일부 대학생의 스트레스와 주관적 구강건강 상태의 관계에서 심리적 요인의 매개효과 검증

Mediating Effects of Psychological Factors in the Relationship between Stress and Subjective Oral Health Status among College Students

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between stress and psychological factors in relation to the subjective oral health status of college students. Methods: The study analyzed 406 questionnaires targeting fourth-year college students. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia were investigated as psychological factors. Results: Depression and anxiety were found to partially mediate the relationship between stress and subjective oral health status. Additionally, depression and anxiety partially influenced subjective oral health status among college students. Conclusions: The findings from this study indicated that it is necessary to control the stress, depression, and anxiety levels of college students to improve their oral health-related quality of life.