중소 사업장 근로자의 치석제거 이용 경험 및 의도 관련요인

Abstract

Objectives: The prevalence of periodontal disease was steadily increased. The best prevention methods for periodontal disease are teeth brushing and scaling. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of use and intention for scaling and related factors among some workers. Methods: Total 455 workers in 5 manufacturing companies in Gwang-ju were selected. Demographic characteristics, work environment, oral health status and behavior, characteristics associated with the use of dental treatment, oral health belief, knowledge of the scaling, use and intention of scaling were collected by self-reported questionnaires. Chi-square tests, t-tests and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed to investigate the factors influencing the use and intention of scaling. Results: The proportion of scaling use during the past year was 47.0% and intention for scaling during the next year was 74.9%. The odds ratios for scaling use were significantly higher in younger subjects (aOR=3.47, 95% CI=1.72-6.97), assistant manager (aOR=2.38, 95% CI=1.33-4.27), subjects with oral health screening use (aOR=3.23, 95% CI=1.90-5.47) and awareness of scaling inclusion in the NHI coverage (aOR=2.70, 95% CI=1.60-4.55). And marital status, awareness of scaling inclusion in the NHI coverage and scaling use during lifetime were associated with scaling intention. Conclusion: use of scaling was relatively low (47%), but use intention was high with 74.9%. The related factors with use of scaling were age, working position, use of screening and awareness of scaling inclusion in the NHI coverage. Considering these factors will increase the utilization rate of scaling.