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The relationship between frequency of tooth brushing and hand washing in Korea adolescent

한국 청소년의 위생습관 중 잇솔질과 손 씻기의 연관성

  • Jin, Hye-Jung (Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Lee, Young-Eun (Department of Dental Hygiene, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Ahn, Sang-Hun (Department of Dental Hygiene, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Jin, Myoung-Uk (Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Choi, Soon-Lye (Oral Health Care Center, Public Health Center) ;
  • Song, Keun-Bae (Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Choi, Youn-Hee (Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University)
  • 진혜정 (경북대학교 치의학전문대학원 예방치과학교실) ;
  • 이영은 (대구보건대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 안상헌 (대구보건대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 진명욱 (경북대학교 치의학전문대학원 치과보존학교실) ;
  • 최순례 (대구시 남구보건소) ;
  • 송근배 (경북대학교 치의학전문대학원 예방치과학교실) ;
  • 최연희 (경북대학교 치의학전문대학원 예방치과학교실)
  • Received : 2012.10.18
  • Accepted : 2013.02.21
  • Published : 2013.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the hand washing management and tooth brushing frequency. Methods : The subjects in this study were 7,285 adults who were selected from the third-year(2009) raw data of the fourth national health & nutrition survey. Results : The mean frequency of daily toothbrushing was 3.35. Increases the frequency of both toothbrushing and hand washing with higher grade class. The higher the tooth brushing frequency, the intention of hand washing management at school and home was more increased. Conclusions : This study can contribute to the general health and oral health promotion.

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Supported by : 경북대학교

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