Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut (JKGM)
Vol 7 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut (JKGM)

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

Sasi, Ajeng Diva Nawang (Unknown)
Larasati, Ratih (Unknown)
Mahirawatie, Ida Chairanna (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Dec 2025

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.

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Journal Info

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jkgm

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut (JKGM) (ISSN: 2746-1769, eISSN: 2657-2486) is an Indonesian language open journal, which publishes research articles, which are original, innovative, up-to-date, and applicable in all areas of dental and oral health. Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut (JKGM) is published ...