HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG PEMAKAIAN GIGI TIRUAN DENGAN TINGKAT KEPERCAYAAN DIRI LANSIA DI POSYANDU LANSIA RANGGEN SURABAYA

  • Ajeng Diva Nawang Sasi Poltekkes kemenkes Surabaya
  • Ratih Larasati
  • Ida Chairanna Mahirawatie
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36086/jkgm.v7i2.3085
Keywords: Knowledge, Dentures, Self-confidence, Elderly.

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Background: The problem in this study is the lack of knowledge regarding denture use in the elderly and their level of self-confidence. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge about denture use and self-confidence in the elderly at the Ranggen Elderly Health Post (Posyandu Lansia) in Surabaya.

Methods: This research was an analytical cross-sectional study with a sample of 35 elderly people at the Ranggen Elderly Health Post (Posyandu Lansia) in Surabaya. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire. The analysis technique used the chi-square test.

Results: The test results from the research obtained a ρ value of 0.00 or a significance ρ score below (0.05).

Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between the knowledge of the elderly about using dentures and the level of self-confidence of the elderly at Posyandu Ranggen Surabaya..

Keywords: Knowledge, Dentures, Self-confidence, Elderly.

Published
2025-12-19
Issue
Vol 7 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut (JKGM)
Section
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