Self-esteem: A hidden concern in oral health
Self-esteem: A hidden concern in oral health
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DOI：
10.1207/s15327655jchn2304_5
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发表时间：
2006-12-01
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通讯作者：
Klecan, Terry
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作者：
Huff, Marlene;Kinion, Elizabeth;Klecan, Terry
人们对口腔健康对自尊的影响知之甚少。这项描述性研究的目的是确定在学术护理中心接受口腔保健的弱势群体自尊心低下的频率。参与者（N = 86）完成了自尊指数（Hudson，1982b），回答了有关口腔保健实践的开放式问题，并参加了口腔健康检查。我们发现 53% 的人表现出低自尊，67% (n = 58) 的人有轻微的牙齿问题，33% (n = 28) 的人有严重的牙齿问题。口腔健康问题与癌症、糖尿病、高血压和哮喘一起被列为重要问题。口腔卫生包括不刷牙、不经常刷牙、使用牙线、嚼口香糖和使用漱口水。这项研究强调了社区卫生护士在评估口腔健康（特别是弱势群体）、倡导政策变革和提供教育方面的作用。
Little is known about the impact of oral health on self-esteem. The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify the frequency of low self-esteem in vulnerable persons who received oral health care at an academic nursing center. Participants (N = 86) completed the Index of Self-Esteem (Hudson, 1982b), answered open-ended questions concerning oral health care practices, and participated in an oral health examination. We found that 53% demonstrated low self-esteem, 67% (n = 58) had minor dental problems, and 33% (n = 28) had major dental problems. Oral health problems were ranked in importance along with cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma. Oral hygiene included no tooth brushing, infrequent tooth brushing, flossing, chewing gum, and using mouth wash. This study emphasizes the roles of the community health nurse in assessing oral health (particularly among a vulnerable population), advocating for policy change, and providing education.