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Analysis of the factors associated with awareness of community water fluoridation program

수돗물불소농도조정사업에 대한 인지도와 관련요인 분석

  • Kim, Yu-Jin (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Baek, So-Yeong (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • An, Se-Yeon (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Lee, Mi-Hui (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Lee, Seon-Yeong (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Lee, Yeon-Ju (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Lee, Yu-Ri (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • In, Mi-Hui (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Han, Da-Eun (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University) ;
  • Choi, Jun-Seon (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University)
  • 김유진 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 백소영 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 안세연 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 이미희 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 이선영 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 이연주 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 이유리 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 인미희 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 한다은 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 최준선 (가천대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2012.07.03
  • Accepted : 2012.10.20
  • Published : 2012.10.30
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors related to the awareness level of community water fluoridation program. Methods : 700 subjects were surveyed among the residents living in Incheon Metropolitan City. Data were collected on awareness of community water fluoridation program, general factors, oral health behavior, self-reported oral health and oral health interest. The factors related to the awareness level of community water fluoridation program were analyzed by t-test, a one way ANOVA and multiple linear regression analysis. Results : 1. Subjects' ages were 40~59 years, monthly average incomes were more than 3 million won and higher their educational levels had a higher awareness level of community water fluoridation program(p<0.01). 2. People who brushed their teeth more than three times a day, used oral hygiene devices, and had periodic oral examination and removed plaques were had higher awareness level of community water fluoridation program(p<0.01). Especially, the use of oral hygiene devices was the strongest factor in relation with the awareness level of community water fluoridation program(p<0.01). 3. People who had a fine self-reported oral health, highly interested in dental hygiene and made an effort to keep oral health were had higher awareness level of community water fluoridation program(p<0.001). Conclusions : The awareness level of community water fluoridation program was related to oral health behavior, self-reported oral health and oral health interest. So, in order to expand the areas for community water fluoridation program, it is important to educate to the right information about objectives, safety, dental caries preventing effect of the community water fluoridation program. And the education and publicity on general oral health will have an affirmative effect on expanding community water fluoridation program.

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Supported by : 가천대학교

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