J Korean Acad Oral Health.  2022 Jun;46(2):47-55. 10.11149/jkaoh.2022.46.2.47.

Socioeconomic factors related to tooth brushing behavior among adults in Korea: analysis with 2019 Community Health Survey data

• Lee YR
• Kim NH

• KMID: 2530812
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11149/jkaoh.2022.46.2.47

Abstract

Objectives
This study aimed to identify the socioeconomic factors related to tooth brushing behavior among adults in Korea.
Methods
This cross-sectional study used data from the Korea Community Health Survey (KCHS) in 2019. Respondents aged 19 years and older (n=299,099) comprised the study sample. The dependent variable was tooth brushing behavior, whereas the independent variables were demographic and socioeconomic factors. The data were processed using chi-squared test, independent t-test, ANOVA, and adjusted multiple logistic regression analysis were performed. Statistical analysis was performed using the STATA 17.0 program, with significance set at the 5% level.
Results
About half (55%) of the respondents brushed their teeth at least twice a day. The findings also revealed significant differences according to socioeconomic status (P<.01). Those who brushed their teeth less than twice a day had the following characteristics: men, aged 45 years or older, low income, working outside, less educated, without a spouse, and living in rural areas. Adjusted multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the area of residence contributed to tooth brushing behavior.
Conclusions
The area of residence, as well as socioeconomic status, should be considered in oral health education and intervention strategies.

Keyword

Community health survey data; Oral hygiene; Socioeconomic factors; Toothbrushing behavior

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