The effect of physical activity and mental health on chewing discomfort in the age group 40 to 64: using the 2022 Community Health Survey Data
10.14368/jdras.2024.40.3.114
- Author:
Jung-Hee BAE
1
;
Da-Yae CHOI
;
Min-Hee HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Dental Hygiene, Namseoul University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2024;40(3):114-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study analyzed raw data from the 2022 Korean Community Health Survey (KCHS) to explore the relationship between physical activities and the mental health of middle-aged individuals, and examined factors influencing chewing discomfort.
Materials and Methods:Data pertaining to 104,500 middle-aged people aged between 40 and 64 were analyzed. The variables analyzed included general characteristics, perceived level of health, level of oral health, physical activities, mental health (PHQ-9), and statusof chewing discomfort. Cross-analysis was conducted to explore the differences in general characteristics, physical activities, mental health factors, and chewing discomfort status. Meanwhile, logistic regression analysis was performed on factors influencing chewing discomfort.
Results:It was observed that chewing discomfort was more severe for middle-aged individuals who reported that theiroral health level was neither good nor poor compared with those who reported that their oral health was good (OR: 8.443, P < 0.001), those who reported that their perceived level of health was poor (OR: 49.173, P < 0.001), those who reported not performing the walking exercise (OR: 1.354, P < 0.001), those who reported that they had suicidal ideation compared with those who did not (OR:2.543, P < 0.001), those who reported that they had made a suicidal attempt compared with those who had not (OR: 4.456, P < 0.001), and those who reported that their level of depression was severe or more serious (OR: 4.624, P < 0.001).
Conclusion:In middleaged individuals, physical activities and mental health needs to be considered as a risk factor in the improvement of oral health.
