Gender Differences in Oral Health Literacy related Factors among Elderly People
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
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: 54-64, 2014.
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em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study is to measure oral health literacy levels and to identify oral health literacy related factors in elders.METHODS:
The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design using convenience samples. Data collection was done by using a self-report questionnaire with 321 elders from three welfare centers for the aged and two senior centers located in three cities. Data were analyzed by using percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe, Pearson's Correlation Analysis and hierarchical multiple regression with the SPSS Win 18.0 Program.RESULTS:
The oral health literacy scores of male elders were higher than those of female elders (t=9.73, p=.002). In hierarchical multiple regression analysis, education levels, smoking and oral health statuses were significant predictors and accounted for 29.8% of the male elders' oral health literacy. For female elders, education levels, health statuses and oral health statuses were significant predictors and accounted for 47.7%.CONCLUSION:
These results suggest that interventions for improving oral health literacy are necessary to enhance elders' ability of self-care management. Also, these results could be used in developing oral health literacy programs.
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Assunto principal:
Projetos de Pesquisa
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Autocuidado
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Fumaça
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Fumar
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Saúde Bucal
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Coleta de Dados
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Educação
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Letramento em Saúde
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Centros Comunitários para Idosos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2014
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