Effects of Preventive Knowledge about Two Major Oral Diseases on the Correct Use of Oral Hygiene Products and Oral Disease Preventive Practice of Middle-Aged Class

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to understand the effects of preventive knowledge about two major oral diseases on the correct use of oral hygiene products and oral disease preventive practice of middle-aged class. Methods: This study conducted a survey targeting the middle-aged adults in 40-65, residing in Y region of Gyeongnam, and total 294 questionnaires were finally analyzed. Results: The results of two variables such as educational experience of oral disease(p<.05) and knowledge about periodontal disease(p<.01) had significant effects on the correct use of oral hygiene products. Such variables like sex(p<.05), age(p<.01), educational experience of oral health(p<.001), and knowledge about periodontal disease(p<.01) had significant effects on the oral disease preventive practice. Conclusions: Based on such results of this study, it would be necessary to vitalize the relevant researches in various perspectives.