subjective oral health status were used as the dependent variable. Multivariable logistic regression was performed by select ing demographic variables, health status and behavioral variables, oral health status and management behavioral variables. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics version 25.0. Subjective general health status, maxillary and mandibular prosthesis status, number of decayed teeth, and CPI (Community periodontal index) were statistically significant (p<0.05). On the other hand, the patients who had full dentures and 13-28 missing teeth responded that their subjective oral health was better than those without prostheses and missing teeth. This means that it is important not only to have a large number of teeth left, but to keep them in good health. Therefore, more ef forts should be made to keep the teeth of the elderly more healthy.