성인들의 구강건강인식에 따른 스트레스와 생활만족도, 구강건강관련 삶의 질의 차이

Differences in Stress, Life Satisfaction and Quality of Life Related to Oral Health among Adults according to Oral Health Awareness

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in the level of stress, life satisfaction, and quality of life related to oral health according to the degree of perception of oral health among adults. Methods: Using a self-written questionnaire, general characteristics, oral health perception, stress, life satisfaction, and oral health-related quality of life were investigated. Results: Life satisfaction according to the perception of oral health of the study subjects showed a significant difference at the level of p<0.001 for oral health knowledge and oral health status, and the quality of life related to oral health was p<0.001 for oral health knowledge and oral health condition. There was a significant difference in level. In the correlation, stress and life satisfaction, oral health-related quality of life were negatively correlated, life satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life were positively correlated, showing a significant difference at p<0.01 level. Conclusions: The overall quality of life including life satisfaction and oral health related quality of life should be improved through continuous oral health education and stress management for adults.