Effects of oral health-related self-efficacy on oral health-related quality of life in male high school students
10.11149/jkaoh.2020.44.1.48
- Author:
Kui Ye YANG
1
;
Ji Eon JANG
Author Information
1. National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2020;44(1):48-54
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the association between oral health-related quality of life and oral health-related self-efficacy in high school students.
METHODS:A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among high school students in Daegu, South Korea from November to December 2015, and the final data of 432 students were analyzed.
RESULTS:Analysis of oral health-related self-efficacy in terms of general characteristics showed that both grade and income were significant factors (P<0.01). Furthermore, analysis of oral health-related quality of life in terms of general characteristics showed that academic achievement, father's educational level, and academic stress were significant factors (P<0.05). Correlation analyses of oral health-related quality of life with oral health-related self-efficacy revealed positive correlations with tooth brushing and ordinary oral health behavior. Regression analysis of oral health-related quality of life showed that father's educational level, oral health-related self-efficacy, academic stress, and academic achievement were influencing factors.
CONCLUSIONS:These results indicate that oral health-related self-efficacy may play a significant role in oral health-related quality of life.
