Socioeconomic factors related to tooth brushing behavior among adults in Korea: analysis with 2019 Community Health Survey data / 대한구강보건학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
; : 47-55, 2022.
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Objectives@#This study aimed to identify the socioeconomic factors related to tooth brushing behavior among adults in Korea. @*Methods@#This cross-sectional study used data from the Korea Community Health Survey (KCHS) in 2019. Respondents aged 19 years and older (n=299,099) comprised the study sample. The dependent variable was tooth brushing behavior, whereas the independent variables were demographic and socioeconomic factors. The data were processed using chi-squared test, independent t-test, ANOVA, and adjusted multiple logistic regression analysis were performed. Statistical analysis was performed using the STATA 17.0 program, with significance set at the 5% level. @*Results@#About half (55%) of the respondents brushed their teeth at least twice a day. The findings also revealed significant differences according to socioeconomic status (P<.01). Those who brushed their teeth less than twice a day had the following characteristics men, aged 45 years or older, low income, working outside, less educated, without a spouse, and living in rural areas. Adjusted multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the area of residence contributed to tooth brushing behavior. @*Conclusions@#The area of residence, as well as socioeconomic status, should be considered in oral health education and intervention strategies.
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Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
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2022
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