취약계층 노인의 구강건강상태에 영향을 미치는 요인

Abstract

Propose: This study was to identify the factors affecting the oral health status in vulnerable elders receiving home visiting health care service. Methods: A total of 444 elderly people over the age of 65 at 33 public health centers in Daegu and Gyungbuk areas were included in this survey. The data were collected by personal interview with nurses using oral health knowledge, behavior, and status questionnaires from the 10<SUP>th</SUP> to 22<SUP>nd</SUP> of July, 2012. The data were analyzed with t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffé test, and stepwise multiple regression, using SPSS program. Results: Factors affecting the oral health status were chewing satisfaction with denture 14.5% (β=.391, p<.001), denture care (wash with water) 3.2% (β=-.187, p<.01), and types of health insurance (medical aid type1, 2) 1% (β=-.111, p<.05). The factors explained 18.7% of variance in the oral health status of vulnerable elderly subjects. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that in order to improve the oral health status of vulnerable elders, it is necessary to provide oral health education that includes the proper usage of denture to elders who receive home-visiting care.