중⋅장년층의 양대구강병 예방 지식이 올바른 구강위생용품사용과 구강병 예방실천에 미치는 영향

Effects of Preventive Knowledge about Two Major Oral Diseases on the Correct Use of Oral Hygiene Products and Oral Disease Preventive Practice of Middle-Aged Class

Objectives: This study aims to understand the effects of preventive knowledge about two major oral diseases on the correct use of oral hygiene products and oral disease preventive practice of middle-aged class. Methods: This study conducted a survey targeting the middle-aged adults in 40-65, residing in Y region of Gyeongnam, and total 294 questionnaires were finally analyzed. Results: The results of two variables such as educational experience of oral disease(p<.05) and knowledge about periodontal disease(p<.01) had significant effects on the correct use of oral hygiene products. Such variables like sex(p<.05), age(p<.01), educational experience of oral health(p<.001), and knowledge about periodontal disease(p<.01) had significant effects on the oral disease preventive practice. Conclusions: Based on such results of this study, it would be necessary to vitalize the relevant researches in various perspectives.