Correlation between Body Composition and Oral Health Care Behavior
Eun-joo Na1, Mi-Hae Yun2
1Department of Dental Hygiene, Daejeon Health Institute of Technology, Daejeon, 2Department of Dental Hygiene, Andong Science College, Andong, Korea
Received September 23, 2024; Revised September 30, 2024; Accepted October 11, 2024.
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- Abstract
- Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between body composition and health-related behaviors and oral health care behaviors in adults.
Methods: 85 female college students in their 20s were measured for body mass index, muscle strength was measured using a dynamometer, and the degree of depression and satisfaction with life were surveyed.
Results: Brushing before bedtime was correlated with alcohol consumption (p<0.05), body fat percentage (p<0.05), and relative grip strength (p＜0.01). Oral use was correlated with vitamin intake (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Although the study was limited by the age group of the study subjects, it was found that body composition and health-related behaviors were associated with oral health care behaviors. - Keywords : body composition, oral health, body mass index, handgrip strength, life satisfaction
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