Effect of oral health-related self efficacy and social support on oral health-related quality of life among adolescents
10.11149/jkaoh.2023.47.1.32
- Author:
Boo Young CHOI
1
;
Heung-Soo LEE
;
Hyo-Won OH
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2023;47(1):32-39
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:This study aimed to examine the effects of oral health-related self efficacy and social support on oral health-related quality of life, and analyze the related factors.
Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out on 979 high school students living in Iksan. Data were collected from January 15 to 30, 2014. Individual self-administered surveys were conducted through the sampling method. The contents of the survey were the characteristics of the subjects, oral health-related self efficacy (OHSE), social support related to oral health (OHSS), and quality of life related to oral health (QHRQoL). A survey tool designed by the author was used to measure OHSE and OHSS. QHRQoL used Child Oral Health Impact Profile-Short Form 19 (COHIP-SF 19) for examination. The statistical analysis methods used were mean difference, correlation, and multiple regression analyses.
Results:QHRQol was correlated with OHSE, but not OHSS. Per the multivariate analysis, factors that affected QHRQoL were gender, mother’s education level, academic stress, and OHSE; OHSS did not have any effect.
Conclusions:It was found that OHSE influenced QHRQoL. Therefore, it is necessary to develop education programs that can enhance OHSE.
