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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
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J Korean Dent Assoc. 2023;61(11):713-722. Published online October 31, 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2023.61.11.003
- 시설 이용 노숙인의 구강건강 인식 및 치과의료 이용 경험에 관한 질적 연구
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이승현1
, 정세환1
, 류재인2
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1강릉원주대학교 치과대학 예방치학교실
2경희대학교 치과대학 예방·사회치과학교실 -
- Qualitative study on oral health perception and dental care use experience of homeless persons using homeless welfare facilities
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Seung-Hyun Lee1
, Se-Hwan Jung1
, Jae-In Ryu2
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1Department of Preventive & Public Health Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University
2Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, Kyung Hee University -
- Corresponding author: Se-Hwan Jung Tel: +82-33-640-2751, Email: feeljsh@gwnu.ac.kr
- Received: October 6, 2023; Revised: October 7, 2023 Accepted: October 13, 2023.
- Abstract
- Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate the oral health perception and dental care use experience of homeless persons in Korea.
Materials and Methods
Nine homeless persons were recruited from homeless welfare facilities in Seoul. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire by an interviewer. Data analysis was guided by grounded theory methodology and involved constant comparison, coding and memo-writing.
Results
Homeless persons recognized the dental care needs due to serious dental problems. Due to cost issues, they prioritized using self-care, and used dental care with the help of family or homeless facilities. Satisfaction was expressed through perceptions and attitudes regarding the process of using dental care.
Conclusion
There is a need to carry out more qualitative study and representative quantitative research for understanding homeless person's access to dental care.
Keywords :dental care; homeless persons; oral health
