노인의 수면행태 및 구강건강상태와 우울증상(PHQ-9)의 관련성: 국민건강영양조사 2022년도 자료를 활용하여

The Relation Between the Elderly's Sleep Behavior and Oral Health Status and Depression (PHQ-9): Using Data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey (2022)

Objectives: This study was conducted to identify the elderly's sleep behavior and oral health status and the relation with depression. Methods: Data from the 9th 1st year (2022) of the National Health and Nutrition Survey were used. In total, 1,285 respondents who completed the survey of the depression screening tool (PHQ-9) were selected as subjects for the analysis. Results: The findings confirmed the effect of sleep behavior and oral health status on depression. The more obstructive sleep apnea was, the worse the oral health status and depression bacame; the better the oral health status, the lower the depression. Conclusions: There is a need for accurate recognition of obstructive sleep apnea, which can worsen dry mouth in the elderly. Oral care methods to manage it should be promoted.