독거노인의 미충족 치과의료 관련요인: 2018년 지역사회건강조사 자료를 이용하여
Factors of unmet dental care needs among elderly living alone
김준하, 김소영, 조경희, 김예림, 최미진,
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김준하 ( Kim Jun-Ha ) - Shanghai Bright Dental Clinic
김소영 ( Kim So-Yeong ) - Chosun University College of Medicine Department of Preventive Medicine
조경희 ( Jo Kyung-Hee ) - Chosun University College of Medicine Department of Preventive Medicine
김예림 ( Kim Ye-Rim ) - Dongju University Department of Emergency Medical Service
최미진 ( Choi Mi-Jin ) - Chosun University Graduate School Department of Public Health
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors affecting unmet dental care needs among elderly living alone.
Methods: The study subjects were 19,019 elderly living by themselves, who participated in the Korea Community Health Survey 2018 (KCHS, 2018). The data were analyzed using frequency analysis, Rao-Scott chi-square test, t-test, and binary logistic regression analysis, using the SAS 9.4 software.
Results: Results from the multiple logistic regression analysis revealed a higher odds ratio (OR) for unmet dental care needs among those with a monthly household income below KRW 1,000,000 (OR=1.64, 95% confidence interval, 95%CI=1.39-1.92), compared to those with an income of above KRW 2,000,000. With regards to stress levels, unmet dental care needs were more prevalent among participants in the “stress moderate” (OR=1.19, 95% CI=1.06-1.33) and “stress” groups (OR=1.68 95% CI=1.48-1.92), compared to the “no stress” group. Furthermore, the OR for unmet dental care needs was significantly higher among participants in the “depression” group (OR=1.84, 95% CI=1.61-2.11) than the “no depression” group.
Conclusions: Higher unmet dental care needs were found among participants in the low monthly household income, stress, and depression groups. Further study is needed to analyze the association between factors and needs related to unmet dental care.
키워드
Dental health services; Depression; Elderly living alone; Korea community health survey; Stress; Unmet dental care needs
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