The factors affecting oral function in Korean - focusing on mental health
10.14368/jdras.2024.40.4.212
- Author:
Da-Yae CHOI
1
;
Jung-Hee BAE
;
Min-Hee HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Dental Hygiene, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2024;40(4):212-224
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors affecting oral function by general characteristics and mental health level.
Materials and Methods:Raw data from the 1st year of the 9th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022 - 2024) were used to analyze 3,518 individuals aged 20 to 80 years. The difference in oral function problems according to mental health level was assessed using the Chi-squared test. Logistic regression was performed to determine the risk factors affecting mental health level and oral function problems.
Results:Chewing difficulty, phonation difficulty, and tooth pain were found to be higher in the high stress group than in the low stress group, showing a significant difference. When adjusting for general characteristics, it was confirmed that more severe levels of depression and anxiety had a significant impact on chewing difficulty, phonation difficulty, and tooth pain.
Conclusion:Recognizing the close relationship between oral function and mental health, it is important to develop integrated programs that not only provide regular oral checkups for individuals suffering from oral function problems but also manage mental health systematically and periodically.
