Association of depression with chewing problems in Koreans : A cross-sectional study using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016
10.14368/jdras.2020.36.1.12
- Author:
Chan Mo YANG
1
;
Ju Won BAEK
Author Information
1. Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2020;36(1):12-20
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study was designed to analyze the relationship between the presence and severity of depression and chewing problems (CPs) in a representative sample of the general population.
Materials and Methods:Health surveys and examinations were conducted on a nationally representative sample (n = 8150) of Korean was conducted. CPs was determined by a simple survey response concerning “Do you feel uncomfortable about chewing your food because of problems with your mouth such as teeth,dentures and gums?” Depression was defined as individuals with a total score ≥ 10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 survey. Data regarding demographics, socioeconomic history and comorbid health conditions were used to analyze adjusted logisticregression models.
Results:In the Korean population, the prevalence of depression was significantly greater in individuals with CP (17.2%) than in those without CP (10.2%). On multivariate logistic regression analysis, the presence of depression was significantly associated with CPs (adjusted odd ratio [aOR]: 1.90, P < 0.001). The risk of CPs increased with increasing severity of depression as follows: severe depression (OR: 2.62, P < 0.001), moderately severe depression (OR: 2.19, P < 0.001).
Conclusion:The presence of depression was significantly associated with CPs, especially in severely depressed individuals. Depression screening should be considered in treating CP patients.
