중·고등학생의 구강증상 경험여부에 미치는 영향

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Objectives: This study analyzes oral symptoms among middle and high school students using datafrom the 17th Youth Health Behavior Survey and assesses how various factors affect these symptoms. Methods: The study includes 54,848 students, with data analyzed using SPSS 25.0. A frequency analysiswas used to assess general and health-related characteristics, while chi-square tests examine the effectsof sex, grade, alcohol use, smoking, and stress on tooth and gum pain. A logistic regression was usedto analyze the effects of specific characteristics on oral symptoms. Results: Female and high schoolstudents report more tooth pain. Alcohol and smoking are linked to increased tooth pain, while lowerstress perception and health dissatisfaction increase the likelihood of oral symptoms. Consuming sugarydrinks three or more times a week raises the risk of tooth and gum pain, and a lack of nutritionaleducation in schools is associated with more frequent gum pain. Conclusions: These findings emphasizethe need for policies to prevent oral health issues and improve oral health education for adolescents.

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