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Purpose: This study explores the associations between chewing function, quality of life, and stress perception among older adults in South Korea. Methods: Data from the 9th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2nd year (2023), of 1,308 elderly individuals aged 65 and over were analyzed, 575 of them female (44.0%) and 733 male (56.0%). By age group, there were 480 participants (36.7%) aged 65~69, 626 (47.9%) aged 70~79, and 202 (15.4%) aged 80 years or older. The data were analyzed with chi-square tests and logistic regression using SPSS (version 29.0, IBM). Results: The prevalence of chewing function discomfort significantly increased with age (p<0.001). Individuals who reported poor oral health also experienced significantly higher levels of chewing discomfort (p<0.001), among whom those who had difficulty working, felt depressed, had memory issues, or did not experience happiness showed significantly higher rates of discomfort (p<0.001). Conclusion: We found that chewing function discomfort significantly affects the quality of life and stress perception among the elderly, highlighting the need for integrated health interventions for improved chewing function to enhance their overall well-being.

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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
MATERIALS AND METHODS
1. 연구대상
2. 연구방법 및 분석
RESULTS
1. 일반적 특성에 따른 저작 불편감
2. 삶의 질에 따른 저작 불편감
3. 스트레스 인지율에 따른 저작 불편감
4. 저작 불편감에 영향을 미치는 요인
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSIONS
FUNDING
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ORCID
REFERENCES

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저자

• 이선경 [ Sun-Kyoung Lee | 신한대학교 보건대학 치기공학과 ]
• 성정민 [ Jeong-Min Seong | 강원대학교 치위생학과 ] Corresponding Author

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간행물

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• 간행물명

  대한치과기공학회지 [THE JOURNAL OF KOREAN ACADEMY OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  1229-3954

• eISSN

  2288-5218

• 수록기간

  1979~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 515 DDC 617