This study conducted a secondary analysis using original data of performed by Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs to determine factors affecting oral health-related quality of life and mental health in the elderly. The research subjects were 1,217 people who were over 65 years old and completed an oral examination and oral questionnaire survey. The results were as follows. First, mental health problems arise in people with an oral health status designated as ‘bad’ or when they feel ‘very uncomfortable’ chewing or speaking. Second, the quality of life decreases as problems with chewing and speaking increase. The results reveal that to reduce problems of mental health(stress, depression, suicide) and to enhance the quality of life, there is a need to develope diverse programs for preventive treatment and oral health education. What is the most important is consistent policy support.
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Ⅰ. 서론 Ⅱ. 연구방법 1. 연구 설계 2. 자료수집 및 연구대상 3. 자료분석 Ⅲ. 연구결과 1. 조사대상자의 일반적인 특성과 건강행태 2. 조사대상자의 구강건강행위 및 상태 3. 조사대상자의 일반적인 특성과 건강행태에 대한 정신건강, 삶의 질과의 관련성 4. 조사대상자의 구강건강행위와 상태에 대한 정신건강 및 삶의 질과의 연관성 5. 한국노인의 삶의 질에 대한 위계적 다중회귀 분석 Ⅳ. 고찰 및 결론 REFERENCES