Effect of Oral Health Beliefs and the Moderating Effect of Parents’ Oral Health Behavior on Oral Health Promotion Behavior among Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun-Min Park ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Health Promotion Behavior ◽  
Oral Health Beliefs

scholarly journals Outcome of a Community-Based Oral Health Promotion Project on Primary Schoolchildren’s Oral Hygiene Habits

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Halonen ◽  
Paula Pesonen ◽  
Liisa Seppä ◽  
Eija Peltonen ◽  
Leo Tjäderhane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
School Based ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a school-based intervention project conducted in a mid-sized Finnish city, Laukaa on schoolchildren’s oral health behavior.Material and Methods. In the intervention, all children received dental education and some of the 7–12-year-old schoolchildren received individual tooth brushing instructions by a dental nurse in 2009-2010. Parents were present at the instruction sessions. In 2009 and 2010, all the children answered a questionnaire or an oral hygienist on their oral health behavior without identification.Results. Tooth brushing frequency increased significantly among the schoolchildren between the years 2009 (61.2%) and 2010 (65%) (); more so among younger children (7–10-year-olds) compared to the older ones (11-12-year-olds). The 2010 results showed a slight trend of decreasing tooth brushing frequency by age both among girls and boys. Younger children got significantly more often parental help or reminding. The girls brushed their teeth significantly more frequently (71.9%) than boys (57.0%).Conclusions. Our findings indicate that oral health intervention can be beneficial on health behavior especially for children at low grades. All children, 11 to 12 years of age, especially boys, need continuous health promotion.

scholarly journals Development and validation of the Oral Health Behavior Questionnaire for Adolescents based on the Health Belief Model (OHBQAHBM)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilu Xiang ◽  
Hai Ming Wong ◽  
Wangnan Cao ◽  
Antonio P. Perfecto ◽  
Colman P.J. McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Oral Health Beliefs

Abstract Background Oral health belief is a prerequisite of changing oral health behaviors especially during adolescence. However, there is a paucity of well-established questionnaire for use among adolescents. This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument to evaluate adolescents’ beliefs about oral health behaviors using health belief model.Methods A preliminary 43-item questionnaire was developed by an expert panel. Then the questionnaire was finalized by decreasing the number of items to 35 by analyzing the results from face validity and factor analysis from 421 Hong Kong secondary school students. The content validity were evaluated by a panel of 2 behavioral scientists, 2 dentists, 2 schoolteachers and 10 adolescents. The construct validity of the questionnaire was assessed by performing exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, item-total correlation and intraclass coefficient were used to test its reliability. In addition, to confirm its applicability, multiple regression analysis and path analysis were used to evaluate the possibility of HBM as predictors for oral health behaviors and oral hygiene status.Results The initial analysis extracted six factors that jointly accounted for 62.47% of the variance observed. Based on CFA, the final version of the questionnaire consisted of 35 items and the data of the final version fitted the model well. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the subscale (>0.7), item-total correlations (0.47-0.91) and the intraclass coefficient (0.82-0.91) were all above acceptable thresholds. The results of multiple regression analysis and path analysis confirmed its ability to predict oral health behaviors and status.Conclusions The present findings indicate satisfactory validity, reliability and applicability of the proposed Oral Health Behavior Questionnaire for Adolescents based on the Health Belief Model (OHBQAHBM) for measuring oral health beliefs of adolescents. This questionnaire can be used as an instrument to measure oral health beliefs and predict oral health behavior and oral hygiene status of adolescents.

scholarly journals The Effect of Educational Intervention Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior in Promotion of Oral Health Behaviors in Pregnant Women of Rafsanjan City, Kerman, Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Farzaneh ◽  
Zahra Asadollahi ◽  
Mohammad Asadpour ◽  
Zohre Rahaei ◽  
Farzaneh Sardari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Theory of planned behavior can provide a framework for intervention to understand how to prevent health problems. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of training intervention based on the theory of planned behavior in promoting oral health behavior of pregnant women who visit health care centers of Rafsanjan. Methods: In this educational intervention trial, 100 pregnant women in Rafsanjan were selected by multi-stage sampling in 2016. Initially, four centers were randomly selected, followed by two centers selected as intervention groups and two centers as control groups. Data were collected using a three-part researcher-made questionnaire, that were completed by pregnant women in two periods, ie, before and three months after the intervention. Quantitative data were presented as mean ± SD and qualitative data as n (%). First, the homogeneity of the two groups was examined using an independent t-test and chi-square test. Data were analyzed with SPSS 18. The significance level of all tests was considered to be 0.05. Results: Findings showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the demographics of the two groups (p> 0.05). After the implementation of the program, the mean score of intervention in all constructs of the theory of planned behavior model was significant between the control and intervention groups (p < 0.001). Following the educational program, the oral health behavior of pregnant women increased in the intervention group (3.72 ± 4.22) which was significantly higher than the control group (1.48 ± 2.58) (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that educational interventions can focus on the subjective norm which had fruitful results in the field of oral health. This theory can be used as an appropriate model for oral health promotion programs.

scholarly journals An exploration of the oral health beliefs and behaviors of people living with HIV in Mangalore, India: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anisha Rodrigues ◽  
Vijaya Hegde ◽  
Adarsh V. Hegde ◽  
Suresh G. Shastri ◽  
D. N. Ravikumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Oral Health Beliefs ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Introduction People living with HIV (PLWHIV) have increased oral healthcare needs due to an increase in the prevalence of oral and dental diseases. Their oral health is influenced by psychosocial, behavioral and biologic factors. The aim of this study was to explore and obtain a deeper understanding of the oral health beliefs and behaviors of PLWHIV that could potentially affect their oral health. Methods We have used the Health Belief Model (HBM) and qualitative methods using in-depth interviews with 16 PLWHIV. Content analysis of the transcribed data was done. The data was grouped under the constructs of the HBM. Findings The perceived susceptibility to oral diseases and awareness on the importance of good oral health was low. Regular tooth brushing and traditional methods for oral hygiene maintenance were considered beneficial. Regular dental visits were not considered important. Psychosocial issues, time and financial constraints were the barriers. Participants believed that information on oral health should be provided by the health providers in hospitals and dental clinics.  Conclusion The findings on the oral health beliefs and behaviors support the need for education on oral health and preventive healthcare practices among PLWHIV. Oral health promotion should include behavioral change as one of its components.

scholarly journals The comparison on periodontal attitude and oral health promotion behavior by dental hygiene process applies

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 861-870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye-Young Oh ◽  
Chang-Hee Kim ◽  
Yong-Ho Park ◽  
Soon-Hwan Lim ◽  
Jin Kim
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Health Promotion Behavior
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