양치시설 설계 및 운영에 대한 관련 실무자의 견해: 초점집단면접연구

This study collected opinions about the design and management of toothbrushing facilities from schoolteachers and the people in charge of publiccenters, through a focus group interview (FGI), for the development of guidelines. Four moderators conducted eight FGIs of 32 subjects in chargeof toothbrushing facilities across all the regions. The qualitative data was analyzed by constant comparative analysis. The findings indicated thatmore students utilized the facility and brushed their teeth after the installation of toothbrushing facilities. To enhance students’ accessibility andsafety, guidelines for design and management guidelinesfor toothbrushing facilities need to be developed; the location, sink height and depth, drainsize, etc. should be comprehensively considered in the development of the guidelines. This study can help to improve students’ satisfaction byenhancing the accessibility, safety, and functionality of toothbrushing facilities, and by providing fundamental data for toothbrushing facilities’development. Finally, this study can maximize the effects of management of toothbrushing facilities management on the improvement of students’oral health and behaviors. KCI Citation Count: 2