Long working hours and preventive oral health behaviors: a nationwide study in Korea (2007-2021).

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study explored the association between working hours and preventive oral health behaviors.

Methods

In total, 48,599 workers (22,992 females) were included from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2021). Weekly working hours were self-reported. The following three preventive oral health behaviors were set as outcomes: participation in annual dental check-ups; adherence to the recommended toothbrushing frequency (≥twice a day); and use of interdental cleaning devices. We estimated odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using logistic regression.

Results

In male workers, the adjusted OR (95% CI) of the association between working ≥55 h/week and each outcome was 0.84 (0.77-0.92) for dental check-ups, 0.82 (0.72-0.

SUBMITTER: Baek SU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11413638 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature