유아 구강건강실태 및 요인연구

Below result was acquired by the survey from 31th May.2002 to 12th June, 2002. Three kindergartens, in Pohang city were selected for the survey and 247 children replied. The purpose of survey was finding the effective way to improve children`s dental disease prevention and oral health. Below conclusion was from analysis about the relationship between children`s ordinary behavior about oral health, oral health education and decayed deciduous teeth. 1. The higher children`s age The higher decayed and filled deciduous teeth index.(P<0.01) 2. As mother age goes older decayed deciduous teeth index, decayed and filled deciduous teeth index, decayed and filled deciduous teeth surfaces index go higher. When mother has job, decayed and filled deciduous teeth surfaces index shows 6.75.(P<0.01) 3. When children has many snacks and has experiences of preventive oral health care and call on dental clinic, decayed deciduous teeth index, filled deciduous teeth index, decayed and filled deciduous teeth index, decayed and filled deciduous teeth surfaces index shows high result.(P<0.01) 4. When mother knows about oral plaque, children`s decayed deciduous teeth index shows low.(P<0.01) 5. When the education about the importance of teeth is conducted more, decayed deciduous teeth index, decayed and filled deciduous teeth index, decayed and filled deciduous teeth surfaces index of children whose mother has experience of oral health education shows low result.(P<0.01)