Association between anxiety and oral health among Korean adults.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Hwang, Ju Sam; Hwang, In Cheol; Ahn, Hong Yup
- Source
- Australasian Psychiatry. Feb2024, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p97-99. 3p.
- Subject
- *FEAR of dentists
*KOREANS
*ORAL health
*DENTAL caries
- Language
- ISSN
- 1039-8562
This letter discusses the association between anxiety and oral health among Korean adults. The study used data from the 2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and found that anxious individuals had difficulties with self-care and accessing dental care, and were more likely to engage in behaviors that negatively impact oral health. The study also found that anxiety was associated with poor perceived oral health, current chewing difficulty, and dental pain. The authors suggest that closer collaboration between dental and mental health professionals is important in addressing the oral health needs of individuals with anxiety. [Extracted from the article]